chrisash
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That link gomes up with a warning
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No glass bed just a special top made for the ender, taken me a long time today to get it leveled, i think the next purchase will be a auto level kit It seems very like leather work, the more goodies you buy the more you want or need and as my grandson says" I I I Neeed it" aged two
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Maybe a couple of coats of marine varnish would make a good sealer and a high gloss finish
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Many thanks At present i am having a problem with the Bowden connecter to the filament tube, but should have replacement items today, have also brought some flexible to build the grand kis a couple of toys whilst learning Looked at the popular 3D design software like Tinkercad, Freecad, Sketchup and also Bender, thinking of settling on Freecad at moment but could change, always welcome to suggestions Chris
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If you are doing that many, then maybe a ARBOR press would do the job with the punch screwed or welded to the stock, there is a ARBOR press on ebay at 0.5 ton for £37 in the uk Only hard bit is fitting a punch to the stock, possibly tap the end with a screw thread Anyway just a idea
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Just think of the bored people out there doing jobs in say a city with hour or more crowded transport to and from home doing exactly the same job day in day out year in and so on Then think about being your own boss working from home, or nearby, maybe with a nice view, working the hours that suit you, doing work you enjoy. Do you still need motivation?
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Welcome Plenty of places sell leather offcuts of various sizes which is a cheap way to make small items and practic on Etsy.com has a good selection of leather tools mostly made in the Far East which are ok for hobby guys and very cheap but reasonable quality just a wait for delivery, other site shown on the top of the page are good suppliers for the US Market
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Most people just apply one or two layers of resolene over the finished item, which gives a protective layer, you dont soak it just use a dabber and cover it like you would a dye then after its dried say 24 hours apply another coating
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Just opened up my new machine and run a couple of Benchy tugboats in PLA after a frustrating 2 hours trying to level the table (all finger trouble), they came out excellent Anyway the point of the post, I aim to make stamps i can press using a Arbor press, will at the start be using Tinkercad or Freecad and can find my way around them both but definatly not a expert Question What should i use as filament for the stamps PLA or ABS What thickness for the base of the stamp assuming about 2mm for embossed image Any advice welcomed Using Cura 3.6.0 does anyone have a clear pdf of the meaning of the settings and what major ones i should consentrate on
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Thats the same way most leather steering wheels are covered in the UK, if the tensions are just right it makes a really nice design
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Artisan are good for sellin small pieces of leather and can cut to whatever size you want but normally A4, A3, A2 etx with a good selection
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Get information on the slowest speed it will do according to the experts on this forum some are able to do 100sm whilst others start at 300sm, hopefully one of the experts will be along with expert advice on the makes
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If you are a member of HM Forces or ex then you automatically get elite membership free, Not sure if it also applies to other government departmenst like police and fire service so worth a try These may be of use http://www.leprevo.co.uk/knives.htm https://www.artisanleather.co.uk/leathercraft-starter-kits.html https://www.identityleathercraft.com/index.php/fastening-buckles.html http://abbeyengland.com/Store/List/0/CategoryID/-80/Level/a
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Harry try https://www.artisanleather.co.uk/joining-screws.html
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'stiffening' soft leather for cutting..
chrisash replied to canonitr's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Hold the ruler or straight edge down firmly and use a razor sharp knife. Make sure your cutting table is flat -
Beginner Saddle Leather Sewing Machine
chrisash replied to Oelschlagel's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
The answer is No you need a light machine for light leather and a heavy one for heavy leather, there is none that do both jobs -
Now it's all behind you , it should be happy days ahead
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For those living in the Uk there was a bit in the news today about a woman getting into trouble with some python skin items, apparently some skins are banned in the uk from endangers animals, with big potential fines, so worth checking first before you buy this type of skin
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Anyone using Laser Cutters at home for pattern making?
chrisash replied to bermudahwin's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Please let me know if you use it and any good Thanks -
Anyone using Laser Cutters at home for pattern making?
chrisash replied to bermudahwin's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Hi Harry, What a great day we are having Sun Sun and more Sun Anyway I have never used this firm but did look at them a few months ago so guess they may be of interest http://www.razorlab.co.uk/ -
Buying Keestar Sewing Machine 441 Directly From China..
chrisash replied to korokan's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
It's a constantly changing senario, with undeveloped countries offering low cost items due to cheap labor costs and then its own market develops and makes costs increase and the buyers move to the next lower cost area and so on, China has seen massive cost rises over the last decade and other countries less developed in the area are taking parts of its work at cheaper prices. The UK was the worlds largest ship builder then it all went to Japan and now Korea has taken most from Japan -
My first tote bag
chrisash replied to TomWisc's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Stitching looks good, Hand or machine? -
Started using a single then gave up and just leave a tail now with no problem and if it does pierce the opposite thread unnoticed, very easy t pull through and clear
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They look well looked after, sure is a serious machine
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Some more of my work
chrisash replied to Sblades76's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
I dont understand why the need to carry a loaded gun and two extra magazines, are they going to war or just bad shots