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    I have a new to me Singer 31-15 with oil on my needle. That's not normal is it? This is my first machine and I have been practicing only with scrap. I have not oiled it at all, previous owner was using it and had taken very good care of it when I bought it. I did lay it down when I drove home with it. Could that have put oil where it should not? Would it be ok to take it off table and wash it down maybe with a pressure washer and start over oiling the correct spots?  

    Thanks 

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    19 minutes ago, Rockoboy said:

    I would stay away from using iron or steel (unless you can use stainless steel) in contact with leather. Iron can leave a stain. If you want to use iron, you could apply heat shrink plastic to protect your leather. Timber or plastic would be my preference.

    As a preference, I would also try to use a larger diameter, like a 4inch PVC pipe rather than a curtain rail or a broom handle.

    I would like to see pics of what you come up with. There is always a better idea.

    I like your heat shrink idea. The problem with the 4 inch PVC is space.  Thanks

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    I have a small work shop and I am trying to find a way to store my leather sides and smaller pieces. The small ones, I think, will be in short PVC tubes under a 4'x4' table. 

    I have a wall that I will have room to make a cabinet around 6' wide 12" deep. My question is, would it be ok to drape the larger wider hides on horizontal bars and hang down without damage? Will they stretch too much? Will that bar leave a permanent mark? 

    I was thinking of using black iron threaded pipe or wooden dowels either swinging out like on a swing arm or just hangers and pull them down as needed. I like the swing arm idea to be able to get to the ones in the back easier. 

    Any ideas for that spot for be appreciated. 

    Thanks

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    On ‎3‎/‎31‎/‎2018 at 2:05 PM, Mjolnir said:

    I'm grok on 'hammockforums.net' Interesting place to learn about sleeping above ground. You also get a sticker for your contribution plus access to off topic areas. Just sayin

    I'm not on many other forums but I use a Hennessy Hammock at times. I go back and forth between that and my Zpacks tent.  I need to get my butt back into it,, haven't been in while

    New to this forum.

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    2 hours ago, koreric75 said:

    The classes at b.c. tandy are good, but can be hit or miss.  Tucker is the one that does the classes usually and is pretty knowledgeable and very eager to help, but don't think  they'd be covering boots/shoes, and for knife sheaths you're probably better off using  the 2 hrs practicing or researching/reading here.... i'd be more than happy to trade some leather knowledge for welding lol, that is an art form all it's own.

    Didn't think of that,, but yeah I will gladly help out with some welding for some knowledge or maybe some scraps.

     

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    Hello from west central Louisiana. Very new into leather. I've been lurking on here for a while and have seen amazing works of art and skill. It's nice to see the information and knowledge so freely given, very helpful for a new guy like myself. 

    I am a welder by trade. Took a boot making class a couple of years and I am just now slowly acquiring tools and equipment. My goal is to make hiking boots, dress shoes and woman's boots with maybe some added tooling. I know this is not a boot and shoe forum but the most of the info on leather is the same and what I have read has already helped me out a lot with that and with the sewing machine info. 

    Knife sheaths are also something I want to try.

    Does anyone know if the Bossier City Tandy Store basic leather classes are worth the two hour trip for me to take? Do they teach tooling?

    Thanks again,

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