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Wow that looks great!

That's nice.

Wow that's cool.

That looks good so far. One thing I do if I have a design that I'm not sure how I'm going to tool it. I'll do a couple of practice pieces. I usually just do the part of the design that I'm concerned about not the entire design.

Man those are cool as all get on out!!!

That looks great.

Man that a very clever design. Very cool.

That is very cool.

Wow those are nice. All you boot makers have inspired me to give making a pair of boots a go.

Where did you get the soles from?

Those are some nice boots!!!

I'd say price wise that with the embossed basket weave and no studs $800.00 The bag as pictured $1000.00 If you have to hand tool the basket weave $1400.00 The bag looks great!

Wow, that is awesome.

That is nice.

One thing to note in the first video. While the person is stamping they hit the tool once and then slightly rocked the tool around as they hit it a few more times. This will help you make a nice crisp impression. Also don't be overly concerned if you get off a little bit here and there because it is suppose to give the impression of being hand woven which is not always "perfect." And as always practice, practice, practice.

I like that, I will be trying that process for sure.

Well I'm new to the belt making game made one for myself and two others. I have already had one that was measured incorrectly. So about 33% of mine have been incorrect.

I read on one conceal carry gun belt makers site that they measure the belts by adding 4" to the waist size of pants for men. IE if one has a 36" waist order a 40" belt or if one has different sized paint such as jeans that are 38" and slacks that are 36" they want the largest measurement for the belt. For women they recommend the using a fabric tape measure and measure the waist through the belt loops. I used this method for a conceal carry belt for a friend with six holes. He usually carries inside the waist band holsters. I used two pieces of 1.5" wide 9oz veg tanned glued and stitched together using a plain brass buckle from Tandy. He carries daily and has had the belt now for a little over a month, he states that so far it is the best gun belt he has ever had. So now I'm going to make myself a belt using this method of measuring and see how it turns out.

Looks like these guys could make the stamps for you. www.lasered-stamps.com

There is a Singer long are machine for sale locally, and I would like some expert advice if this would be a machine I should consider. I'm going to be sewing gun belts, holster, motorcycle seats, wallets, purses, and so on and on. Here is the info posted on the craigslist add. Singer Long Arm Sewing Machine Model # 14411304 Serial # W1316292 Single Needle/Walking Foot Machine is set up complete with head, stand, and 220 volt motor. Price $1500.00 Link to the listing. http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ard/5065793234.html The same place also has this machine available. http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ard/5065605621.html Yamata Sewing Machine Model Number: FY5318 Single Needle/Walking Foot/Lockstitch/Large Bobbin Machine is set up complete with head, stand, and 220 volt motor. Price is $695 Also would I be able to put a 110v motor on this machine? Thanks.

Dang that is nice.

Carefully take the covering that is on the seat now and use that for a pattern. If it is covered with one piece of vinyl that has been stretched over the padding that may not work so well. I doubt you will find a pattern that is already made for your seat, you'll most likely have to make one. Read some of the pinned posts in this section they go over how to make a pattern, he's making a solo seat but with some thinking you should be able to adapt the idea to your seat. Good luck.

Not bad for your first try. The best part about doing leatherwork is that you will get better every time you do another project. So just practice, practice, and practice some more. Just read through the info here and apply it to your work.

Very nice.

Man that is nice.