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Thank you all for the replies. I have now started wetting before bending and added pure neatsfoot oil to my process. I was not doing either of those. New leatherworker problems...

Am i bending the leather too tight or what am I doing wrong? Thank you in advance.

Thank you Rebecca.

Thank you. I’ll check Toledo sew out. I would definitely have to ship. It’s a long haul to drive

When I search for 207 polyester thread in different colors I am not finding much at all. Am I calling it something wrong? This is for a Cobra Class 3 machine. Thank you in advance.

Thank you. Is there a site that has pre-made (standard-ish) dyes? I would imagine there is something out there similar to what I am doing or that I can make work.

What is the easiest way to do this and do it consistent each time? Should I have a dye made or is there a punch I can use to accomplish this? Thank you in advance.

This is the only site I found that had them. My only hesitation is it says adding color could add extra processing time... Hoping someone comes up with something else also. Thank you though.

Where can I find these spring buckles in bulk? Nickel, Black and Brass. Thank you in advance.

Thank you. I will look it up. Hoping it’s not too difficult to do for a beginner.

Would anyone be able to help me identify what this finish is and how I could accomplish it with veg tan leather? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

My main product will be similar to this and will be a 10-11 ounce and i plan to do everything in 207 thread. That seems to be the industry norm.

That is great to know! I don't see myself going below the 6oz leather so I am leaning towards the CB3200. Thinnest I would go would be a belt. What thickness are those normally?

If I run the same size thread for all of my items I could get by with one machine right?

How do you thin the pva glue? I like this idea for the cutting board part of my table

Something like this is exactly what I was thinking. Hoping to catch one on a great deal like you did!

Lol didn't know if a 24" x 36" cutting mat was a good route or if there was something better maybe.

In the process of building a little leather shop. I am going to have a 30"x75" table that I will do my cutting on with a nice thick wood top. Wondering what kind of mats you guys are using or if there is another option out there to cut on that is readily available and cheap. Appreciate the help in advance.

Is the Juki 1541 capable of using #138 and #207 or is the Cowboy the direction I need to be considering?

This is essentially a decorative stitch but I want it to withstand wear and tear. I am not sure what size I will use yet to be completely honest with you.

Good morning. I am about to purchase a sewing machine to start up my leather business. I had originally planned to start cheap (Janome 3200hd) but have since decided if I want to start with a good product I need to sew with one. I will be doing single layer 10oz leather straps for fire department radio straps, chin straps, etc. I am hoping to get opinions on one of these two machines. My Mom has been sewing for years (has very expensive quilting machines) and she thinks the Juki will be more user friendly for me due to the flat top vs the rounded on the Cowboy. Both are walking foot with variable speed servo motors. Can anyone give me some positives and negatives of each and help move me in a direction? Thank you in advance.

Thank you for the great detailed tips. The pic below is another fire strap maker. Looks like he is painting directly over the black. You don't think this would last as long as leaving the letters undyed and coming back and painting? BTW that looks great.

So where you would suggest I get good quality leather? Tandy Leather is local to me but I don't mind buying online and having it shipped. Sorry for not being very knowledgeable on this...

You mentioned Hermann Oak and Wickett Craig. Do you have an experience with English Briddle? I asked Weaver Leathers what my best options were for leather (pre-dyed or natural) and the two best options they gave me were below. Tandy also has 10/11 oz in store for around $145 but I am not sure what kind of leather that is. Thank you for the education on the leather here. 02-360S Weaver Select English Bridle Leather – Prices 9/10oz $250.00 https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/02-360s-9-10/black-english-bridle-leather/pr_2073/cp_/shop-now/leather/veg-tan-dyed/english-bridle 04-530S Weaver Select Natural Strap Leather – Prices 9/10oz $240.00 / 10/11oz $240.00 https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/04-530s-6-7/veg-tanned-natural-strap/pr_2283/cp_/shop-now/leather/veg-tan-natural/tooling-sides

Thank you for the reply. As everyone has said, I know this will be a learning curve and I understand I am going to have $1000-2000 in startup expense to have the right tools to do quality work. I had a very similar list to what you just said. sewing machine strap cutter strap end punch oblong punch hole punch set stamps (numbers, letters, logos) hardware for the different products I want to make edge beveler burnisher maul stitch groover rivet setter and cutter pliers So acrylic paints is the way to go in terms of durability and everything?