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How is this machine working for you? What is the thickest leather you have sewed so far? I am new to leather and fairly new to sewing machines but it looks like this one could meet my budget if it will sew what I need. Thanks.

Thank you for all of your responses. I am not going to say "production" but I do plan to do this most evenings as a small side business. You think by hand punching the holes and hand sewing that it will be the fastest and best way to do this? There are a lot of guys using machines for these things. Maybe I need to use a thinner leather?

New to the forum, new to leather working. The picture of the radio strap is what I am going to make. I am thinking a 10/11 oz leather. Looking at options of buying it already dyed black or buying and dyeing myself. Would love input on type of leather, where to buy the most economical leather, what are the bare tools I need (letter stamps, hole punches, strap end punch, strap cutter, what edge burnisher [for dremel], edge beveler). Maul or Mallet? I am also looking to buy a cheap sewing machine to get started. I know it will probably only last a few months but I would like to upgrade once I get better at it. Would this sew some leather? https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-4423-Decorative-Automatic/dp/B003VWXZQ0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1543936712&sr=8-4&keywords=Singer+4452 I know this is a lot but I greatly appreciate the help. Thank you in advance.