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Guy I work with has a seecamp and wanted a better pocket holster. Figured it's a super small gun and would be a good starting point to put some ideas into fruition. Here is the front showing the spring steel strip that I intend on trapping between layers. Also want to try some "buffed" leather for the outer layer to grip the pocket. Here is the back guessing I will have to mold the first layer to the mold gun then glue on the buffed to make the gun not print in the pocket.

I ordered one. For the cost looks to be lots of information

Never got in touch with the guy who had this guess it is gone

I am a Prototype Machinist as a day job and we use lights like these on a few of the machines that need better lighting than the "stock" ones Machine light They are not cheap but they work very well and there are tons of different ones, I think a spot style one like the link on a movable arm would be good for may applications even a sewing machine.

On the lighting I got it can be move with just putting in a couple of dry wall screws in a different spot (for now) and yea if I get in far enough that I jump into a sewing machine (every used machine I find has been gone before I call about it seems like an omen ). I will be changing up the work space and lighting and adding a movable light, right now seems like saving up money and just getting the correct machine is the way fate seems to be pushing me. I have lots of things way more important than just a machine to sew with I just wanted one to start learning about them as I go so I always keep an eye out for deals. I have lots of pattern work and building procedures to get down and since a plan on doing mostly holsters I have been collecting mold guns here and there so I can plan out patterns "bases" for more than one gun.

Agreed that i could use some paint, wall boards but if you saw what I was working in before this is a step up. One thing at a time and before you know it I will have what i need the way it should be done.

I got two of these from Harbor Freight for 29$ each and they worked great for me bright and little to no shadow issues. https://m.harborfreight.com/4-ft-led-hanging-shop-light-64410.html Here they are hung up in my corner work space

thanks I have ordered some lighter threat to try and I had watche some of Ian's videos but will watch again. Have only watche the first stitching video of Nigel and need to watch it again as well.

yea I used .8 mill thread and the irons are 6 stitch per inch. Might go to .6 mill thread and or 5 stitch per inch irons. Not sure what would be best. I thought it looked crowded and knew I had to make a change. right now just trying to get consistent and smoother with my moves. I also did the Stolman method (or tried to) using the two needles on the loop of thread so there is 4 threads passing thru the holes. I used Tiger thread and that was much nicer than the Tandy thread or the Maine waxed thread I tried so far. To you what would be better going down to the .6 thread or the irons? thanks for any input.

Iam still a complete newbie and this whole learning how to saddle stitch was kicking my arse. Since I made the dedicated work space last weekend I have been able to much more effectively spend time on the projects and it has sparked more intest on my part. This is so far my best effort at doing the saddle stitch as shown in the videos and in AL Stolmans book. I did screw up a few stitches and I should have started with the knot on the flesh side but once I saw it I was already 5 stitches in and decided just keep practicing and not worry about that for this run. Let me know what you think I want to learn correctly so bad habits are not my standard thought process. Thanks for looking and any suggestions

It shows the base unit in the pictures. So guess it has it as part of the deal. I am going to call the person on the way home from work to get details and see how much they know about the machine. And yea making a detachable table would be in order to expand the use of the machine past original design.

I should have said they are servicing the Amish, and some Amish have started to use the web. This is an Amish Store in upstate NY that we buy much of our food supplies from when we are out that way for Salmon fishing in the fall. http://sharpsbulkfoods.com/

Ok fair enough

Also if any one else has this model I found this sight http://www.horsenharness.com/SINGER.html Amish folks selling parts for this machine looks like they have most everything there

Good point, and when I go look at the machine I will see if I can determine how worn it is, if it is worn out then no need to consider it, I have seen them going for he same model on ebay for 600$......worst case if it fails after a short time parts might be worth the 200 bucks Also found this on the signer sight, the parts list for that model. Before I take the ride north I will check what is available for cross reference to the newer 29-k machines 29-4 parts list.pdf

And what do you know there is a printed manual still around http://sewingmanuals.net/singer-294-industrial-sewing-machine-man.html Hey this may turn into something after all

I was wondering the same thing for parts but Mikesc says that the UK guys stock most all the parts that would be helpful . I am also a Prototype Machinist and can reverse engineer just about anything, so figured information about it may be a bigger issue. guessing there is no manuals kicking around now I think I will do just that as I have some light scraps kicking around and some 5-6 ounce too....Thinking since it has been altered might be a good piece to make custom to my use.....I could make a table and guide system for straight lines if the old girl works well

Is this old machine anything that is serviceable for leather work now a days? If so I may take a ride up there to get it, only about 2 hours from home. https://vermont.craigslist.org/atq/d/randolph-singer-29-4-sewing-mac/6867585104.html.. https://vermont.craigslist.org/atq/d/randolph-singer-29-4-sewing-mac/6867585104.html

I got interested in leather work while looking for a magazine carrier for my 1911. Of the designed I liked none were available in a timely fashion, like 18 to 20 weeks wait. so I said time to learn how to do it my self and if I like it time to get to work doing more for extra cash since there is so much business. still a complete newbe and have been making simple practice pieces like coasters and a tool pouch.

sure but don't tell the old lady

My cheap ass stitching pony was marking up my test projects so I had seen some people had installed leather "jaws" on theirs. I also wanted to try a different adhesive that I had never used before. weldwood was easy to use and seems to bond strong. Next I will have to try it on an actual Holster. I think it should work much better now. also put some neatsfoot oil on them after bonding to make them softer, wondering if I should do a few coats of it? Or is that a waste of time and product ?

thanks

After just a few short months and a couple of small projects I was sick of setting up and tearing down my work space so I set up a bit dedicated space in the cellar to do the leather work and store everything within reach. It was a corner that was nothing but storage shelves for lumber and we'll junk. I also built a work bench from a salvaged table top and bought a tool box to stor stuff in. This should help make the process smoother. Still need many tools and supplies but one step at a time.

Thanks, that one looks great. But think I will work up to that by starting out with a used machine first. I know "Buy once, cry once" but I am not really ready for that jump yet.

thanks glad I asked!