Hardrada

Personally, I'd go with 2-3 oz. Remember: 1 oz = 1/64 in = 0.4 mm.

Make a pattern on paper first, then measure it to calculate the area of all pieces. That's how much leather you need.

Only Vetron I've known: How did they manage not to be sued by Origin?

Forget about hackers, the worst enemy now is the manufacturer itself! Want your machine to spy on you? Sending packets back to the mothership with info on how many stitches you do per day, types of thread, and even your picture and fingerprints?

Not into machines, but if I were, the last thing I'd need is having to download regular updates to it in order to keep it working.

They (Abbey) still haven't shipped mine!!

I've already had two, at least, magnets cracked to smithereens. Not impressed. Mine came with a hole already drilled and a screw fastener on the side of the ram but whenever I insert the snap setter it gets tilted at an angle once fastened in: this results in the leather being cut by the snap due to uneven pressure.

My stance remains the same. You're not the only one with IT experience. I used to own a computer shop and worked as bench technician for years. During the latter I saw way too many computers infected with all kinds of malware because the users were like zombies clicking willy nilly on 'warnings' about fictional problems because they WERE NOT THINKING, but just going through the motions like automatons, thinking that their AV programs would be impregnable barriers. I also run my own site, which made me aware that many 'free' SSL certificates were fronts for Chinese data mining. Not saying your recommendation is, but I know there are many out there netting you more than you bargained for. Yes, I've heard and watched the Fakebook/S'witter/Azzdroid/crApple generation and what I've seen makes me believe in my stance even more. Anyway, we need not have a shootout here over minutiae, but I do consider a public service to warn people of the dangers of the Culture of the Free, same as you consider recommending security software a public service as well. In the end, it's them users who have to make a THOUGHTFULL decision about what to load onto their systems.

Well, I think you've just given them non-techies a crash course on how to add the exception. Visitors might back out, but regulars know this site and know it's trustworthy. An internaut should be keen enough to take control of his browsing and not depend entirely on automated software to browse the web. Software features can be useful and handy, but it's the user who has to do the thinking, not the machine. Personally, I am highly suspicious of any "free" things, specially in matters of security. There's no such thing as a free lunch: coding, providing, and maintaining services and hosting them costs money: when something it's 'free' YOU are the product.

Just add a security exception. That's what I just did.

Or a cigar case. Was that wet moulding?

I'm interested in the tool rack. Did you make that one too? I've been trying to make a not so fancy rack myself, but finding wood has been a nightmare. I was thinking of getting an 8x4 abour 12 inches long and just drill holes on it, but the hardware stores won't cut it and won't sell me anything less than the whole log.

Does this help? (Scroll down to DumpenDoodle2's post)

goodsjapan.com has them too: https://www.goodsjapan.com/leathercraft-items/pricking-irons-stitch-punches?items=100

I have also seen that he uses masking tape to keep the pattern in place over the leather. When I tried that, however, I damaged the scrap of leather I tried it on. So, be careful with that procedure too.

Ah-hah! Just the maker I was thinking of when you mentioned round holes. I have no clue why he prefers round holes—whether it's easier stitching or personal style. Personally, I don't care for big holes and thick thread. If that's the style you wanna go for, or you want/need to use his templates, then I guess you'll need to get yourself some round punches. Do note that you're not forced to, though. You can still use his template and modify it a bit to use diamond punches and thinner thread. It's really all about what YOU want to achieve. This is what I use as my guideline for stitching: https://www.ianatkinson.net/leather/leatherguide.htm#thread

Examples? I think it's mostly a looks thing.

One of the best things about Renia Aquilim 315 is that you only have to glue one of the two pieces: less time, less hassle, less of a mess.

Capital, Aussie! Much obliged.

Hmm? You've any pictures of something similar? I've got modify the pattern again anyway, since I've another commission for one of these but the client wants magnetic closure instead of the vintage hasp one.

Thank you kindly, Mr Armitage. Ever since, I've followed your advice in the pack and made my own modifications. Since the leather was all the same weight, the gussets were deforming the front and back panels, so I've started using a race to gouge a channel on the gussets behind the stitch line to prevent that. I also decided to go with a 3-piece gusset build instead of the single gusset leather band, and I'm kinda proud to present my pipe pouch Mk. II:

Apparently so. It does say 'Aquilim 315' on the label. Methinks naming a different product with a registered name would be infringment and manufacturers wouldn't risk legal action. Do note that water-based glues get ruined if frozen, so careful with your shipping during the winter time.

Thanks for posting that link. I ordered one. Still waiting to hear from them about shipping costs, though. I wanted one of these: https://www.ds-leder.de/borger-habmondmesser-mittel.html, but they never got back to me regarding shipping of a small parcel to Canada.

In a pinch you could also bunch enough credit-card-sized plastic cards together that give you the thickness of the item.

Ritza (Tiger) thread fulfils your requirements: https://www.rmleathersupply.com/collections/thread-sewing/products/0-6mm-ritza-25-polyester-tiger-thread-25m-length-if-buy-5-get-1-free?variant=4340164163 There's also Fil au Chinois linen thread: https://www.rmleathersupply.com/collections/thread-sewing/products/copy-of-fil-au-chinois-lin-cable-waxed-linen-thread-size-632?variant=1589663747 Both come pre-waxed. You can order a sample card for Tiger and/or Fil au Chinois from that supplier which is helpful in assessing the thickness a given project needs, and which colours best match your leather.