Cattledude

I use 2 copper rivets through all layers when I attach the D to the cinch, flat side of the rivet to the horse.. Dont ask how I know that a loose hobble on the flank can get you bucked off….

Please rivet the D on the flank cinch. If that comes loose there’s a good chance of getting bucked off…

Well done!

Look at tippman from Brownells

Just a thought… make sure the thread is spooling even from the stand to your machine and the center of the spool is directly under the thread stand guide.

Cows kill more people than sharks! ( cows don’t kill sharks )

HO is superior for tooling, in my opinion. Ease of carving and good burnish of tooling. Panhandle leather in Amarillo is my go to supplier.

I have an old wax pot from Ferdinand Bull if you want to try a pot on your machine. Let me know and I will find it and send it to you...

I am so very sorry for your wife's cancer. My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer April last year. She passed April 15th. Cancer is such a thief of life. Prayers sent for a full recovery. Keep your chin up and be her warrior, don't weaken and stay strong for both of you.

Is the forward/reverse lever in the neutral position...?

I use a 4'x4'x1/4" sheet of HDPE on my cutting/layout table. I'm on my second sheet after 25 years...

You might look at youtube, look up threading a 441 machine...

Very well done! I like your seat jockey shape and overall, it's well balanced. The only thing I would change is the rope strap where it attaches on the right side. When you dally, your rope will hit the strap and could tear it loose. I like to attach a cross over rope strap low on the front of the swell on the right.

Steelstamp Inc, Not cheap, quality usually isn't.

Those are awesome! The holsters are good, too...