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  1. I have an electric leather creaser with 5 tips for sale. Made by Crimson Hides it is in like new condition. One of the tips ( the long one in the photo) was purchased from Rocky Mountain Leather. It includes an adapter which can be used to fit other tips from RM Leather. The machine works well ,I just haven’t used it much.

    Thank You,

    Jim

     

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  2. Hello,

    No, I don’t need a replacement machine. While I was waiting for the 4800 to arrive I got a deal on a Cobra Class 4 that I couldn’t pass up so I’ve been using it a bit although I need to figure out how to set the timing on it. I decided to sell the 4800 since I could list it as brand new/never used. I have been tempted to try it out because the YouTube video reviews are very positive and I am really interested in the Electronic needle positioning system. I originally chose the 4800 because it can sew heavier thread than the Cobra Class 26/Techsew 2750 and it came with the new style aluminum platform table.

    Let me know if I can answer any additional questions you may have.

    Thanks You,

    Jim


  3. Techsew 4800 Pro. Brand new , purchased from Techsew a couple of months ago and never used - a used machine unexpectedly became available to me. Since I don’t need two machines- the Techsew is for sale. This machine is loaded with all the options including the new aluminum table platform. It has the needle positioning system and all the accessories listed on the Techsew site for the 4800 Pro Model and an extra spool of 138 thread. It currently lists for $3450 plus shipping.

    price-  $2800. 

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  4. Excellent advice. I did some searching of more budget leathers and paid attention to how they are sold (sq.ft.) and It’s clear I can get by much cheaper.

    12 hours ago, Woodshed said:

    To keep my costs down, as a hobbyist, I shop the sales and don't buy the premium leathers.

    This is key advice for someone like me just starting out. I ordered some more budget friendly leather - we’ll see how that works out. Never tried chrome tan - I just like the look and feel of veg tan. 
     

    thanks everyone for the replies and advise.


  5. I’ve only been doing leather work for about a year but have come to the conclusion that this is an expensive hobby- at least the way I’ve been approaching it. I really admire the talented craftsmen that post on this site and aspire to get close to that level of work. I made a few wallets and belts - all as gifts - and found that the leather became pretty costly. I used Herman Oak precut blanks doubled up and hand sewn and the belts probably cost me $35 each with the hardware included.  The wallets weren’t bad expense wise but I did a bag and wound up spending another big chunk of change. I suspect there are much more economical ways to make these projects- I would certainly like to hear any suggestions. I was a woodturner prior to trying leather and I guess I was spoiled with the free wood. I enjoy leather but I am wondering about the long term since leather (and everything else) is getting more expensive. Do most leather crafters rely on selling some products just to finance the hobby?


  6. Hello, I'll take these if they are still available.

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    INSANELY clean Hermann Oak A grade holster leather makes 2 "curved pancake" holsters and an "avenger" holster for the S/W shield 9, RH.  Mag pouches include 2 large and 3 small -- so think 1911, Glock 17, Sig 226 for larger versus shield 380, sig 238, P938, pm9, lcp, etc...

    $50 gets it ALL (this is about 4 sq feet of A grade stuff, with NO waste)

     

    Thank You,

    Jim

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