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I have been doing the unraveling too. But it seems time consuming and 3-4 piercings seem necessary to keep the thread from coming loose from the needle. It seems another method is needed for this kind of thread. I haven't found anything about this topic on YouTube either.

Is there a special technique for threading the needle with Meisi Superfine Linen thread. It is wound very tight. I've been slightly unraveling the thread to puncture it with the needle tip to set it up for sewing. It seems very difficult to work with. My needle size and type is not the problem; it is the thread tightness. Perhaps there is a different method out there. Let me know how you do this. Thanks, Mark Clark

Pastor Bob: I've got some favorite paper patterns that I'd like to be made into acrylic patterns. Some are old Al sohlman patterns out of his holster book and other sources like Will Ghormley. So what would the budget for say a Colt Frontier standard and double loop holster be? I would probably want about 15 patterns or more for various holsters. Thanks, Mark Clark

Get yourself one of those edger sharpening plates sold at some leather suppliers, and there is a tool that Weaver Leather sells for sharpening edgers. It's kind of expensive, other places sell something similar to the Weaver tool. You can also fold emory cloth over a rod and use that as a form. Grit: 1200, 3000, and 5000. I have diamond hones you can buy from Sharpening Supplies, Inc. Diamond Machining Technologies, DMT, makes a lot of sharpening tools. Barry King sells the DMT #2, I have both the #2 and #3 hones. You might want to buy Al Stohlmans Tool Encyclopedia from Tandy, E BAY or Amazon which shows how to sharpen leather tools. There are a number of ways to sharpen edgers, just start looking for resources and you will find the information you need. Good Luck! Mark Clark

Who makes acrylic templates to custom order? Thanks, Mark Clark

Thanks, do you know where to get Serpentine stamps that have a snake like appearance? Thanks, Mark Clark

Where can I buy various sizes of Serpentine Border stamps? I don't find any offered by any stamp makers online. Thanks, Mark Clark

Really looks nice. I'm building my first Buscadero and wanted to know what stamps you used on this. Thanks, Mark Clark

OK, I have the Barry King set of back bevelers, but wanted to try it with a swivel knife attachment to increase speed. I'll check out Barry King for the swivel bevelers. Thanks, Mark Clark

Tim: The Back Beveler blade, where did you buy it? Thanks, Mark Clark

And here is the link to Deco Cuir who distributes, at a good discount, Adece, and Regad, made in France, creasers. Adece is used by Hermes, and other luxury brands. You won't find a high end machine at a lower price shipped to your door. Scroll to the bottom of page for package deals. https://www.decocuir.com/en/collections/adece-fer-fileter-marquage-chaud If you want Regad, Deco Cuir sells those too. Scroll to bottom page. https://www.decocuir.com/en/collections/regad Add up the costs to see what your getting for your money. I spent a lot of time researching this topic and finally settled on the full Adece package. It's your decision, and I hope this helps you. You can call Deco Cuir there is usually someone there who speaks English. Good Luck! Mark

Bruce: Thanks. I will also check out the Formax and Green and Pruple for my new strops. Thanks, Mark Clark

What is the popular brand(s), type and grit of Grinding compounds for Round Knife, Skiving Knife, & Swivel Knife sharpening and polishing. Please specify grit or microns. People often say the Black stuff. But that doesn't necessarily indicate grit abrasion Thanks, Mark Clark

Try these inks: https://leathermachineco.com/ https://www.cowboysew.com/products.htm https://www.tolindsewmach.com/ Call all and explain your needs. Your making a big investment which could conceivably last you a lifetime with a high quality machine. Personally, I talked to about 20 companies, most of which were manufacturers. Unfortunately, the $9,000 to $15,000 machines were out of my reach. Also, after also talking to a few saddle-makers they all had good things to say about the "Cobra" or Leather Machine Co line of machines. I finally settled on the Cobra Class 4. However, my needs my not be your needs. Good luck!

Ranch to Arena, Jeremy Wyatt, makes heavy stitching irons and C S Osborne makes three sizes of really heavy pricking irons.