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The gears are made of metal, & it's got sealed roller bearings on all the shafts. It seems to be a decent machine for the money. I'm pretty happy with it.

Update: The more I use this strap cutter, the more I like it. It does a real nice job! Here is some 5oz pebbled veg-tan that I cut, 3-1½" wide straps & 1-1" wide strap. Cut it like butter.

I say, if the money is there. Go for the Cobra np-4. Good people, plus product support if problems arise. I got to make the same choice next year, & them are the 2 I have decided to pick from as well.

Yep 4-5oz should make a real nice totebag.

I been diluting my fiebings dye with denatured alcohol. That's what I have been doing since I first started using fiebings dye. I Have not had any issues yet. I do a 1:1 mix ratio if I want darker colors. I do a 2:1 mix ratio if I want lighter colors.

Make a tote bag or 2 depending on the weight of leather you picked up.

I'm probably wrong as heck, & I am sure someone will cuss me out for saying this. But I use a fine ball point pen with black ink, when I trace my pattern to be cut from a side of leather. Time you cut your project out & then bevel/edge the sides, you cut the ink trace lines off when round you edges with a edger. Also I use multiple ways of marking, depending on the job I am getting ready to perform.

Looks pretty good. Way better than I could do. Lmao I can't draw! I think you could get it to stand out more, look more 3D with some heavier/deeper beveling.

They also make these jigs for making square corner leather boxes. These jigs will cut a 45° or 60° angle at the corners.

Might look into the books. The secrets to case making, by Al Stohlman. There is 3 different books.

Thanks. Yeah I recently purchased some heavy waxed canvas. 18oz I believe. I want to make some tote bags with the body made from waxed canvas, then the bottom, straps & pockets from leather. I figured tote bags would be 1 of the easier bag constructions I could learn from. Plus I would rather waste canvas, than leather even thou the waxed canvas is still kinda pricey.

Thanks. Yeah some say the cobra class 26 is a hybrid of a 341 type machine. Yeah I guess my biggest thing that has stopped me from making bags. Is I mainly got veg-tan & most of my bag patterns are for flip/inside out type bags. Meaning they are sewn inside out & then flipped. I need to invest in some chrome tanned type bag leathers.

Cobra class 26 is quite the machine too. I would consider it as a good option. I have not got into bag making yet. But I do have a bunch of bag templates. I do love my Cobra class 26 for all the wallets & belts & straps I do make. Also i think a cylinder arm machine is more versatile. If you do get a cylinder arm machine, I recommend you get the flatbed attachment.

Thanks. I really like looks of the Spanish brown dye. That's reason I was asking.

Looks nice! Great work. Did you dye it? Or is that just the tan-kote giving it that color? Thanks.

@AaronStand what will you actually be sewing with such of a beast of machine. I think I read somewhere that machine has something like a 1-5/16" foot lift. I am just curious where that machine would be best used at sewing what type projects. Thanks.

Thanks. Much appreciated. I did not think anyone would even mention my edges. Especially since there was not separate pics showing them. I will say 1 thing the Conceria Walpier Dollaro & Buttero leather sure edge slicks up nice.

I guess I don't fully understand the question. Are you just trying to get both sides even for a stitch line? Or are you trying to get 2 seperate pieces to be joined together lined up to sew? Or are you just trying to sand the project edges to make them even, all the way around the perimeter of your project? Thanks.

I think this is the machine they are referring to. So is this machine a copy/knock off of a Singer or the Consew/Seiko model.

I was going to do that. But since I am new to machine sewing I did not. I was afraid I would mess up the stitching when sewing around the corners. I might be able to still knock off the corners thou after sewn. Thanks.

Yep what he said. When they come up for sale used. They usually sell quick. It is a great machine, I love mine.

Thanks everyone. Much appreciated. Yes this is my spin of the Roper wallet. The actual design/ pattern of this wallet used card slots with the Tyvek material for the card pockets. I guess you could say I 1 upped it with the T-pockets. Thanks again.

Guys & gals I made this long wallet or at least i think that's what it is called. Conceria Walpier Dollaro in the color whiskey. 5oz main body 5oz cash slot 2oz card pockets What do you guys think of it? Stupid design? What would you change? Let me have it! Lmao or I think. Thanks.

Yep my cobra class 4 intimidated me for about a year before I finally jumped in head 1st & started using it. Lmao I am glad I had about 8 years of scrap saved back for practicing. Lol

Yep nice work! I saddle stitched something like 4 belts & told myself I am getting a sewing machine or, my hand sewn belts need to go up in price.