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Looks nice! I looked today for a pattern/line art of the feathers & arrow belt. Is that by chance a digital pattern? Or is this your artwork? Thanks.
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Thanksgiving Recovery, Black Dye Rubbing Off Belt
DieselTech replied to AlamoJoe2002's topic in How Do I Do That?
I am wondering if you possibly got too much neats foot oil in the belt. Usually 24-48 hours is sufficient for the neatsfoot oil to distribute thru the belt. I would wipe it down with a rag & acetone & then let it dry completely. Then check it for dye rub off. Others may have a better solution. -
Can you post a pick or 2. I always like seeing the classic old tools/machines. Thanks.
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Looks nice! That's is going to be a awesome belt.
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Guys & gals I been wanting a clicker press for mainly T-pockets for wallets. They are timely to make to me. So I was looking into cheap clicker presses, till I can afford a big one. Well I went ahead & ordered 1 in hopes it would do my T-pockets & 4" square coasters. What do you guys & gals think? Will 1.5tons be sufficient? Thanks.
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Went looking for a Landis Splitter, came home with a...???
DieselTech replied to LMullins's topic in Leather Machinery
Let us know if you find a sheared key or something else. Yeah that machine would be perfect for thinning wallet card pockets down. If you decide to turn/sell this machine give me a shout. I am hoping to buy a power splitter next year myself. -
Went looking for a Landis Splitter, came home with a...???
DieselTech replied to LMullins's topic in Leather Machinery
Cool deal! & did you say, you got this machine for free? Awesome! -
Went looking for a Landis Splitter, came home with a...???
DieselTech replied to LMullins's topic in Leather Machinery
Good deal. Share some pics if you don't mind. I am wondering if it may have just sheared a key on 1 of the gear sets. Maybe at 1 time it was stuck/froze up & someone forced it & sheared a key. Great find in my eyes if it can be repaired. Thanks. -
Went looking for a Landis Splitter, came home with a...???
DieselTech replied to LMullins's topic in Leather Machinery
Is it really missing the gears? -
My latest binge on belts
DieselTech replied to Dwight's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Thanks. Much appreciated. That is what I was wanting to know. I was going to make a few lined belts to sell, but was worried about exactly what you described. Thanks. -
What type of Edge beveler do you use?
DieselTech replied to Yukonrookie's topic in How Do I Do That?
1st thing to ask? What kind of money do you want to spend on your edge bevelers? I finally broke down & bought a good set of bevelers. I bought Palosanto edge bevelers from #0 to #3 I can get you the specs on theirs if you want them. -
My latest binge on belts
DieselTech replied to Dwight's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Nice work. They all look great! I got a question to ask? Do you ever make random belt lengths to sell at craft shows/ leather shows? & if so. What seems to be your hottest selling lengths? Thanks. -
I am looking for advice on how to add a coin to a keychain
DieselTech replied to sgtfury488's topic in How Do I Do That?
I can think of a couple different ways. But I'm not good at explaining it. But I could show you a couple ways. Let me know. -
Nice work. It looks great. Classy!
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How the heck did you get the colors to alternate if 2 threads were joined? I'm amazed & baffled. Very cool thou.
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Overwhelmed - Which industrial for leather bag making
DieselTech replied to Novalee's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Nice looking duffle. Looks great! -
Nice work. Looks great. Did you use 2 different colors of thread? Or is my eyes deceiving me. Thanks.
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Looks good. It definitely stands out more now. Nice work.
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Manual Strap Cutter Machine: Opinions/Recommendations
DieselTech replied to DieselTech's topic in Leather Machinery
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. -
Manual Strap Cutter Machine: Opinions/Recommendations
DieselTech replied to DieselTech's topic in Leather Machinery
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.
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Yep 4-5oz should make a real nice totebag.
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Dye Reducer
DieselTech replied to Dwight's topic in Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.
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.
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What do you all use for marking unfinished veg tan?
DieselTech replied to Yukonrookie's topic in How Do I Do That?
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.