DieselTech

To me it looks like there is 2 types of lacing techniques. 1 of them kinda looks like the double loop lace technique. But the other lace pattern throws me off. The double loop lace techniques is 1 of my favorite. It makes almost a braided rope effect around the perimeter of the piece along the edges.

Can you get another picture of the lacing pattern around on the back side corner of the item you posted. Thanks.

Like others have mentioned snap & unsnap them numerous times & see if they loosen up. You could also try a different brand of line 20 snaps & see if they are any better or worse.

Thanks I'll check them out. I'll see what they got to offer.

Bunch of good guys & gals on this forum willing to help out. Welcome to the group.

@bruce johnson do you by chance got any pictures of that lattice/vertical lined beveler procedure you do? Or got a place I can go look? Also who or what brand of vertical lined bevelers do I need to buy to accomplish this stamping/tooling procedure on the lattice basket weave? Thanks I appreciate your knowledge & help.

Thanks for the info. Yeah that piece of leather I tooled was too wet when I stamped it. So you say you take a vertical lined beveler & stamps the lined portion of the Barry King stamp to give it more depth & dimension. Thanks. I will need to get them style of beveler stamps. As I got the checkered ones. Thanks I thought that name looked familiar. Yeah he makes some nice stamps. I think he makes the chain link stamp I like as well.

Yeah I been looking at some of his stamps, he makes some nice stamps. I think for me to get them stamps here to Kansas, they basically double in price. He makes the dragon scale stamp I would like to have. Thanks for the info & link.

Guys & gals am I using the barry king lattice stamp correctly? Or am I missing something. Lol like my mind!

Yes the Barry King Lattice stamp, Will get you turned & flip upside down & around. Lmao I was struggling this morning with it. Great looking stamp thou.

Thanks Wizcrafts. I appreciate the history lesson. I like to hear about machines & older things long & forgotten about.

I would like to see your craftool ergo revamp with the stacked leather. Might have to get me 1 to try the same thing with. Keep us all posted. Thanks.

Looks great! Nice work on the holster. I think the oil will fade with time, & the holster will eventually darken to the same color over time/use. Nice!!!

Is that what they consider a plough gauge/draw gauge? Whatever it is, it looks well made to me.

I like polycarbonate/lexan for making templates/patterns. Kinda pricey stuff, but makes nice patterns that basically last forever.

The Consew 206rb-5 sounds like quite the sewing machine. I'm almost wondering if I would get more use out of it over a Cobra Cass 4. I have read that some people step down 1 needle size for a given thread size & they say their machine sews/performs better. I get lost when it comes to the different needle series for different types of machines. I appreciate your help & knowledge. Wish sewing machines weren't so dang expensive. Thanks.

That's Sexy! Them 2 colors look great together. Nice work. I like it!

Thanks Hags I'll look into it. I'm looking for a inch or so bigger stamp, with just my name & location. Or maybe they offer free design session & I'll get something fancy. Thanks for the help.

Guys & gals who could I purchase a custom makers stamp from? Something I can set with a big maul? Preferably a stainless steel or brass constructed stamp. What does something like this cost? $100+ dollars? Any & all help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Where you located? U.S? What would it take to own it? Do you got idea what it's worth. I like old stuff like that. Thanks.

For your belt length, use a online belt length calculator. You will need to know all your pulley diameters before ordering a belt using a belt length calculator.

I was wondering if the 206rb-5 would handle 207 thread. Basically if it's got some wear the 206rb might sew with a 207 thread is what you are saying. Thanks. I appreciate your input.

Thanks for sharing your expertise on your bag construction. I appreciate it.

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your time and knowledge. It looks like a Consew 206 RB-5 will be my next major purchase. Thanks everyone.

May I ask what that machine was originally built for? & what era was that machine. That's soo cool seeing that machine in action. Thanks.