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Hello! Are there any concho/hardware suppliers other than SX Industries and the typical retail sites (conchos.com, etc) that people use?

Here's a tutorial I put together on how to make your own coin conchos. There's not much to it really, you just need to learn how to solder, and really that's what this tutorial teaches you. Making coin conchos is sort of incidental once you figure out how to solder. This is something you can master in an afternoon. How-To-Make-Coin-Conchos-2.pdf

ABOUT ME: Hi there! I am searching for someone who might need a great INDUSTRIAL sewing machine Check this out please and see if it could be of any use... I was going to create leather belts and gun holsters in Texas, but I changed my mind once I returned to Alabama...I am an aerialist and I would like to sell my machine to invest in my dream...If you're not interested PLEASE share with someone you think may be interested. The Lord works in mysterious ways, #GodBless ABOUT THE MACHINE: The Techsew 5100 Special Edition is the ultimate sewing machine designed for a wide range of leather work projects. Light range leather work: Purses, handbags, pouches, wallets, notebook covers, vests Medium range leather work: Belts, knife sheaths, scabbards, quivers, horse blankets Heavy range leather work: Saddles, gun holsters, knife sheaths, harnesses, horse tack Additionally it is also great for non-leather work applications such as tie down straps, boat/car covers, orthopaedics, thick paper binding, parachute harnesses, tarps, vinyl, canvas, synthetics, heavy webbing and more. What makes the Techsew 5100 Special Edition so special? Techsew SmartServo-NP Needle Position Motor The Techsew SmartServo-NP is an automatic needle positioning motor which saves you tons of time and effort while sewing. This powerful and versatile motor will automatically lift the needle at the end of a seam, or automatically leave it in the bottom position. This will eliminate the need to constantly turn your handwheel to position your needle. At 1HP and 800W, The SmartServo-NP will help your machine power through thick leather at any of the 16 adjustable speed settings. Additionally, a speed reducer is used in combination with the SmartServo-NP motor for added power and speed control. This system is ideal for beginner, intermediate and expert sewers as well. ALL EXCLUSIVE TO THE TECHSEW 5100 SPECIAL EDITION! Features: Triple Feed - Walking Foot (needle feed + alternating presser feet + bottom feed) 1" Presser foot clearance Sews from 6oz all the way up to 7/8" thick 16.5" Cylinder bed Equipped with Techsew SmartServo-NP motor and speed reducer to sew at slow & controlled speeds - great for novice, intermediate and professional sewers Reverse stitch - for reinforcing stitches 12 inch heavy duty flywheel Reinforced steel pedestal style table with adjustable height (sew standing up or sitting down) Includes: Complete table with casters, SmartServo-NP motor, speed reducer,TS-28 LED lamp, TS-5 LED stitch light, TLG laser guide, swing down roller guide, flatbed table attachment, 3 pkgs of Organ diamond point needles,8 bobbins, thread lube pot, left toe foot, double toe foot, center foot, smooth blanket foot set, 1 lb. (16oz) cone of thread, oiler, instruction manual, repair tools, thread clipper. Stitch length adjustment up to 11mm (7/16") Uses thread sizes 69 to 415 Uses needle sizes 18 to 27 FREE setup & instructional DVD included! Includes Limited Lifetime Warranty and FREE technical support for the life of your machine Machine comes pre-threaded, oiled, adjusted and READY TO SEW Specifications: Needle sizes: 18 to 27 Thread sizes: 69 to 415 Presser foot clearance: 1" Sewing capacity: 6oz to 7/8" thick Cylinder bed length: 16.5" Maximum stitch length: 11mm Techsew SmartServo-NP motor: 800W, 1HP, 110V, 300 to 1800RPM, 16 speed settings with bright LED display, completely silent when idle and reduced noise during operation. The most POWERFUL servo motor in the industry.

Hello - Help! I need someone who can affix ten silver conchos to a new leather belt. The conchos have been cut out of the old belt, which became unusable. New posts would have to be attached to the conchos. Each concho has a slight curve to accommodate a circular waist. The last person who mounted them to a new belt left them raised too high and they caught on the car seat first time I got in, so they have to be "sunk" into the leather. I can supply pictures of the conchos. For what it is worth, this is an old Jeep Collins belt of great sentimental value. Jeep's operation is no longer doing belts or belt repair. Any ideas, most welcome. I live in the DC area but will happily ship. Many thanks. Happy holidays, Mountaineer

I am getting more orders for items lined with spots. I do not do well setting a long line of spots consistently by hand. Is the Weaver Little Wonder the best machine to set spots? Will it set them easily and consistently? I don't mind spending the money, I just want to get the job done with much less trouble than it is now.

I recently acquired a vintage roughout roping saddle in its original condition. It has 3" wide fender adjustment, with the old bolt and blanket pin system. From the marks left, it doesn't appear the stirrups were ever adjusted with the old lacing system, and definitely never Blevins, though lace adjustment may have been replaced with the bolts and pin system shortly after purchase. Naturally, the pins are missing, so the former owner used baling wire in their place. I'm wondering if anyone knows approximately when the pin system was in its zenith to help date the saddle. (I rode in an old JC Higgins in the early 60s that used the bolt and pin adjusters, FWIW.) There are no maker marks that I've yet discovered, though I have not yet pulled back the seat to find any marks that may be on the rawhide tree. I'd like to find replacement pins if anyone knows of any (I remember they used to be sold on cards at tack stores eons ago!), and I'm also trying to find replacement leather rosettes with the old sawtooth edge. Pics attached. Any insights are appreciated. Thanks!

I am getting out of the saddle business and have many conchos for sale, many are Montana Silversmith. All sizes and patterns. Asking $3 for Silver conchos and $8 for Montana Silver. Have some long cheek pieces Montana Silver for $25. Would like to sell as a lot, so give me your best offer. If I am unsuccessful, I will consider parting out. Shoot me any questions. I have more pictures than what I am allowed to post here. Thanks!

I have 88 conchos for sale. Can sell individually but prefer bulk! $3 each, $25 for 10 pc. or $175 for all 88. They are 2 5/8" x 2 1/2" and fit a 1" belt. Shipping not included.

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I bout the machine "like new" last March, and it still is...I used it only twice to practice stitching a belt, but then life kinda got hectic and never got around to using it again. Then, from Texas, I moved to Alabama and the machine has been stored this whole time...and yes, It is fully assembled, you can see it run and test it out before purchase. Ok, as for price....I have 3 options for you to consider... 1. $2700, my price of the machine INCLUDING my whole investment of merchandise for my attempted leather business (lol), which values at approx. $3500-$4000 at least..ALL purchased from Tandy Leather......THIS consists of NEW HUGE spools of thread*, NEW dyes and some used bottles of different color dyes, conditioner/gloss, NEW tools (multiple size punches,riveting kits, jewel setters, marker, hand carver, etc) , NEW conchos, jewels, eyelets, NEW belt buckles, LOTS of NEW UNUSED RAW leather belts, NEW belt loops AND tips, NEW packages of daubbers, 3/4" ALPHABET LETTER Leather punch set, guides, and maybe something I'm missing but whatever it is, its included! lol 2. $2500, price of the machine, spools of thread, and I will allow you to pick a few other things you might immediately need...To be discussed 3. $2250 machine only, and yes, the thread...I wouldn't want to sell you a machine without AT LEAST having that to get started *If I cannot find the thread at that moment, I WILL send it to you...Off hand, at this very moment, I can't recall where it is stored but I do have them Please consider these options and let me know how you feel, I do want to let it go, for someone else to use and benefit from so once you contact me, we can talk and see what will better accommodate each other because I have other business venture plans as well love... thank you for your time! Hope to speak with you soon!!! #GodBless

BRAND NEW ACCESSORIES! Hi love! Are you looking for leather belts? accessories? tools to make belts and other leatherwork with? I invested in leatherwork while located in TX and moved to Alabama sooooo, obviously a huge change in market potential! I decided to just let it go and sell it to start a more passionate venture

I need solid brass conchos 4- 3" Chicago screw 6 - 3" slotted 6- 2.5" Chicago screw 4- 2.5" slotted 12- 2.0" Chicago screw 8 - 2.0" slotted 4- 1 3/4 slotted 8- 13/4 Chicago screw 8 - 1 1/2 Chicago screw 8 - 1 1/2 slotted 10- 1" Chicago screw I usually buy from weaver but they are out of three inch any leads or makers feel free to email me Border.vaquero7@gmail.com

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Does anyone have a supplier for the longer shanked boot conchos? I want them for many projects I have going and so far have not been successful. Figured other on here might know!

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Greetings everyone. I am looking for a source for these conchos. They are relatively thin, stamped antique nickel silver, most likely from New Mexico. The ones I need are 1", 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" with screw backs, different patterns. I used to get them from Argent Express but I just can't find a supplier for them now. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and, keep carvin"!

Greetings everyone. I am looking for a source for these conchos. They are relatively thin, stamped antique nickel silver, most likely from New Mexico. The one I need are 1", 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" with screw backs. I used to get them from Argent Express but I just can't find a supplier for them now. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and, keep carvin"!

My daughter asked if I could make her a belt, so to the leather store we went. Would you expect anything less as I said she could pick anything she wanted:) I was not expecting it to be $80-100 to make a belt(that was elite pricing). Used light weight saddle skirting(12-13oz) with deertan cowhide lining, nice substantial belt. Been a little while since I posted anything….. What do y'all think????? Allan

Can someone explain what JWP hardware is and where I can find it? I have a customer asking for it and apparently what I thought it was is not what it actually was. Where can I find it? Thanks so much!

I have about 15000 Conchos for sale they are for the most part $.50 each also have 10000 buckles and tips and keepers this is all brighton stuff all new I bought out a distributor if you want a lot we can make a deal THANKS

If anyone could tell me what the small copper conchos or brads are listed as on the internet so that i can buy some to make my own i would greatly appreciate it.. Thanks

Hi here is a belt I just made for a friend /customer,he is very happy with it, Made from 3mm veg tan leather ,with feibings acrylic dye and finished with 3 coats of 50/50 Resoline. Also with matching keyfob made the same with lacing border.

Hello, I am using conchos snaps on a notebook for the first time. I am using a screw back concho that is attached to the female part of the snap. After installing, there is a big gap between the strap with the concho and the notebook. I'm wondering if I did something wrong, or used the wrong hardware? It just seems like there shouldn't be such a big gap between the strap and the notebook. The pictures aren't the best but hopefully they show the problem clearly enough. I would appreciate any feedback. Bob