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Hello! I'm new to leathermaking. I have no tools, no leather, or anything. I would like to dive into this hobby. I know that might be pricy, but I'm not too worried about it. I would like to know what to make first, how to practice, what tools to buy, and really just everything I should know! I woul...
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Brand new small leather wallet cutting die kit. $120 plus $20 shipping firm, Made by Int,l Die just before shut their doors. They sent me three identical kits! There is one left to sell to recoup the money spent
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Hi Everyone, I am pretty new to this and still learning tricks of the trade, honestly the reason I got into it was all because I was searching for a pair of nice pair of soft sole moccasins and couldn’t find ones I like so, I decided I would make my own. My first attempt honestly di...
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Used 2x and has extra cutting board and tipping tubes. Turn out professional-level belts and straps 1" to 2" (25 to 51 mm) wide and up to 15 oz. (6.0 mm) with one pull of the handle. This heavy-duty machine uses 4 tons(562 kg/cm) of compression force to cut four holes, buckle slot and point at...
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Hi guy, I'm fairly new to this. Got my first stcjing pony today. I'm so excited to start making some quality stuff. My pony came with some padding, some stretchy, shiny stuff. I guess my first question is, should I use the pieces given or just use veg tan scraps or chrome tan scrap...
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Purchased fall 2019 from Techsew. I am cutting material that is to soft for machine I couldn’t get it to cut correct( all mechanical parts non electronic with machine. ) . It is for vegtan leather greater than 5-6 ounce. Want to sell for $1,800 I will include the table and servo motor - willing to...
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Hello! I am an amateur handbag crafter. I currently make bags out of salvaged sails, salvaged horse tack, and cast off marine vinyl as well as waxed canvas. My work is usually a mix of fabrics. You can see samples on my Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/saphaeron/, and find me on Instagram #calyp...
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I am new to the forum. Like to start leather crafts purely for personal need. Primarily watch straps. I am watch collector and hobby-watch makers. This is an effort to be self supplier of my own leather demands.
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Hi, I am selling a load of BRAND NEW Vergez blanchard tools as well as an Osborne punch set and Japanese punch. All the items are in pristine condition, and need to go. I became a vegan (don't use leather) right after buying the tools...so I never used them. These tools are amazing quality (us...
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I want to thank everyone here for allowing me to become a member. I have just gotten back into working with leather after a long time away from it. I have already made a few things, cross draw gun belt, standard gun belt, and a wallet for my wife. Thanks for the chance to show off what I have m...
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So, just more curious how people start to finish there projects. Working on a set of spur straps.. and I am hand stitching it. Would you make your groove and stitch marks before you dye it? or after? Do you glue the front piece to the lined piece before stamping or after? How do you do your steps wh...
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Well, decided to look up any forums I could find on leather working, and luckily this one is still in use. Wanted to say hi from the outdoor state of Idaho. I have been into leather most of my life, but only within the last year, maybe not even that long did I start working with leather. I use...
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Hello, I am looking at buying my second sewing machine and need help, I have never used a machine before so I am looking for something that's user friendly has a servo motor and a speed reducer. I had bought a jack sewing machine over a year ago paid $1850.00 for it and never been able to use i...
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I have a group of tools I am looking to sell as one lot. 19 pieces total. $50+ shipping. These are brand new tools. I may have used a couple of them once. They are in great condition and ready for use! Email me Rachael@heavyleathernyc.com I can send more photos if you need. Another ph...
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This is my first attemp at a nice bookmark, what do you guys think? https://postimg.org/image/ksj2s1anp/ I used 3-4 oz veg tanned leather, 0.3 ml of Eco-Flo Java Brown dye mixed with 1 ml water. Fire Red and White acrylic Angelus paint. Still need to apply Fiebing's Resolene finish.
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Hi, I started learning to work with leather recently. I've learned some on my own but I know there are the right ways and in some cases easier ways to do things. I've made some leather bags, cuffs, keychains, pattern weights I live in Norwalk CT and I'm looking for classes or a leatherworker wi... -
I’m a Newbie to This Arena And Want to Buy Some Tools That Will Last For Quite a While. I want to get a skiver/splitter. Have Heard Much About Osborne 84 And 86. I Also Recognize There Are Many Others Out There That Are Similar. I Don’t Mind Spending The Money to Get a New Osborne 84 But I’m Wonder...
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Hello, i am just starting out and i figured out real fast that this is a VERY expensive hobby starting up, but I've found and made some things to cut cost that i wanted to share with yal to help out, ill label whats free, and what i payed for and how much. 1. FREE... wine box from any liquor st...
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My buddy and I had an idea to make an over-sized swing arm bag (big enough to hold his leather jacket and a few other things). We came up with an idea and then I headed off to the garage to make one. I started with a rough template I made. Late into the project I noticed a piece of the leather damag...
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Hello I'm just starting to use this forum and found out that this is a great place to be A year ago I started to work with leather and found a hole new world! Ever since I have worked on my skills and hope to get even better. well that's all I got have a nice day
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My first attempt at a biker style wallet. I'm only a couple months into the whole leather crafting and really enjoying it. I learned a lot from this project.
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New in the box. I'm not interested in going through ALL this stuff I got or trying to sell it, but I will let this go before i move. I bought this over a year ago, but never took it out of the box. $100 + actual shipping (or pick it up, just as good) http://www.leathermachineco.com/shop/...
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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,...
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Pulled the trigger and bought a new Cobra machine. Should be here next week. Hopefully I generate enough to pay for it. If not, OH WELL!!! New Tools.
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I'm BRAND NEW!!! I just bought a GA5-1 from a buddy of mine and I want to learn how everything works on my Techsew. I'm going to make small leather bags and such. Thanks for your help! Tyler
