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For some reason, my Cowboy 4500 started missing a stitch, after clunking, in the middle of a long line of stitching. At first, I thought it was a needle issue, changed needle, no help. Then, I thought it was an issue with the roller guide forcing the needle over into another part...nope. Finally, I sought help online. There are a couple of sites that have videos by supposedly knowledgeable people...that may be, but a totally out of focus image, after they acknowledge that the image is totally out of focus, and abysmal lighting, after they acknowledge abysmal lighting, and I was through. Then I remembered Uwe has videos on youtube. Seriously, great lighting, ALWAYS IN PERFECT FOCUS, and a running commentary via text on screen. Yeah, buddy! I managed to totally re-time my machine and am back to perfect stitching. Uwe does it right. Check it out if you need help with your machine. He restored my sanity today, and that is no small task, on the best of days! Jeff

3 - DVDs For Sale 1- Making a Turk's Head Bracelet by Robert Black – 1 DVD - $30.00 Shows you step-by-step, discusses the use of different materials, doubling and tripling, and how to expand the dimensions of a turkshead; other applications for turkshead knots are shown to help you gain ideas for future fancy knotting projects. 2- Custom Knife Sheaths with Chuck Burrows – 2 DVDs - $40.00 Chuck Burrows of Wild Rose Trading Company takes you step by step through making a Hunter and a Mexican Loop sheath. See how a professional does a Snakeskin Inlay and learn expert techniques on stamping & carving that will take your work to the next level. Packed with almost four hours of valuable information (!), you will learn from start to finish how to make custom knife sheaths. Discover the secrets that will make your work look more professional while giving beginners the knowledge to complete leather projects of their own. 3- Drawing Western Scroll Designs with Chuck Smith, Hide Crafters Production – 1 DVD – 18.00 Learn to create you own style of western scroll designs from Chuck Smith. Chuck demonstrates a step-by-step method of making scroll patterns to fit any project imaginable. Email me at texasholsters-at-gmail-dot-com Email me at the below:

I am seeking advice on selling my leatherwork collection. I attached a list of the books, dvds, stamps, and other items that I hope to sell. Where have you found the best luck in selling your items: this site, Ebay, other sites? Do you recommend grouping items together or selling individually? Any suggestions on getting the best pictures? How do you recommend pricing the items? I'm assuming a few books, like the Home Study Course, are harder to come by but am not sure of it's worth. I was unable to find the record of what I had paid originally. We live 25 miles from town, which only has a post office. We do not have a UPS or FedEx nearby. Any thoughts on how to ship items? Any help, advice, suggestions, comments, or two cents would be appreciated.Thank you. Leatherwork Books and Supplies - Inventory to Sell.doc

Thought I would share a new YouTube series I started on leather craft and hanging out in my leather shop with me doing shop talk. Please watch, like, comment and share. Thanks! Here is episode 4:

Hope you guys enjoy the new episode. Please subscribe to my channel. Thanks!

Hi Wondering if anyone makes videos/have a youtube channel to draw more engagement and sales to your etsy shop? I did a video, but not too sure how to use it yet.. Will like to hear your ideas/thoughts!