2 Tooled Notepads And A Plain Ring Binder - My Latest Projects

[robert]

I just started making a few projects after taking a couple of years off. The notepads are for the smaller pads, and the ring binder is for full size paper. All are sewn with my Boss, which I cant seem to get adjusted right. Its like an old chainsaw - you have to use it often enough to understand its quirks... The floral (non-oakleaf) pattern is one of Carey Blanchard's that I modified slightly. The oakleaf pattern is mine.

[NatesCustomHolsters]

That is just awesome tooling my friend! I wish I was that smooth. Someday, with enough practice maybe.

-Nate

[caaront]

Awesome work.

[PANTHER]

Very nice work.

Panther

[Rohn]

Love them both. You have done a very good job.

[Ferg]

Strictly an observation: Do the folks using the Tippman have problems keeping the stitch length exactly the same?

Your designs and workmanship is excellent.

ferg

I just started making a few projects after taking a couple of years off. The notepads are for the smaller pads, and the ring binder is for full size paper. All are sewn with my Boss, which I cant seem to get adjusted right. Its like an old chainsaw - you have to use it often enough to understand its quirks... The floral (non-oakleaf) pattern is one of Carey Blanchard's that I modified slightly. The oakleaf pattern is mine.

[particle]

Strictly an observation: Do the folks using the Tippman have problems keeping the stitch length exactly the same?

Your designs and workmanship is excellent.

ferg

Yes. At least I have a problem with it. I have the presser foot loose enough to not mark the leather too much, but it also allows the piece to slip backwards a bit because of the thread tension. I've found if you gently push the item towards the machine you can minimize the slipping.

[Tinneal]

They look great!

[husker]

Yes. At least I have a problem with it. I have the presser foot loose enough to not mark the leather too much, but it also allows the piece to slip backwards a bit because of the thread tension. I've found if you gently push the item towards the machine you can minimize the slipping.

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[robert]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments. I really enjoyed these projects after an extended break. All three are gifts, which is always fun for me.

Regarding the stitch length, yes the Boss is a bit hard to keep stitch lengths exactly the same. I used to run a stiching wheel along the stiching groove to help - I could manually keep the stiches even, and probably need to go back to that method. Mostly on these projects, I had having a hard time getting the upper and lower thread tension right. I need to use the machine more, it gets cranky when it sits, or maybe I just lose the "feel" for it.