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I'm new to this forum as a member but I have stopped in from time to time for info. I started my company over a year ago and it was due to the insanely shitty leather goods that flood the market, figured I could do it better. I come from a construction background of 16 years, my father and I own a company and I do the trim making, tile work and fine details of our operation along with all other aspects of construction. I just love fine details and a high end product, it overflows into my wood working, metal fab and leather designs. So far everything I do is hand stitched, I just bought a Consew 226 from the original owner so I will have many questions in the future!

I make mostly men's daily items: Belts, wallets, watch straps and bags.

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I was out riding on my high horse, it was such a nice day for a gallop.

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I welcome any advice, I currently use a waxed round synthetic sinew in all my stitching. I use Wickett & Craig and just sent in for a large sample from Horween, W&C is just local to me, so that is why I mostly use them. I am a perfectionist, so I am VERY hard on myself and my products, I strive to only use the best and offer stuff to last a life time.

If someone could be so kind to direct me to a Servo motor that is best suited to the Consew 226 that would be great! I talked with Leather Machine Co yesterday about buying the 226 and Bob called me back but I was on the road to buy the 226. Is their servo motors made in China? I don;t mind spending 500+ on a proper digital servo motor.









I was out riding on my high horse, it was such a nice day for a gallop.

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How were you able to order a large sample from Horween?

I sent them an email of the types of leather I was interested in seeing(oil, veg*16oz, chromexcel) and the colors I wanted to use, the sales agent said they would send me out a sample packet to my provided address. I'm excited to see their leathers :)









I was out riding on my high horse, it was such a nice day for a gallop.

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Oh, that's great. Did you send it directly to Horween or to Tannery Row?

Went to their website and under the contact button is this #

(773) 772-2026









I was out riding on my high horse, it was such a nice day for a gallop.

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Welcome to the forum, and I look forward to seeing what else you make. I like the black leather bag. It looks very solid. Is it 16 oz? It looks ridiculously thick.

Thanks for the info on Horween - I was just considering asking them for samples as well.

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The mini toiletry bag is made from 9-10oz but it is a 1pc construction that is held together with copper rivets and post screws. The sides overlap and the bottom folds up to make a tight case that is strong to hold glass and other bottles for travel.









I was out riding on my high horse, it was such a nice day for a gallop.

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Nice work. that first is a monster!

I got some Horween swatch samples. They mail them out free - just ask.

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They look great and very durable. My only comment is with regards to the third picture. I noticed you stitched across the leather handle straps. I would not have done that because it creates a perfourated line in the strap which could be a possible point of weakness if the straps are flexed over time. The vertical and lower stitching, and the rivet looks very sturdy and would be more than adequate. Just my opinion.

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