Northmount Posted January 29, 2018 Report Posted January 29, 2018 Bamboo skewers work well too. They are more fiberous so work better than soft wood. Glue just the same as you would with toothpicks or matches. Can sharpen them as needed to make them fit. I use what ever is conveniently located for the job at hand. All three materials work. Tom Quote
Members Mattsbagger Posted February 7, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 7, 2018 Well I got it up and running. Replaced the wood screw with a leather "nut" with a carriage bolt and a bushing. Epoxy and brass wood screws on the thingy that locks the jaws closed. New strap and buckle. And some crappy padding to pad my boney butt.lol Its a little different stitching at an angle but doesn't seem to affect the look of my stitches. And it's nice that the thread never catches on anything. Quote
alpha2 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Posted February 8, 2018 Way to go, Matt! Glad you got it up and running. Quote So much leather...so little time.
bikermutt07 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Posted February 8, 2018 25 minutes ago, Mattsbagger said: Well I got it up and running. Replaced the wood screw with a leather "nut" with a carriage bolt and a bushing. Epoxy and brass wood screws on the thingy that locks the jaws closed. New strap and buckle. And some crappy padding to pad my boney butt.lol Its a little different stitching at an angle but doesn't seem to affect the look of my stitches. And it's nice that the thread never catches on anything. Looking good. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
alpha2 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Posted February 8, 2018 On 1/29/2018 at 0:08 PM, Northmount said: Bamboo skewers work well too. They are more fiberous so work better than soft wood. Glue just the same as you would with toothpicks or matches. Can sharpen them as needed to make them fit. I use what ever is conveniently located for the job at hand. All three materials work. Tom I did not know that, thanks! We've got those skewers around here! I LOVE this forum! Quote So much leather...so little time.
Members Carson Posted February 8, 2018 Members Report Posted February 8, 2018 Perdy Quote If you can live, thank god If you can read, thank a teacher If you can read this in English, thank a veteran May God Bless, Carson of C Hangin Diamond Leather and Catte Company
Members byggyns Posted February 8, 2018 Members Report Posted February 8, 2018 18 hours ago, alpha2 said: I did not know that, thanks! We've got those skewers around here! I LOVE this forum! My dad taught me about the toothpick/match stick/bamboo skewer trick in order to fill the screw holes in a door frame to replace a door striker plate,. The new one had holes in a different location than the prior one. Quote
Members DV8DUG Posted February 11, 2018 Members Report Posted February 11, 2018 Lucky Duck! I would love to have a project like this. Quote I think of Chinese food when I think of life; That's sweet and sour. My life is sweet as saccharin. Ye Scurvy Dog. Swords, Weapons, Dungeon Furniture, Custom Leather Work, and More...
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