Thescandall Report post Posted January 27, 2022 I’ve got a huge learning curve when it comes to making corners. Also on just cutting the leather. But for my first run with the new machine I guess it will have to do. You can’t go back and fix stuff so it’s move forward. Buckles and bling next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted January 27, 2022 Looks good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted January 27, 2022 that is looking really good, i use a my belt sander or sandpaper to clean up curves and edges, careful with a belt sander or you can burn your leather. I like the sheath it reminds me of the one Burt Reynolds wore on Gunsmoke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoxerMel Report post Posted February 7, 2022 That looks nice. I'm still afraid of my machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted February 10, 2022 There are a lot of hints on this forum about corners, rounded and otherwise. Helped me A LOT! My problem was certain areas where you must go slowly, and they always say, "do this part by hand with the wheel", well, sure, but to release the clutch, you must press on the pedal ever so slightly, to release the clutch, and it releases the hounds, instead! And, yes, the first one is the worst. Experience and practice is your friend, mostly practice, that's what scrap leather is for. I can't believe it, but I suspect the lack of ability to gently press on the foot pedal goes back to my youth and sports cars. I'm sure I'm the ONLY one. I know all y'all were angels. Except for Chuck123Wapati, we all know you were an animal. Ha! Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted February 11, 2022 1 hour ago, alpha2 said: There are a lot of hints on this forum about corners, rounded and otherwise. Helped me A LOT! My problem was certain areas where you must go slowly, and they always say, "do this part by hand with the wheel", well, sure, but to release the clutch, you must press on the pedal ever so slightly, to release the clutch, and it releases the hounds, instead! And, yes, the first one is the worst. Experience and practice is your friend, mostly practice, that's what scrap leather is for. I can't believe it, but I suspect the lack of ability to gently press on the foot pedal goes back to my youth and sports cars. I'm sure I'm the ONLY one. I know all y'all were angels. Except for Chuck123Wapati, we all know you were an animal. Ha! Jeff wha, who, me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
