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I was going to make something like this but when I received the quote for cat 8 machine screws from the local fastener chain I realized that it is cheaper to buy boutique leather goods.

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3 minutes ago, DrmCa said:

I was going to make something like this but when I received the quote for cat 8 machine screws from the local fastener chain I realized that it is cheaper to buy boutique leather goods.

Not sure what a cat 8 machine screw is, however I just picked up some 5 inch by 1/4 inch stainless steal bolts from my ace hardware for about 2.79 a piece, and then grinded them down.  I have nothing against purchasing tools from a professional company at all, I just don't know what I need as I am too new to this, So when I run into an issue I think man if I had something like "..." then I make it.  And that's where I am now.. Eventually Ill probably purchase professional tools, that do what I have created however, if I don't need to then maybe not.

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These look geeat. Im wanting to do the same. I recently took a class with Rocky Minster on his arizona/porter style carving. He used to work at porters before they shut down and has some tools that are hard to come by. The bevelers are slightly different than what's available today and the camouflage is very different. I can figure out the shaders and bevelers I think, but getting the cam shape right is going to be tricky. As for adding lines and checkering I'm somewhat at a loss. I'm not sure if needle files or a checkering file would be best. It's hard to tell from these photos but the cam shape has domed and has the shoulders below the face of the tool. Replicating it seems tricky to me haha

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Needle files should do just fine. Dremel kits also come with diamond 45 degree slot tools that can be used as well.

Machines: Mitsubishi DB-130 single needle, Kansai Special RX-9803/UTC coverstitch, Union Special 56300F chainstitch, Pfaff 335-17 cylinder arm walking foot, Bonis Type A fur machine, Huji 43-6 patcher, Singer 99 hand cranked, Juki DDL-553 single needle (for sale)

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15 hours ago, Hairic said:

Not sure what a cat 8 machine screw is, however I just picked up some 5 inch by 1/4 inch stainless steal bolts from my ace hardware for about 2.79 a piece, and then grinded them down.  I have nothing against purchasing tools from a professional company at all, I just don't know what I need as I am too new to this, So when I run into an issue I think man if I had something like "..." then I make it.  And that's where I am now.. Eventually Ill probably purchase professional tools, that do what I have created however, if I don't need to then maybe not.

thats where i get mine lol. some tools are pretty hard to replicate at home but most aren't If you have time search through the  threads on leather tools there are alot of homemade ideas.

Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms.

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1 hour ago, DrmCa said:

Needle files should do just fine. Dremel kits also come with diamond 45 degree slot tools that can be used as well.

I'm not familiar with this dremel bit. Is it the diamond cylindrical bit? Thanks for the info 

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I am referring to the right-most bit in the row #4 from the top. Between the cone and what I refer to as pancake.

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This one? Thanks for the help again

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Yes, that's the one I meant. NP!

Machines: Mitsubishi DB-130 single needle, Kansai Special RX-9803/UTC coverstitch, Union Special 56300F chainstitch, Pfaff 335-17 cylinder arm walking foot, Bonis Type A fur machine, Huji 43-6 patcher, Singer 99 hand cranked, Juki DDL-553 single needle (for sale)

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