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Old 03-23-2009, 02:44 PM
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recommendation requested.

I have had enough of fighting with the wrong machine to do the job. Stitching I mean of course. I have a 1920's Singer patch machine that I have spent more time and money on than I want to admit and still have yet to be able to sew a decent sheath. Time to bite the bullet and get what I should have. Now I just need to know what that is. What do you recommend for the hobby knife maker who wants to make his own sheaths?
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Old 03-23-2009, 08:27 PM
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Steve, just how serious is your hobby? If you are doing less than 50 sheaths a year I doubt that a stitcher would be economically feasible. Second hand Tippman Boss's will run between 700 and 850 dollars. Although they are a decent machine, they are a little tempermental and the book of instructions is woefully shy on info as to how to time them. the Artisan 3000 is an excellent choice but the used ones are rare and a new one all set up with the various foots, flat bed addition, etc. will set you back between $2300 and $2500. This is a big lay out for a hobby, my friend. Your Singer patcher does not have the ability to sew heavy leather but will do a creditable job on anchoring inlays.
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Old 03-24-2009, 10:46 PM
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Use your new mini mill.I do it that way using small drill bits.You have to hand stitch them but if you take your time drilling then it will look no different than if done with a Tipman Boss or other leather stichtcher.I also highly recommend Chuck Burrows videos on sheath construction.


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Old 03-27-2009, 10:12 AM
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Plus one on Sandy's post to the word. The patch machine was never intended for anything very heavy at all and unless the inlay is under split material, I doubt the patch machine could even handle that.

The Tippmann Boss (Used and in good condition) would probably best suit your needs, but is a way back second to the Artisan 3000 in actual fact.

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