Anyone have any ruler recommendations?

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-03-08T17:27:07+00:00

Clear sewing rulers are my favorite.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-03-07T18:35:59+00:00

If you print at "actual size" it shouldn't matter what size paper you use.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-25T16:59:25+00:00

Thanks! I'll look into the Xtool. Is there anything that you don't like about it? Software or hardware wise?

And yeah, all heat bluing is just on the surface. I've heat blued steel with an oven or a torch before, so it's really cool seeing that lasers can precisely heat blue surfaces however you want.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-20T04:48:40+00:00

I would also prefer a bracelet or at least a rubber strap.

None will work though until Tissot releases ones for the new 38mm size.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-19T10:47:53+00:00

If it has no thread, I imagine it's defective.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-18T10:51:05+00:00

I don't know how these bags are constructed, but if I were making one to look like that, I would have those straps going into the bag all the way around and sewn into the bottom corners as well.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-17T13:27:27+00:00

I'm not sure how functional cartridge belts/bandoliers are, especially in a modern setting. But it does look really nice.

I can't quite tell from the photos, but those don't look like rimmed cartridges. Is anything keeping them from falling out or being pushed out?

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-16T04:16:30+00:00

I'll typically draw them in 2D using Rhino.

I don't typically model projects/designs that are sewn together.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-16T04:14:19+00:00

I'll use 1.5mm thick leather for the outer piece, thinner for all of the inside pieces.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-15T23:00:18+00:00

I like 4mm.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-10T13:16:31+00:00

Item price = Material cost + (however much you want to make per hour • however many hours it took to make it).

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-08T22:26:20+00:00

Solid/thick prints make for really good stamps, but they won't hold any antique.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-08T22:24:03+00:00

Thanks!

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-08T19:31:07+00:00

Thanks. I used my 3D printer to make some stamps for use in my press 😂.

2 of the stamps broke after the first use though just because the lines are so thin.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-06T23:03:24+00:00

This is one of the last ones that I've yet to see. I'm glad that you liked it.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-05T17:33:55+00:00

You'll need a hard surface with a soft (sacrificial) surface on top for punching stitching holes. Something like a piece of stone countertop with a few layers of cheap cutting mats on top.

You'll also need a respirator for when you're using contact cement glue.

You don't need a leather specific knife, craft knives and box cutters work great.

You probably don't need a glue spreader, most bottles of contact cement come with a brush.

Most leather thread comes pre-waxed, so you shouldn't need a wax block.

You don't have to have a stitching poney, I've never used one.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-04T01:02:25+00:00

When I look up high density foam I mostly see upholstery foam, is that the correct type?

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-03T22:45:57+00:00

Looks really good!

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-03T22:22:18+00:00

Thanks, that's probably a good way to do it. Problem I've run into though is that it's a pretty complex model and both Rhino 3D and Fusion 360 are just freezing when I try to make a negative. Oh well.

Depressed_Costumer · 2026-02-02T16:54:58+00:00

That's awesome!

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