How To use a Leather Craftool Pro Press

[@eh024680]

Absolutely awesome illustration and presentation. Eddie Hodges Phila., PA. USA

[@yubidubi]

Nice video. Thank you for posting

[@HillBillyDesigns]

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[@wjneupe]

I have joined both the Cobra group and your FB page thanks for the tip.

[@larrydennett5108]

looking at getting one thanks for the heads up

[@wjneupe]

Another interesting video, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@HillBillyDesigns]

Hello Bill Neupert. Again Thank You for Watching!! I Really need to get more videos up just so many things to do, Have you got a Machine Yet? I know you were looking at the one of mine if you would like to see some good how to videos on that one and other Cobra machines Go to Also there is a Really great Facebook page that he runs that helps a WHOLE lot for and problems you might have "Tips and Tricks with Cobra Class Leather Working Equipment" I am NOT trying to sale that machine Just that I really Like that Machine it is just Awesome!!! My Facebook Page fb.me/HillbillyDesigns Sorry about all the links Have a Great Day Bill ~Hillbilly~

[@wjneupe]

I haven't decided on a machine yet. I am thinking I might like one like your Cobra - but a lost less expensive. My budget is about $1500-$2000 for a machine. I will probably not sew anything much heavier than a purse, belts, wallets, etc. I might like to try my hand at a holster eventually. I am looking for a pattern for a purse, I can't draw very well, so I have to wait until I run across one online. I'm looking at the Cowboy 2500 and the Cobra Class 26. I think that either one will do just fine for What I want, what do you think? Just to give you a little background on myself, I am a Retire Policeman and have been doing woodworking for the past 30 years. In Jan of 2017 I was diagnosed with lung cancer - I've been treated and appear to be doing fine now. A side effect of the lung damage is that the wood dust really doesn't go with my wanting to breathe. I was into leather work in the '70s and thought that I would get back into that. So I'm building up my leather tools as I sell off my woodworking tools. I have a friend that has committed to buying my Lathe in the next month or so, as soon as he does, I will turn that money into a sewing machine. I don't really think I need a sewing machine, but I hate hand sewing.

[@HillBillyDesigns]

Yes Bill the Cobras are $$$ I had just bit the bullet and went big we will see how that works so far GREAT!! I really do not know much about the cowboy 2500 i did look at them when i was in the market, There are a hand Full of different Cylinder arm of that size out there Like Techsew, Consew, Juki, Cowboy, and a few more I believe i went with the Cobra because i live close by there Main Office/Warehouse here in Ontario CA. Also the other REALLY Big reason is the Tech support that is available! As i was doing my research i had found that when they were having a problem with there machine (Other Brands) it would take a good bit of time to get tech support for there machine IF ANY !!!!! To me that is very important Especially after buying such an expensive piece of machinery. You really should check out and join Tips and Tricks with Cobra Class Leather Working Equipment if anything to find out more about some of the other machines they are loyal to Cobra But not Bias of other machine bands and there is a lot of really nice people there (A LOT OF INFORMATION) you will also see post of people that may have problems with there machine and FIND the solution to there problem, most of the time it is operator error. This site is dedicated to Tech Support for the Cobra Equipment. Some about me i am a Fire Mechanic for a Very large Fire Department here in Calif. about 6 years ago i had an injury Then find out that i needed Both full Knee Replacements it was at that time that I toke up the hobby of working with leather along with other things like working on and restoring Vintage sewing machines. But even with all the thoughts of not being able to go back as a full time Fire Tech; I just kept strong in the faith that i would go back to do what I Love to do They are my Family!!! And yes I am Back at it Again Doing what i do best!!! I am so glad to here you are doing Great after all with your lungs, My wife had Breast Cancer about 7-8 years ago and with the grace of GOD I still have my wife of 30+ years ~Hillbilly~

[@HillBillyDesigns]

Yes either one of those machine should do the Job!

[@geneclifford8662]

Thanks for the video. Now I only hope Tandy leather in Winnipeg have these units.

[@HillBillyDesigns]

Gene Clifford Thank you for watching my video! This is a great tool for doing leather working I am really satisfied with these addition to my shop tools Call Tandy in Winnipeg before going see if they have what you want, If not ask them to order them for you then send them to you by parcel. If you Have Enjoyed. *Please Remember To Subscribe Share Give Thumbs Up* _Click on the Bell for Future Notifications_ *See our other Site Also* FaceBook - facebook.com/HillbillyDesigns Instagram - instagram.com/cahillbillydesigns Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/cahillbillydesigns Have A Blessed Day! "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't" Just Being a ~HillBilly~ Thats who I am

[@xderiwx]

Can you use the press dies to stamp a makers mark that doesn't attach to the die/ram? I have one from Leatherstampmaker, and I'm assuming I could just place the stamp in the desired location, set the correct travel distance of the ram, then stamp normally? Or is there something that I'm not seeing that only allows you to use Tandy stamps? Thanks and great work on the video!

[@HillBillyDesigns]

I don't see why you couldn't do that, It should work

[@xderiwx]

@@HillBillyDesigns Thanks for the reply! Do you mean to say, "I don't see why you couldn't"?

[@HillBillyDesigns]

Yes that is what I mean, I believe you could use some small clicker dies with it also.

[@bahjinelson3986]

Do you know if Buckleguy snaps and rivets work with Craftool Pro dies?

[@andyanderson4604]

Too slow

[@HillBillyDesigns]

You maybe right for the type of work you are doing I do know! if you are doing mass amounts of just one item you would want to go to a more automated machine $$$$$$. This unit really work great for me, I do different items all the time and i dont have any time dead lines to meet. I would Like to say Thank you for watching my video and for you in put