john p Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I have done some sewing by machine and hand. sails, packcloth items. im ordering fabric for the shortshot. I like the idea if being able to pull stitches tight in the 11 oz but first time out I like the shrinkability of the 8 oz. if the 11 0z is a great leap forward ill go with that. I take it pushing a needle through it isn't a problem. I assume 18 feet for shortshot? also, I assume pricing on foot rests is each so I need $29.00 X 2? .....frame construction was just as depicted in the videos. a small block plane is essential. the Lie-Nielsen I splurged on years ago great but the larger heavier Stanley worked just fine to. my wife couldn't believe the whole thing gets covered up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 8 oz can be sewn on tightly. I had students prove that in the class last fall. One of them amazed me at how tight he got it! Because of the loose weave it is a bit more challenging. I am about to start a new one and I am going with the 8 oz I think. 11 oz is tough and you can push the needle through but I keep a hardwood dowel handle and push with it. Footrests are a set, not singles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john p Posted February 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 thanks. youll be seeing on order for the 8 oz and a pair of footrests. the price seemed cheap for a pair so I wanted to confirm. thanks. oops, 8 oz out of stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 No, it's in stock. I must have forgot to update the web site when the last roll came in. I will fix that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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