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bobkiss

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    Loma Rica,Ca
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    Saddle Repair, Custom leather work, Guns/Reloading, Schipperkes

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  1. Hi Guys, I have a Pearson No. 6 that has been in the family for many years. I have always used Barbours linen thread and have never used a thread lubricant. Should I be using thread lubricant? The tank for lubing the thread is missing from my machine so I would need to locate one. I like using the linen thread, but that is all I have ever used in this machine, is there a better option? Any input would be great, thanks in advance. Bob
  2. Thanks for the suggestion, I checked and the needle was in correctly. The problem seems to be related to thread tension. If I lossen the bibbin thread and tighten up the top thread it seems to sew better. Makes no sense to me....
  3. Hi guys, I hope someone can help me. I have a Nakajima 280L, it keeps fraying and breaking the top thread!! What I think I know is this, if I sew very slowly I have no problems, if I speed up it breaks, if I go in reverse it breaks. The issue happens as the needle disappears through the throat plate. I have checked everything for a rough spot or a burr, all smooth. I reset the timing and the problem got worse. Any suggestions would be appreciated.... Bob
  4. Nice job! I need to make me some of those!
  5. After re-checking the tension path and finding no problems again, I changed the needle to a #24 (thats the only other size I have right now) and it sews like champ!!! Thanks for the help, I don't want to think about how long it might have taken me to figure this out on my own! Bob
  6. Hi, I need help! I am using my Nakajima 280L to sew canopy canvas to make sheep blankets. I can't get the bottom stitch to bury properly no matter how I adjust the tensions. I can get it to bury a little if I loosen the bobbin tension all the way and tighten down the needle tension but even then the best it gets is still not good. I am using V92 thread and a #20 needle. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Bob
  7. Hi, I am new to this forum, well I have been a member for a while now, just not actively. Anyhow, I have a customer that wants a holster for a mares leg rifle/pistol (model 92 winchester with cut down barrel and butt stock). The problem I am having is finding a metal clip to hold the pistol in the holster. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks
  8. bobkiss

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    Very interesting idea. I like this saddle a lot better than the light weight synthetics. A saddle should be made from leather! Is it comfortable?
  9. Does anybody heat oil and soak leather in it? How do you do it and what does it do? My wife says the "old timers" used to do it, well, I've got a wood stove, a cast iron pot and a jug of neatsfoot oil and I'm getting closer and closer to being an old timer everyday!
  10. Thanks everybody for the suggestions, I like the swivel knife idea, I will try that tomorrow. it's amazing how somebody's perspective can change years of doing something the hard way! Thanks again.........
  11. I think I know what you mean, I have found it very difficult to cut anything with a round knife, any suggestions?
  12. I agree that the stirrup leathers and fenders have been replaced. I recently sold a saddle very similar to yours for $250.00. The market is really crumby right now. I would date the saddle from the 1940's. Just a saddle guys opinion.........
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