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I had a key fob that I liked, but made the mistake of letting it go with my previous vehicle. It used a regular key and needed a fob. Today, new vehicle keys are the fobs, or is built into the fob. Maybe that's why key fobs aren't available locally. Wasn't an issue until I took it in for service, and realized that it would look like practically everyone else's. Made a paper tag for it, but knew I needed a fob. I could put my cell phone number on it, and a design makes it stand out from others. As a plus, leather doesn't put much weight on the fob, and this one goes into an ignition switch. It was quickly done, even with my beginner skill level. Will probably make another for practice. If I had antiquing gel, it would have turned out better, but this was done with what I had on hand. Thinking about trying one with a concho instead of a design. Also thinking that this might be a good for Christmas presents - without the aforementioned logo, of course.

If the motor ran backwards, wouldn't the machine run the wrong way and not stitch? I must not be understanding something. Attached is the manual for that motor. SMA-MAN-G-Series-Manual.pdf

Yes, dieselpunk.ro.

I'm having an issue with my HO HSING G60 servomotor. I'd like to activate the reverse stitching function when I press the heel on my machine's pedal. I went into the motor's configuration menu and enabled the function, but when I press the pedal, nothing happens. The motor only runs in one direction and doesn't reverse. Could someone please help me with this problem? Thanks in advance.

Like those above said, as long as you don't sell it or actively market it I think you are OK. And I still think you'll be OK if you sell it together with the car some day. Brgds Jonas

I bought it here, it's both needle bar clamp and gauge: https://www.diamondneedle.com/timing-gauge-set-p:11618.html

Everything Fred said - and the bag looks good.

Thanks for the quick response. I'm not sure what you mean by raising the middle foot "by hand", but everything seems very rigid, unless I turn the wheel. Yes, I do have the manual, which can be found here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/a.teamworksales.com/SINGER+SERVICE+MANUALS/211U157A_165A_166A_566A.pdf The only thing I've found in it that looks at all relevant is on p. 25, "ADJUSTMENT OF THE LIFTING ECCENTRIC AND THE LIFT OF THE ALTERNATING PRESSER FEET". If there is anything else in it that I should be looking at, LMK.

Please post your photos directly on here. Over time, for various reasons photos hosted on other sites go away making the posting here empty Would that be dieselpunk.ro? His patterns are well liked You get used to it A good plan

Depends on what exactly you want to cut; I bought a picture framers matte cutter. Its hand held and meant for cutting picture board to make mattes. They can be bought for about £/$10 - £/$20 Like this

I found a leather money clip at estate sale. It’s stamped Handmade Made by Leonard Galvin. It’s the size of a credit card. Does anyone know what his stamp looks like? Thanks in advance

Hi @Northmount, Didn't know I could do that. Also, can I edit my original post multiple times. I want to remove the items that I sold in the last few weeks? I'm on my phone right now and I don't see the option. Thank you !

What thickness of leather, and do you need the bevel on straight or curved edges? I changed out some parts on a bottom feed bell skiver to create a beveled edge on 9-10 oz veg tanned leather. In the example below the angle is less than 45 deg. - probably 30+ deg - but I think I can get a steeper angle by adjusting the roller foot.

I think rocky mountion leather supply sells a aluminum model edge cutter with a 12" length. It does a 45° & 60° bevel.

Can the middle walking foot be raised by hand (with motor unplugged)? Looks like the feed dog timing is also off. (Normally needle would be at bottom dead center, and the feed dog at maximum height, when the feed dog is halfway through its front to back stroke.) Do you have a manual?

I'm searching old threads to figure out why my 111w153 longest stitch is 6/in. I've reset everything according to Uwe's videos ( I would be sewing without them). Something caught my eye here above "eccentric gib locking screws weren’t in the groove" . Is there a video or diagram showing this adjustment? Thanks

@dikman I bought the plastic templates out of China on ebay. I've found them on Temu as well. They're very cheap. About £/$5 for all five Just the other day I found clicker dies for a couple of them on Temu. I bought the elephant one for £11

Anyone know of a commercial 45 degree edge cutter?... something that will accommodate more than straps?... or even an existing product you know of that might be modified to achieve the angle? Thanks...

Hello. I have inherited a red dyed croc skin that my grandfather shot back when hunting was legal. I want to cover a timber box with it. What type of glue would you recommend? Thanks in advance!

I used a pattern from a Romania leather guy off of YouTube. I think he's probably pretty well known. My hands hurt afterward, but I learned a lot and am excited to start my next project. I want to make large leather goods like this...maybe a duffle bag, hand bags, or a backpack next. I don't want to be a seller of my projects. I hope to become good enough where I can gift these items. I included a link to two pictures of my tool bag. Tool Bag

If it's for your personal use, my understanding is that it's legal. The problem comes when you sell it.

Ooooooh you going to prison! Maybe under the prison. All kidding aside, usually it's ok for something you're making for yourself and I wouldn't worry about it. Some companies get up tight about their products, like Disney, but for the most part it's ok.

I wanted a simple key fob to put on a vehicle fob for identification purposes. On the back I put my cell phone number and on the front a simple design I could do with repurposed tools on hand. The design is the one on the side of the vehicle, and was simple enough to get a clean, clear, debossed design with what I had. Made it out of some scrap, debossed it, put a split ring on it and glued it, dyed, stitched, and sealed it, and it was done. It's in my pocket right now. But after making it, started to wonder if it's legal. No, I'm not going to sell it; it's the best thing I've done stitch-wise, but it's not that good. But how legal is it?

Sore hands - yep, but it gets better as you do more sewing! Finding a suitable machine under $400 is a big ask, not impossible but.....read that article AlZilla linked to and then reread it to gain an understanding of what you're looking for. You'll likely be faced with either continuing to hand sew or upping your budget.

A very quick search on google (not hard to do ) immediately shows it is a high speed single foot garment machine.