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Mighty fine idea. Chuck, those you turned down look outstanding. Good thinking, thanks for the tip(s).

It doesn't really matter what the size is. It's determined by the thickness of material you're binding. The question is how to ensure that both sides are equal. the binder in this case is a 36mm double fold.

Are you using a double fold binder? & what size binder is it?

Still trying to get the binding sorted out on my 341 clone. Got the swing away binder holder and the alternate front plate and feed dog but still can't get it to work. First let me explain what I'm trying to do; Want to use thin leather rather than tape. Have lots of upholstery leather in lots of colours for contrast. Want a double fold to leave a nice turned edge. First problem was couldn't get the swing away attachment to get into position without removing the bobbin slide cover. Then, after a lot of fettling o get the binder in line, I thought I'd cracked it. Then I turned it over and found this. Two things here, Firstly note my secret decorative stitching and secondly, the holes in the black stuff are from a previous attempt. The problem now is what to do with the holder to get a balance on both sides. I'll keep trying but wondering if the holder needs modifying or do I look for another? I have to say there's precious little help online. Not even a cut size for a given thickness of material for singl or double folds. As usual all the Youtube videos use the basic easy stuff. Any advice would be extremely welcome. Thanks.

The inline foot is obviously worth a look. Using a zipper foot would be my first go to simply because I already have em.They come in right and left flavours. Another approach would be to build the flanges oversize and cut to size after sewing.

Gotta love a practical repurposing. Well done.

Thanks Chuck. Don't know why I didn't do it long ago, been bugging me forever. @Darren8306 Grinder.

Went back and found some pics of a couple of quivers and armguards I made for charity auctions and gifts when I first started leather working… the TD quiver is completely basket stamped, and was the last quiver I made that was completely covered in tooling...

Brassy and classy

If you don't like the rims, you can turn them down also, they are pretty thick at the base.

Neat idea - and looks cool!

CDK - Thank you for the picture. It helps to know what I am looking for. I found this on ebay - not quite as narrow as yours, but it looks like it could be ground down a little if needed.

I have a 211w140 , the eccentric for the stitch length was froze so I cleaned and now it works except. Now when I adjust the stitch length the machine will feed in reverse sometimes. So before I screw something up, is this an easy fix

Hello. I have a new Juki 1541s. I am planning to buy the aftermarket smooth feed dog that Goldstar sewing makes for that machine. I am also considering buying a smooth bottomed narrow walking foot and/ or left side zipper walking foot. My question is first, does anyone have experience with those items that can recommend them? Second, will have a smooth feed dog and smooth walking foot lead to feed issues? Should I continue to use the gripped bottom walking foot? Thanks in advance.

@MikeG I use these narrow zipper feet to sew close to molded pieces when I make briefcase molded handles using my 1341 clone. These may fit the LU-563 but I'm unfamiliar with it. The H&E narrow foot set is nice and works well with the narrow feed dog & plate for the 441 machines when doing holsters.

Thanks, Wiz! I have a Juki LU-563 I am just getting set up. I did purchase a Consew servo from Toledo -- I will contact them about feet for my application. No sir, I didn't update the picture. I really didn't know how to explain wanting to sew right up next to a vertical "wall" when making molded cases. To date it has always been hand stitching. I know manufacturers like leatherman must machine sew their cases, so I figured I would ask here. The answer seems to be a narrow or inline (or both ) foot setup will be the ticket.

simple and does the job, whats not to like?

It depends on what the backing is. X, J, and Y belts all have different backing and their resistance to abrasion even from leather - you might end up with a 48 inch whip slapping you when half the belts strips off and lets go. Been there from the abrasive side. I tried to make my own leather belts, variable tracking and even with good skives - got the "bump" on some. My pals at Red Label Abrasives make a 2x48 leather belt. I have had no problems with the tracking on their leather belts. Here is their link - https://www.redlabelabrasives.com/products/2-x-48-inch-leather-honing-stropping-belt?srsltid=AfmBOoos-c_rllMfxZQM7LMYYmUfVkzVp6k9ViIUrL8olz0wv456cNM1 I swear between different grit diamond paste belts and polishing compound belts I have about as many dedicated leather belts as I do abrasive belts. Life was simpler when I didn't watch as many knifemakers and edge gurus on YouTube. LOL

Decided to replace some posterboard patterns with kydex for longevity, but ran out. So instead of making a separate pattern for thumbreak versions, created a swing away piece that patterns the thumbreak. When swung back it doesn’t affect the pattern. But when you need the thumbreak, just line up the arrows. It pivots on a Chicago screw. This way save patterns and I won’t loose the piece.

I’ve had an old Tandy awl that I’ve never used as an awl, but it works great as a boning tool for wet molding holsters. Removed the awl blade and epoxied/screwed in a cut down piece of .45 Long Colt brass. Works great, even the rim of the casing adds detail. This edger lost its brass ferrule and the blade was loose. Used a piece of cut down .45 ACP brass and epoxied it in as a replacement. It’s solid now.

sorry I was wrong, I misinterpreted the picture (have you updated it?), forget piping feet.

Christmas trees & stockings to hang on a tree or somewhere. Personalized with peoples initials on the other side I made a bunch of these a couple of years ago. Maybe about 20 The year before I made Christmas trees. About 4 to 6 inches tall. Again, made about 20 I don't seem to have photos of the trees, or I can't find them On a couple of the stockings I left the top unsewn and put some sweets (candy) in I used red & green chrome tan (and scraps of faux fleece) but brown or other colours will work just as well HTH

I use a special inline foot set on my Cowboy cb4500. The width is about 1/4 inch, or a little less. The presser foot sits behind the alternating inside foot and sews inline on narrow flanges. If your machine is a 441 or clone, you can get these feet from Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines, who are advertisers here.

Maybe you could fashion a leather belt for it if the inside of an abrasive belt doesn't work. Just make a long strip of 3-4 oz leather and glue it to an old abrasive belt.

Thanks for the responses. I have not had any experience with the different feet, so I appreciate these recommendations.