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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.

@Tastech I was having a hard time finding a close up picture of a guard, this is really helpful. I think this will be enough to have someone make me something similar. I can't buy from australia so I'm gonna check the uk source. thank you!

I wonder if a zipper foot might work.

Just be careful if you use tape and it gets on the bluing or gun finish… some adhesives will strip bluing, or cause rust quickly. I buy EVA foam that they use for COSPLAY armor and stuff… for pistols, I use the foam “dowels” and cut a V-shaped channel, then use Saran Wrap and wrap the entire gun to prevent the dowel from shifting and to keep moisture away from the gun while I’m forming since I don’t have a bunch of blue guns.

I failed at making one of those months back. I think I used a too-heavy veg tan scrap. I think I'll try again with the chrome tan stuff. Thanks!

I don't understand the witness marks... It looks like regular marks from cutting, but I can't imagine what gets cut like that, over and over. Cool tool mod, by the way.

this works for me: https://heprecision.com/shop/ols/products/narrow-presser-foot-set-stainless-tight-radius

Sorry I didn't see this earlier! I like how you overlaid the cross with flowers. That's a cool design.

That looks great, my friend. I like doing bible covers as well as vow books. They become really personal and cherished by thier owners.

Thank you - I will look for piping feet

that is a great idea!

that is neat!!