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The edit option is only open for a limited time. The window is about 2 hours, maybe somewhat longer. It is found in the 3 dots in the upper right corner of the post. Are you able to put your list into a PDF file? If so you can post it in this thread listing what is still available. Else message me a list of what to take out and I will edit your list. Much prefer if you could do the work though! Like most of our members, I'm not around all the time.

Some years back . . . I started making key fobs for folks . . . and started to fix one for me . . . went back and forth on name vs address vs phone number. Finally decided that any of those could get my vehicle stolen if the wrong person found it. Wound up putting my Vietnam Veteran Assn. group name on it . . . it's a local group . . . and if returned to them . . . they would let me know. Wound up making key fobs for all of them . . . it's a lot safer than a name or address or phone number. Since then my advice is to always put your church name . . . club name . . . company name . . . or something like that on the key fobs . . . as it could mean you would get it back . . . but would prevent an immediate pilfering of your vehicle. Just a suggestion. May God bless, Dwight

The pattern called for 7-8 oz veg tan. I bought the thickest I could find at Hobby Lobby called tooling leather; I'm guessing 3/16ths (4.5mm?) inch thick..maybe 12-14 oz? Much thicker than what Tony (Diesel Punk) used in the YouTube video. I thought a tool bag needed to be thick and tough and at this point had not been to a real leathercraft shop where other options are available. I used a 1, 2, 4, and 6 hole punch for the holes. It took probably five hits on average to get the 6 hole punch through. I'd say I'm above average in hammering strength. I wore noise canceling headphones throughout or I might have had hearing damage. 1.5 mm holes and 1mm white waxed thread off Amazon. The edge are painted with brown ArtMinds edge paint. I bought a little roller tool off Amazon and it got a little sloppy...the roller head keeps falling off. I used a fine beveler. I was hoping for better results overall. Most of the edges are not even and my stitch lines are not straight in several areas. The leather didn't bend as nicely as I hoped where the side and the front/bottom/back come together. Cleaning up the leather from my dirty hands caused some creases/wrinkling on the surface. The handle is the worst for part for bringing two edges together. The leather edges were pulled inward instead of making a nice square edge. The stitches were too close to the edge to sand and make it even...I would have sanded the thread. I didn't have an awl to start, but bought one and found it really helped with lining up the holes for stitching. I broke probably 10 needles. They kept snapping at the eye. Eventually I started using needle nose pliers to pull the needles through as my hands ached from the work. If I followed instructions of 7-8 oz, stitching probably would have been easier and the edges might have matched up better. I ordered some hardware from Amazon, but my wife said it was cheap stuff and encouraged me to return it. I went to Tandy Leather Shop in Livonia MI and found the clasps I used. I'm happy with the quality of the clasps from Tandy. I had to make some modifications to use this hardware. The rivet above the swing clasp was a hole for the original Diesel Punk plan. I just put that in to fill the hole...I don't think anyone would think it's to cover up a change in plans mid project. I'm going to clean the bag a little more than apply some Filson's Original Oil/Finish/Wax to protect it from staining. I'll test the product on some scraps before I apply it to the bag. I'm currently using the tool bag to hold my leather tool. I'm also planning to add magnetic clasp/buttons to the inside pockets to old them closed...I haven't looked into my options for this yet though.

Very nicey indeedy But . . . . we like more information, eg what weight or thickness of leather did you use? What thread? Stitching chisels or awl ? I see you didn't dye it but there is something on the edges, what?

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

Totally understand your point handmade work has its own soul. I just personally like how laser engraving gives a modern touch, but I agree respecting original art is really important.

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