ChipinAZ

Can you snap a pic? I'd like to see what it looks like. Sure beats a $28 Chinese one!

I think this falls under the history section. I love vintage tools and when I saw this I had to have it. Its put together with square nails which were used up to the 1890's. I'd like to think some Civil War Calvary stuff was made on it. Using old things just makes it so much more enjoyable for me. Does it you?

I'm looking for some quality French edge tools. I really prefer made in the USA and am looking at the Master Tool French edger from Weaver tool($75) or the Barry King french edger about the same price. I would buy a few sizes along with matching corner edgers as well. Does anyone have experience with both to compare? Do they hold edge well? Seem to fit your hand and the angle seems natural? I'm not sure what type of steel either use. I'm a machinist/tool maker so know a bit on the subject. On the other hand I hate to say it but a Chinese made brand named Kemovancraft appears to be outstanding quality and made from DC53 steel that is real tough and holds an edge great caught my eye. I might have a hard time sleeping at night though. Take a look at them. What way would you go? https://kemovancraft.com/products/leather-french-wide-skiver-french-edge-skiving-tool?variant=45316569563293

Hello all, I tinkered as a kid making dog collars for spending money. It was all by hand but I really enjoyed it. Now at 60 yrs old I'm back at it. After getting excited about it I read so many of the post's on here. Really wanted a Juki LS 1341 cylinder post that I found. But this Juki LU-563 popped up locally for $200 and I jumped on it. I read here that it could be a great starter for a beginner making wallets, check books and such. It seems mechanically working by hand. It did not have a belt but the motor runs. Things do not have slop and play. Reverse works, that's good. The plan is get it functioning under power with the motor it has. Seems to by so many video's on the Juki 563 that I'm sure I can fix about anything. Plus I am a machinist so making any part is possible as well. There was no bobbin with it but I read these take a U size which it good right? The end game is to freshen it up, put a new table top on and set it up with a 750w servo motor. But wanted to show you what I'm starting with. Were these Juki made in Japan? I see most Juki ID tags say "made in Japan" This one says "Tokyo Juki Corporation" Did I do OK on this purchase?