Jimbob

No takers....??? I need to move this one so I have room to build me a table for the remaining machine I have....not enough space in small shop!! I reduce this machine as seen.....instead asking prize $600,- for $500,- pick up only, works flawless! zip 24251.. James

Thanks ya all...sometimes I have to lay down the leather tools and grab a brush or a pencil....then I push my inner button and take off to foreign lands of fantasy and artistry....I draw and then draw some more, paint and latly I do pinstripe everything I get my hands on......When I finally come back to myself...to my senses says my wife...haha...then I just lay down my pencil and da brush and go back at it at the leather bench.....Or I grab a mopp and do the floors, then do the dishes and later make the beds....BUT that's another story...heheheee.. And yeah, there are many good images to get fine ideas from!! Glad ya all liked it. James

Not a pro, but I have an Adler 105 cylinder machine, I would guess these are still around in Europe and in parts of your home country!? These machines are nearly indesctuctable and often still in good shape....there are many other good cylinder machines and some have walking foot....I love my Adler and will never part with it. It is a none walking foot, but a huge needle fed machine....all my three dimensional bags are made with this machine....most of them 5/8 or so....just a thought... james

Second that, been there done that got real mad too....haha...now I use NeatLac from STLeather and all is well....works great and protects so well....just make sure you dont spray or brush it on, works better to be rubbed on....sheeps wool ! Give us some feedback how it went.... Jimbob

sort of Japanese style, like it a lot....sort of refreshing get-away from all the Sheridian carving style, which I like too...well done, how about red thread..I love colors in my thread....again, good work!! James

A mint condition Singer 211G155 for sale, has oversized clutch motor, nice table on roller platform, table has footpedal for lifter....left and right zipper foot, standdard foot and narrow foot...many bobbins and extra new needles in diff. sizes. Machine has been serviced by sewing machine mechanic, sews flawless and if you check my website, most of my flat work has been done on this Singer. Love to keep it but running out of room insmall shop, to many sewing machines. Have many pictures, please send me an email...or call. 276-six nine zero 5084 I am located in 24251 thanks

I am very careful about recomending sources to other people, especially people claim to be sewing machine mechanics! And I do have been burned over the years by such people once or twice... Good luck hit me last week, Bob from West Virginia finally moved back home....close to my area. I have been able to pick up basics on some of my machines, like simple timing, tension problems and trouble shooting...and thanks to Bob Kovar and Wiz on here numerous times been told how to! But every now and then u need somebody you can trust with your beloved or badly needed sewing machine, somebody who does it right! Ol Bob is now settled in Kingsport, TN right down town... He is a magic man when it comes to sewing machines of all kinds! Short story long, if a.ybody needs a mechanic with 35 yrs of experience close to his area, give him a call 423-246-4520...and no, I do not gain from this endorsement....just want to make sure ya all dont get burned. maybe a good starting thread, tell us ur experience and let us know who done you well!? Just a thought! Jimbob

Take the wheel off and make one or have somebody make one for u on a wood/metal lace out of wood or soft plastc! You could buff the existing wheel down, so it wont have so sharp inprints....a wheel like this always will make a slight print in veg tan leather.... May call Bob Kovar, he might have smoot wheels.... James

I have done many wallets on my Singer 99K...little bidy small cute machine with handwheel....soooooo old....but only for light stuff. But it will work, just need to know when to quit and go to a bigger machine for medium weight leather......still a keeper!! Love them old black Siners and Adlers and Pfaff and......hahaaa.. James James, Thats called Singers...OK (*&^%$%^&*()!!!!

Fantasy art in leather is one of my little loves and often I go back to my older drawings and picture carve some of these in leather or offer them to people wanting some art on their bike seats....bending or altering the motives a bit...thought I share the source of my templates with ya all...now dont get exited, its only fantasy art...haha... Hope some of ya like it,,, By the way, this wb gallery is a good source of getting ideas... Greetings, buckle up and go for a ride....fantasy is right around the corner...!! Thanks for checking it out...... Jimbob http://www.elfwood.com/~alien883

HMMMMMMMMMMMM....second that...hehe....edges need to be taken care off, stitching is little ruff, dye work did bleed into some design, corners are too square, ok, ok, ok....enough....this is your bag, you done well and the next one will be better...be proud of what you did, get better everytime you do another and be aware that most of your friends cant even make a keyfob from leather....soooooo...you done well!! James

looking for table top with opening for Adler 267....about 17X20.5 or so....condition does not matter as long it is solid table top....I am in 24251 Thanks

My Singer 211G155 needs a new home, sews like a charm, been serviced last month and is in very good condition....head only! I am in 24251 James

this one is sold...

yeah, since about the very early 40'S....mater a fact, they beat every Harley in racing, where super well build and absolutly beautiful....super expensive too!!!.....made in LA in California.....if you find one in ur barn, expect to get at least 50 Grands for a chunker!!....If I remember it right there are less then 125 known Crockers alive today!!!!! Nicely restored and original complete ones run close to 130-150 Grands!! And Dale Walksler has one in the Museum standing there too!! Love this place... James

very nice work, super detailed....cant read the cover on two, but the first one says : my travels to the grasslands of southern Russia, taken by G.FR Goebels James

cool bags.....makes me want to be a Cowbooooyy!!

Have very nice super working Singer for sale, just been serviced ( have proof/ticket ) this is a head only will sell for $ 345.- garanteed to work and in well cared condition...!! U pay shipping, weight about 60 pounds?! my zip is 24251. thanks

I got an Singer 111 for 250 and not to long agao a nice Singer 211 for 375 shipping and all....these machines will sew circles arround the Techsew scappy pappy machine!! Pfaff's are real workers too....Consews are available for under 500.... just need to look, call some folks and keep ur ears open.....talk to Toledo Bob....he may have something or knows where to look. When u buy, take somebodywho knows a bit about sewing machines with u and try some material out u are working with... Ohhhh, and stay away from e-bay!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aloha James

exactly.......what I was looking for.....thanks, that's some darn good advice....mag relaese issue....never thought about that one, hmmm...logo issue, aware of that, told new owner about it wanted it anyway...stitching....need to take more care to do this right. gripp issue....the owner wanted max protection to gun, holster is more storrage then actually to draw from, but will keep this in mind for next holster! Paddle is semi reinforced ...( heat hardened leather ) need to make one for myself, have nice 44 special 5 shooter that I like to carry....of course wheel guns have different issues. I will hang around here more often, seems this is a very solid bunch of guys with holster knowhow! Again, thank you for all the info!!! Jimbob

If I be a girl, I say soooo adorable!!!....but I aint no girl....so I say wow, real cool dog and well done too!! Jimbob!!

OK, been making knives, sharpening them for 30 years and able to sharpen an ax to be shaved with ( show off,,,,haha) Water stones are used with water because they are more corse and oil would not stay on the surface....oils stones have a much finer cristal consistency...so they keep oil film longer and better....and yes they will clogg up...easy fix....wrapp a stone in a wett rag, put in safe container and put in stove and cook for 30 minutes on medium heat! The stone will be like new....now we all talk about stones, much more important is the way you sharpen, how you hold the knife, tool or ax...haha...what angle, what degree,,,,what steel is better to sharpen what is not....you can sharpen eventually a knife on a piece of card board.....it is not so much the stone and the oil or water....it is the way you hold, handle and guide the tool to be sharpened. Only my two cents, now I get back finishing my shaving with my old Marbles ax...hehe... James

Not sure if I showed this one here,,,,its a Ruger SR 22 holster to the liking of a customer...custom paddle in the back is for storing the holstered gun in a special console between seats....and eventually for short walking trip in pants or pocket...!! Still learning big time in holster making....but enjoying it big time....there are so many ways to make a holster....and so many ways to make it better,,,,so here I go. Thanks for letting me know what ya all think... James

Been to the Magie's valley motorcycle museum in NC for the XXX times....haha, they have tons of cool old bikes, all American made....and of course all assecories that go with these early hard-tails!! Well, these kidney belts really did the trick to me....so I just had to make me one and show it off here....hopefully I caught a bit of this 40's and 50's spirit and it shows a bit that I am in love with vintage and antique bikes!! (and mostly American made iron...yeahhh, a few Guzzi's and MV Augusta's are in my heart too...haha) Cant wait to ride back to the museum wearing my kidneybelt.... Let me know what ya all think... James

Just made a trifold wallet for a lady as a present for her loved horseman...nothing fancy, just a solid wallet...let me know what you think....thanks James