Jimbob

A new messenger bag for a friend of mine.....ended up under the Christmas tree for his wife ( they have three little girls...) I put all three names on the shoulder strap... Chrome tan leather 3-4 oz, goat leather as liner, some suede as pocket in back and inside...tried again if I can handle the french rolled edge...pretty but a lot of time to sew...still, she loved it and he was happy...it's all good!! Let me know what ya all think!!?? Jimbob

Man, I always wanted to be an elf......mine should be in black orange and white....but them tight's just itch so much.... you know I got hairy legs...!!...and an elf is just not an elf without tight's! So I just sit here with my hairy legs and admire your craftmanship....nice, really nice work!! Aloha to all the elfs out there... Jimbob the ober-elf....

Yeahhh, really....what is it used for...?? Because with such a beauty I would never attempt to hit anything....not even a Craft tool stamp!!@@@ Real nice, very much a piece of art...wonderful craftmanship!! So wax it, buff it and put it under glass....it shure would made a pretty piece in the wifes curio cabinet!! So I will go back to the bench....and use my M18 bolt with a piece of Delrin stock glued to it and hammer away....szzzz...shure like to have one of them Bearman mauls...szzzz...

Where in the South-East are you located!? if you would be sorta close, You would be more then wecome to come to the shop and pratice some on my old Machines.....as you all mentioned....it is a pain to learn by trail and error....guess how I know that!!! There is plenty of help here...Steve, Bob, Wiz and many more.... but nothing beats hands on, sitting down doing it while somebody is beside you....!!! And for a funny reason, these machines will brake if you do somehing not-so-smart...haha... What machine will you be getting!? Keep us posted Jimbob

Wife says I have to many sweing machines!! One or two will need to go... I am offering my beloved Singer 31-15, nice working condition, with standard wide pressure foot, brand new set of 2 roller feet ( small and large) 25 dollar worth of new leather needles in dif. sizes....oiled, tuned and ready to go...will crate in wooden box!!! All for $255,- plus shipping, this is the head only!!! That is fairly what I got in it after service and new parts. if interrested, please e-mail, PM or call 276- six nine 0- five 08 four! thank you james

Guess I need shipping quote To Gate city,VA....24251 Thanks for ur effort.. James

where are you located....?? greetings James

\friend of mine is in need of a cheap walking foot sewing machine, can be in rugh shape.....but needs to work....cosmetics dont matter.... like to find a Singer 111 or 211 for him.....please make offer.....head only is ok....we can pick up....located in East-TN... Thanks

sand down your feed dog teeth.....buff it and it will make no or little marks, may need to get up or down with your pressure on pressure foot....works any time! Jimbob

I second the harnessman....the thread exchange, Weaverville NC is best choice....real cool info on threre website, smal cones if needed and very good quality for a very good prize.... Jimbob

Yes and yes...you guys are right....and I will admit that I have owned a couple of Moto-Guzzi's and Beemers... its what you make out of it....so I guess I am just guilty Of loving my fat Helga sooooo much, made in USA, with 1450cc....lots of my riding buddies have Yamasuckies And we still get along for many miles.... So, as randypants said...lets make it our own.. And ride the snot out of it...love that classic 750 Honda Scooter...I was pulling legs and rattling chains....haha... and it worked well... The scull desing is a real old tattoo sesign from a friend of mine... Aloha to all of you... Now lets talk about trailers....@#$%@$%.... Hahaaaa...haha... James

hallo Helmut You need bonded Nylon thread for your machine sewing!! Polyester is fine too, more used on outdoor gear and upholstery....a bit more expensive.... Best source is the thread exchange in Weaverville, NC real cool outfit....they have a super website with tons of free information!!!!!! (Google!) It depends also what machine you have, do you have a regular walking foot, or a big arse saddler machine....reg machines like my Singer 211 takes 138 size thread...top and bottom for max....some big bobbin will feed up to 207........my Adler 105 can handle all the way to 346 or so.....you always want a bit smaller on bottom bobbin if you can! Watch out for different needle size to go with certain thread size!! They have also left over spules and odd lots, I love the junior spules....no need to by 400 miles of pink thread if you just want to make a wallet...haha...!! Let me know if this helps James

hhmmmm, dont know if this helps.....I got a servo from Toledo Bob....running backwards....then made quick phone call....there is a small push/slide button on the side....that makes it go both ways.....in case you need to run cross belted or have funny set-up....see if you can locate such button...you may accidently moved position of this switch??! James

I am looking for an ADLER model 30-15 or such...like to find one in light gray,very good operating condition?! Maybe not older then early 50tees... Need head only, no table /stand needed.... Will be willing to trade Rossi 44 special in mint condition, Fujifilm DSLR s 1 Pro with 50mm 1.8....this is a mint professional digital SLR camera!! Or cash/partial trades...? Please let me know what ADLER 30 style machine you have...!? Thank you James

McJeep I use 3-4oz veg tan.....works well on tooling and is still enough flexible to be a good outer cover for a biker wallet. I like to use 2-3oz veg tan for inner liner.... Latly I am using lots of chrome tan for liner and inside Pockets..... Greetings James

yup, practice, practice, more practice....can u tell I am still doing it too....practice!! U get there, soon....u'll see!! Good luck!! James

double dito on Toledo Bob....nicest guy you can met....he is very helpful and even if you steal his valuable time on the phone asking silly questions...( I do...) he still answers them all!! Greetings Jimbob

Rockhewer All said is true, I wanted a slower more controllable machine (Singer 211-155) so I thought about a cheap pulley....then I opted for a servo motor.....already had one on an Adler.... These servos from "Toledo Bob" are the bomb, they work extraordinary well!! ( ...me beginner too...!!) And these roller guides on a flat table machines are really helpful...I have a single roller guide on my big Adler and use it on belts!! Wiz... I love you international, stout machine....love it...and also the attatements....(guides ) ....if a man can hold a file and able to drill a hole, these guides can be made at home! Greetings and tnx for all the good info here from all of you!! Jimbob

this is an old thread....but I just learned to do this edge binding with my ol trusty Singer 211-155G.....very nice...and I used it on a large backpack and a new purse for a customer to hide the edges....workes great and looks so pro! Love it....thanks for showing!! james

important word I read there>>> SAFETY!!!<<< Yes it could be a real issue and eventually a legal mess, or worse if you have a Mastiff or a Rottweiler on a pretty to look at collar...nice rivets, glas stones and colorful thread.....cool....then this 150 plus pound animal gets spuked or sees a critter to chase...U are in deep dodoo, if this pretty collar is not made in a safe way!! So first important issue is as read >>SAFETY!! and yes, latigo is a good choice on the inside....then a good second layer of 7-8 oz veg tanned on the outside...glued and stitched!! Make shure the hard ware is not from your local co-op store....use first quality d-rings (doubble them ) and use top notch carabine hooks...use at least 138 thread...seal with good wax or neatlac...I think brass is ok, if you keep it clean... Oh, and yes....spikes, red suede and hog hair on a traditional English mastiff collar looks sooooo good!! I have to fat girls, one brindle English Mastiff and an apricot one.....over 300 pounds together....a force to be recond with...so lets make safe and good looking collars!! Good thread here....hope more people chime in... Jimbob

cool tooling, love the oak leaf design,,,,flows almost as it is liquid,,,,reiminds me of an orchid leaf....very nice and different!! Jimbob

Hallo Lutz Wenn du Hilfe brauchst dann ping mich mal, ich kann das schicken und bestellen fuer dich erledigen....und wenn wirs gescheid anstellen dann zahlst du auch keinen Zoll...!!! Just trying to help out Lutz... James