Jimbob

Hello, just updating my thoughts.....these poly mauls work just fine, well balanced and I like the way the handles feel !! The one pound is absolutly precise for detail stamping....and the big one is to wack it hard!! Not sure where they made, but I can buy almost two for one of them " white ones"...haha....which are identical exept the decorated top metal part!! So far I like them a lot....anybody needs one drop me a shout!! James

A friend of mine in Germany needs some California style clipped corner buckles....belt size, any ideas where to get a good deal around here so I can send him some?? Thanks so much!! JimBob

Believe the man, he has the cure...these motors work great and I can sew so slow now on my Adler 105-64 that I am able to fall a sleep and and still dont have more then one stitch at the time when I wake up...LOL...!! And you are talking added penetration power! Well spend money in my book!! tnx Bob!!

Andy Where did you get the hardware, especially the swifel carabine for the shoulder strap is cool....nice bag, I like the carving and the darker colors in the dye.....well done !!!

Finally there here....the 2 poly mauls in yellow , well....polyester?? Anyhow, got one in one pound and one in two pounds....a friend of mine is getting them for me....they feel well made, most weight is on up from the upper part of the handle all the way to the poly head, not like some others all weight suddenly in the upper head....leather grips are nice and smoth...again, they look like these Al Stohlman mauls, just in yellow.....any body had one, or had some experience with it?? I will try to do some carving tomorrow and will put them to the test....let me know if you all have used these latly......I am able to get some more, maybe also in rawhide....if anybody wants one e-mail me or PM me... Greetings Jimbob

If your leather work is as clean as your wood work....watch out leather world!!>>>>>very nice work and very clever design, not sure about function.....is it just clamped between leather object or can u adjust pressure on the bottom...?? Any way, love the clean look!! Greetings James

we have some poly and some rawhide mallets and mauls for sale, 1 pound, 2 and 3 pounds...well made, leather handle...look like Al Stohlman mauls and mallets!!! Give me a shout!

I have been thinking of making a poly or rawhide maul....now a good friend is able to provide me with both in one pound or two pound of each!! What are friends for.....I have to see which one I like best....guess the one pound will be better for carving....two pounds maybe better for stamping and punching rivet holes or simular...?! I try to show some pictures here. Nice poly or real rawhide heads, all leather handle, very clean and neatly made!! If any of you are interested in these mauls....( he can get these as mallets too !!!) PLese let me know and I can see what we can arange... Greetings James

I have done leather carvings and sometimes it comes out OK, LOL But this sheridan style is fascinating, I am absolutly stunned....so here I go and will try this too...my question is: What tools are esential for this carving style (No. on stamp)...I have a small collection of stamps but would like to learn which one are a must have to carve this Sheridan style!!!? Tnx fer all help and time spend on my question!! James

Hello from SW VA.... Been wondering how the 206 is holding up?? You say u do 8 oz veg tanned leather??? Wow that would be a load for that kind of machine...does it walk well on chap leather? Is there a lot tension to adjust....reason I am interested, I like to buy one soon for smaller stuff....where did u buy? Thanks so much for ur time. James

Thanks so much, I was thinking something along that line...what "plastic" did u use?? And where can a man get this item?? Looks good, bet this custom mallet of urs works well!!! James

Been tinkering around and wondering if a man can make a mallet.....some are rawhide, poly and wood...what material can u use, what style....? And of course how!!! Any help would be great. I like to use it foremost to stamp and use it for punches and setters!! What plastic (Poly or Nylon would I use)....? I have a wood lace...can a man make a wood mallet or is this to hard of a blow r stamping?? Again thanks for all info Greetings James

Been making some handbags and according to my wife a handbag needs a liner....so how do you go about a liner made from fabric!?! My liners I tried are more or less a sack-like inner bag inside the leather shape, which is going to be the handbag..I have seen beautiful doctor bags and also Gladstone bags and it seems the liner is tightly attached to the inner sides/fronts....? But if glued, will glue not show/seep throu fabric...? How can I make a liner fits like a skin or glove to the shape of my bags...? Will try to add picture of latest bag, liner is all baggy and fluffy,!,?!,"+-_ Thanks for ya all's time!!! James .

I have used solvent dye from Fiebings for ever....now I read a lot about oil dye and wonder what it can do better or when to use it...?? I am thinning my regular Fiebings dye and do fairly well, can u thinn down oil dye and what is the better dye to use??!! I do lots of chopper seats, holsters and such...thanks for any help.

Dye or no dye, alcohol or Methyl...(I prefere Tecquila) I just thought the fumes blew me away...then I realized it is the awesome carving and the flow of colors you do!!! Well maybe it is the Tecquila, but I like it!!! Since I use spirit dye I will try both and see what it does....( Then have some Tecquila...haha...) Thanks for great post!! James

Thanks so much, I can wait, again Tnx for your toime and effort!!! James

Just brought my Singer 99K back to live, had it badly out of time and jammed needle in bobbin case....kinda proud of the fact that the repair manual helped me, being a bloddy rookie,,,,,haha.... No since I am getting brave I will tear into my new 15-91 and make it nice....is anybody out there has a copy of a repair manual for a Singer 15-91....I do very light Leather on the 99K, done some work on my Adler too.....trying to learn a bit about sewing machines...thanks for your effort... James

Tnx Art What is a SCR Motor?? They all seem to have 1.5 amp and an additional pulley to reduce speed and add torque...?? Never seen a Singer 111 portable, I just need somethbing I can use, drag arround or not taking up to much space....will I need a walking foot for chap or bag leather...? Where wpould be a good place to buy one?? Again, thanks!! James

I am tired of using my 99K and the 19-31....and yes they where never meant to do leather anyway!! Just ruined my 99K and the 19-31 is not ready yet to do my small leather stuff like 2-3 layers of soft 2- 4 oz chap leather, or a wallet or a small coin purse kind a thing....so my question would be ....is there a good affordable portable walking foot machine that can do this kind of work?? OTHER THAN THESE EXPENSI VE Sailrites?? I have no room fo another sewing head with table ( already got an ADLER 105-64 IN THE SHOP AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A PORTABLE FLATBED MACHINE FOR CRAFT SHOWS THAT KANN HANDLE 2-3 LAYERS OF SOFT CHAP OR BAG LEATHER!?! ANY OPINIONS, IDIAS OR COMENTS...!? THANKS SO MUCH!!! JAMES

Hey, no harm done and if u own two of them thingy's that's just fine....my opinion, and that's all that is...is that these "aparatuses"are made simple and very straight forward...need one hand to sew and no motor...?? Well that's OK when u pay little for little...but the price tags these things have can buy a very nice real sewing machine!!! So if u'r happy that's fine, I like to get my money's worth.... So as I said, just my opinion and comon sense. Thanks for your view As an actual owner, We all have the same destination >>> being a good leather worker >>>but the way we get there may be totally different!! So let's get back to the bench and make something pretty....ya all hang in there!!! James

OK, here is my two cents...I am a bloody beginner in sewing machines and had absolutly the same questions....I have now a Singer 99K with 18 needles, it will do nicly some chrom taned chap leather about 2 layers or max three of 2-3 oz....that is pushing it bad....so forget that for holsters....then I bought an Adler 105-64 used in veruy good condition...but not for free...I learned it fast here on this forum)))) nothing is for free...BUT there are good deals somewhere....U need to look and search...I found a guy here locally with very good used deals!! Stay away from this Tippman stuff, a joke for the money....and lots of bad reports about the support....u need to spend about 500 dollar to 1000 to get a used machine from somebody trustworty....like these guys here on the forum selling machines....again I am a bloody rookie but I know exactly what u going throu...U will be upset, unhappy and ill if u not get the right machine for the right job!!! This art guy is cool, Bob Kovar is super ( he helped me big time ) there are good folks on here...I can check my guy what he has, give me a ringer, check craig list....check local upholstery and shoe shops... Greetings from a Rookie James

Thanks so much, lots of info here....I love this forum!! According to the pictures it is a short arm,,,,,I have not seen the machine or the model tag....only a picture of it. Will have to check the condition too. The Lady uses it as decoration piece, haha.... Since I have a Adler 105-64.....don't know if this one will be any help to me!? Again thanks for all the info on here!!! JimBob

My bad, of course it is a model 29....got confused with the Adler 31...oh well, I am learning....I will try to check on these things and also will do some horse trading, hahaha.....maybe I get it for a tad less!!?? What would this machine be good for other than repair boots?? Is there a certain line of work this machine is very good at....how thick will it sew and what leather or material will it take?? Are they very relaiable.....?? Hope u dont mind me asking all these questions... Thanks a lot!! JimBob

Fixing to buy an old Singer patcher, possible a Mod 31.....?? Is in OK condition, can get it for 150,- or so....has metal tableand threadle...ligjht rost on free arm tip...I like to know what I need to watch For or what is a NoNo to buy?? Any advise would be fine....it turns but no belt or needle...is there a way to find out if it worth the money??? Thanks and ya all have a Merry Christmas!!!

I have just taking off a good strong industrial clutch motor,with braket and pully... which I like to sell or trade for leather, tools roller foot for a Adler 105-64,Singer 66, 15-31 or something in that line Sells for $45 plus shipping or will trade... Make me a offer ( u pay shipping!!) I can send picture... Thanks James