Jimbob

Gosh, I love their products....nice selection and some good value on Sterling too...thanks, I am a concho-holic...hahaha...!! Jimbob

Number 18 will fit fine into the hole, 20 may needs to be drilled...Me using 69 thread only, because it fits the bobbin well....u can use 69 on bottom and a 20 needle for 92 on top....but I think it is overkill for this machine!! Greetings James

I guess I forgot to add the "after" pictures...LOL...sorry...here are they...hope you can tell....the new BLACK motor....and the beautiful larger Handwheel...I love this little 99K!!! If you need any help on urs, please call Bob Kovar from Toledo industrial sewing machines...866-3627-397....he was super big help on this matter and he carries the No 18 leather sewing machine needles for just a few bucks!! Very nice guy, check him out!!! Greetings and let me know if I can help... James

Hello Thanks for the info, My motor was very weak to begin with and I opted for a new very strong 1.5 Amp motor from Toledo industrial sewingmachines!! That thing now is eating everything up that u dare to put under the pressure foot!!! This is not a industrial sewingmachione but a hard working jewel in my book...I also changed the handwheel to the bigger spoked one!! Made also a boig difference....and when u need a little help with ur hand then that bigger wheel comes in handy....here are two pictures of the new, old, Singer 99K !!! Greetings James

Does anybody has a source for gud quality affordable conchos?? Been looking for oval and large oval conchos..like South-Western style?!? Kind a like the concho belts from Arizona, NM, UT Thanks

Check Waterhouse first, they had special on high rise croc print....seems they have very good prizes...show pic when done!! Gud luck... James

Thanks for the info on the 7-33....glad u put a chair on your old shovel, I love side car rigs!! Wonder what this Singer is worth?? Do they bring any money?? I got a Adler 105-64...which I like a lot, which one should I keep??? Again, tnx and gud luck on the chair!!! James

My wife brought home a abandoned Singer, found out to be a 7-33, anybody knows abpout this monster, what can it do and are needles and parts available....is it reliable....?? OK, enough questions, need to send my wife out again...maybe she can find me a sidecar... James

Hello fropm Virginia!! I would be interested...getting into bag and purse making...your post is a b it older...is it still available???? James

hey ya all..... I am looking for a supplier of good quality but not perfect chrom tan or such for making handbags and purses/chaps, also smaller sides or parts of a side....since I caught the hand bag bug and want to make more!!! Anybody has a good info here...thanks so much and keep on sewing, hammering, cutting and dreaming... James

uote name='cdthayer' date='17 November 2009 - 06:25 AM' timestamp='1258457137' post='131347'] Put a larger handwheel on it. If it's got the basic small disc-type wheel on it that most electric 99s came out with, a larger spoke-type wheel is an easy conversion. The larger wheel will give it a little more momentum, similar to adding a flywheel to a system. Changing wheels is a common conversion, and necessary to create a 99 handcrank using after-market parts that are now available (the handcranks require a spoked wheel for the "finger" to operate the wheel). I know you're not wanting to go handcrank, but the larger wheels have the belt groove like the smaller wheels, and you'll like the larger wheel for those times when you still need to help a little by handTh Best choice is to find an old class 66 machine to get the larger wheel. New spoke-type hand wheels are available (most domestic sewing machine repairmen stock them - $10-15), although I've noticed that some of the guys making them have a little trouble getting the center hole "centered". Most of them work pretty well anyway, but some of them wobble. CD in Oklahoma thayerrags.com Thanks so much, I did not Know u can do that to a little Singer 99, bigger hanswheel makes sense.... Always something to learn!! Again, tnx James

Where are u located??? I have a 4 inch thick slab for free...but u need to pick up!!! Let me know....I am in SW VA Greetings

Hello ya all... I got a little Singer 99', which I use for wallets and such, also some 2-3 oz veg tan liner and chrom tan bags up to 3-4oz....works OK,but I need a little more power seems like and yes I know this machine was not designed to do leather but it is a stout little bugger in mint shape with beautiful stitches!!! Is there any way to make this baby stronger??? It transports anything I want, just the motor gives out and when I help a little on the handwheel she runs right along... James

Hello Can u provide me with Bob's number or e-mail....I am also planing to buy just that kind of motor for my Adler 105-64. Tnx a lot!! James

OK, No skulls??....no snake heads and no flames...???? Finally a little western style and some very nice carving!!! Well done, love the skirt on the seat...not all the same motives...I like that....I love the fact that you did the Vinergaroon thingy>>>(*&^%&**>>>) it shows a nice black and NOT to shiny, I will try that too....as soon as my family quits trowing away my rusty nails I left outside...*&^&^%$(())...hahaha... again, you done well...I like it!! James

Been asked to make a "pink" purse and matching wallet...oh..boy...after all these skulls and flames, bones and snakeheads...I am making a "pink"purse....PLEASE dont tell that my friends...you know the ones with tattoos and black t-shirts...(*(*&^%)))...but as I went after it, I realized this is pretty cool (PINK) so I finished, delivered and the person even liked it....now back to the bench...I have some skull designs to finish... Greetings Jimbob

Kevin... I think steel frame would be a problem to corrosion, which would eventually stain veg tan leather ( planing to wrap the frame with 2-3 oz veg tan...) A aluminium frame with slightly thicker dimensions maybe work...?! I thought of two open u-shaped frames that fit into each other ( plus leather thickness...) then pivoted as you say with rivets or brass stock...when u connect the frame and open it it should be a perfect rectangle of your chosen size...??!! Just spinning some yarn here but I love to make one...just finished my first fancy leather tote/handbag with chrom and veg tan, some carving...( finally not western style purse...goes to Germany for my Mom's birthday!!!) I am desperatly trying to find a source for a "real" doctor's bag frame or Gladstone bag... thanks for the thoughts!! James

Hello Does anybody knows where to get "Gladstone" or "doctor's bag" frames?? I can't find nothing and if there is it is way to small....anybody ever made a Gladstone bag frame out of scrap?? Thanks for the info.... James

What kind of motorbike we are talking about?? Need throw over style, single bags or solid bags?? Vintage style...horse bag style?? Also what size you need?? Drop me a line and I make you a pattern or send you instructions... Greetings Check out my site for bags,,,, www.berkheimarts.com James.

Wow, nice thought...I need to remember this trick, makes sense!! I always have trouble with my black seats getting to shiny...??!! This monkey wrench seat looks rather matt??? thanks for the tip!! James

Well done, I love the design, well executed and great color....most of all a service man is showing some leather in Iraq!!!! Would love to know what kind of dye u used...the black is nicly matt!?! Again well done, I pull my hat! James

I love the maul design!! Very nive indeed!!! If you don't mind me asking what kind of material u use for the striking face??? Any sources out there?? I would love to build one for myself!!! Thanks so much!! James

Ahhhhh.... A guy does traditional leather craft but wants to think outside of the box!!!! How cool is that!!! I have been wondering if that is possible and I am sure there are more like you!! I am doing this leather thingy a long time now and never found a hole in the box to escape!!!hahaha... Keep us posted!!! This sounds very interesting!! Looking forward to see what happens.... James

Hello" Hidebanger"!!! ( I did not know that this is legal in TN??) Anyway, greetings from Virginia near TN...I wonder when u start making some serious leather gear and I alspo wonder if you could make some mustache wax keeper pouches, I would be very happy to own one of these!!! Also is my original Honda leather ashtray cover broke....I use it frequently on my Hamasuki!! Can u fix that too?? I won't be able to pay u anything, but would love to have u in my shop for some hot choccolate.... If u need any direction, let me know!!!?? I live in Gate City....!!! Greetings to leather banger from the leather bratwurst....