Old Navy

Hi,my machine is up and running fine.The foot pedal on the floor is highly unstable.What do you do to make it more stable?Its one of those plastic things.Thanks,navy

Thanks very much,that clears it up for me.Navy

Iam adding a picture to the previous topic.Navy

Hi ,Iam Putting My New 206 Consew Together.There A 2 Pins That Are Driving Me Nuts.Every Time I try To set The Machine In Its Case The Pins Fall Down.Can Someone Tell Me Their Purpose Is?Iam Making Progress This On This Consew..Once I start Sewing,Iam Confident That I Will Like It.Can I Use 138 On Top And 69 On The Bottom?I Sew Hunting Bags,Ball Bags,Bible Covers,Check Books,And Other Small Things.Mostly I use 5/6oz. Sometimes I use 8/9 oz. Veg Tan For The Ball Bags.I Just Put In My First Order To The Springfield Leather Co.And Iam Impressed So Far.Thanks,Navy

HI,Iam learning to use my swivel knife,and doing pretty good.Is there a blade size that is easier to use?Iam using the large blade now.Thanks,navy

Iam making a bible cover for my first time.I have made and corrected at least 4 mistakes.I doubled stamps the letters,With the border tool Iam saved.Now if I can stain and not make any more mistakes.navy

Hi,Iam buying some stamps on 1/2 price from Tandy.What size alphabet stamp do you put on a billfold?Thanks,navy

Thanks to all,you gave me a lot of info on what to buy.navy

Hi.Iam setting up,oh excuse me .My wife is running me to back room.I will be working on a small desk I bought in the 60s.I need a good light that is bright.Can you recomend one.Thanks,navy

Hi I bent my thin osborne awl.Can I hammer it back straight or Is it toast?I was stabbing into 2 pieces of 8 oz. leather.I should have used my thicker awl.We get to soon old and to late smart.Navy

Hi,I just ordered a pricker from these people.navy http://www.midcontinentleather.com/searchadv.aspx?IsSubmit=true&SearchTerm=pricking

Hi,I have been looking at pricking tools.Do I need one tool or does it take two tools to do a job?And do you think they are worth a 100.00?Thanks,navy

My thanks to old timer.I cut a piece of the handle on my head knife,and it works great.The knowledge in this place is unsurpassed.Iam in the right place.navy

Thanks guys,you have saved a few fingers Iam sure.I will stand up.navy

I sit and do most of my leather work.Is it safe to sit while using the knife?Thanks,navy

Thanks Marlon,thats what I was looking for.Navy

Thanks guys,I feel better already.I didnt like my fingers so close to the blade in the u tube video.I will use your style and I may shorten the handle.navy

Hi,could someone tell me if you know of a cd or something to explain how to hold a head knife?When I put my hand around it ,my hand does not touch the back and I feel ike I dont have any control.I saw a man on u tube cut a small piece of leather.Does he grip the blade by gripping with his fingers?Thanks for your help.navy

Thanks Ladies and Gents.I will use all of the sugestions.I ordered a headknife yesterday from Sheffields of england.I didnt get stainless,but it should be ok.I got a osborn leather cutter from e bay.Can I sharpen the blade on it?I wanted a pricker,but they are priced to high.Does anyone know of a supplier for one at a lower cost?navy

I am having trouble cutting thick leather.Could someone tell me what they use?Thanks,Navy

Hi,I have been working with leather for about 5 years.I have been making hunting bags and bullet bags for black powder lovers.I never knew that leather could look so good until I saw some of the work on this site.I look forward to trying some of them.Navy