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They are not obsolete ya' just don't see them to often. Usually they sell at Weavers auction in June. The last one I saw at the auction sold for 650.00. There was another one that sold on govliquidation.com last year for 1200.00 it looked almost new. Parts are hard to come by as are mechanics to work on them. Good luck to ya'. http://www.aussietraders.com.au/For-Sale/Singer-industrial-sewing-machine-132k6-97-10_Queensland_Bundaberg_62170.html

How many of these do ya' need? I need your mailing address too.

I don't know about the grommets and eyelets but I have a coffee can full of 1/4" working length 1/8th" diameter black tubular rivets. I think it is around 5 pounds or so. I haven't used them in a while if you are interested I wold have to find them. I have to much stuff under my bench.

The link I posted for the Pfaff sewing machine does not work. You will find the sewing machine at Kijiji.ca loaction is Belleville, Ont. type in Phaff sewing machine at search bar. Wizcraft & semun are right about that portable walking foot machine. You will be disappointed at its claimed performance.

http://belleville.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-business-industrial-Pfaff-Industrial-Sewing-Machines-W0QQAdIdZ306327845. I don't know exactly where you are located but you mentioned "here in Toronto, Canada" This machine should do what you want to do. Good luck.

12 foot is no problem. You could make continuous 31 feet if the hide is large enough. The hide needs to be around 20 sq feet or more. Cut all of the odd shapes off of the hide. Cut the belly off too. Keep the back straight and round both ends of the hide kind'a like a very large oval. Don't try and make a pattern of any kind just a large oval. Once you get to this step you need to make up your mind as to the width of the reins. 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", or 1". Keep the hide on a table so it doesn't bounce up and down on ya'. Cut them as long as you want and as many as you want. A creaser is a great help when you are finished cutting and edging. Have fun.

What is your address? vernonnichols@lycos.com I am sure I can spare a square foot of leather.I don't have deer skin. Veg tan only.

http://www.amefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Americas_Color_Palette_Download_7-2011.pdf I hope this link will work.

I think this is the right place for this topic. www.govliquidations.com has for sale a new in the box Consew 206RB-5 in Ohio. The bid on it is 150 right now. The auction closes tomorrow if anyone is interested. at the search bar type in sewing machine

http://www.nordicneedle.com/LL503-5030.html http://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/503linenthread.aspx http://www.hedgehoghandworks.com/catalog/FBRLL50.php I hope one of these might be helpful.

You should get in touch with the gentleman that runs a harness shop in Troy, Montana. I don't know your limit of "willing to travel". He has some sewing machines that might me what you are looking for. Northwest Harness is the name of the shop.The last time I talked to him he had a couple of used Juki 441's.

You should call Beiler's Mfg. and Supply on page 58 of their catalog is item 4125 Button Stud & Rivet they are .25 cents apiece for the first 100 they come in solid brass or nickle plated brass. Their phone is 717 768 0174

The oil is turning it darker why put more oil on it? Correct me if I am wrong but you want the dirt washed off, the oil is locking the dirt to the surface of the leather. Use saddle soap and water with a fine bristle brush (old shoe brush).

I use a piece of 2x4 pine for corner stitching. Cut two 45 degree corners on the two inch side of the 2x4. Leave 1/2" between the 45 degree angles. The piece I use is 24 inches in length clamp it to the work bench or bolt it down and start sewing French corners 2x4.bmp

I posted a reply to this about 3 hours ago don't know where it went Try this link again. http://parts.singerc.../IPinstManuals/ As for the price I would double what I paid for it. It will sew 3/4" of leather it uses a 7x3 needle it if it is like this Amish guys down the road it will sew the 415 thread. The bobbin is like 1 1/2" in diameter. An Amish guy down the road from me uses his to make and repair harness. He has an American Straight needle for making the heavy stuff.

I have a 132 Randall Strap Cutter for sale. It has 4 1/8",4 1/4",4 1/2",6 1",6 1 1/4",6 1 1/2" spacers. There is about 14 usable knives and some that are not useable. It is very good condition. I would like 2200 for it. It needs to be picked up the thing weighs around 300 lbs. I would be interested in swapping for a sewing machine that would 3/4" sew leather. I can take some pictures and post later.

It is not a walking foot machine. It sews cloth. Try this link http://parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/

I had one too. It was the biggest piece of crap I have ever had the misfortune to own. I sent it to Weavers Auction in June and sold it. It will sew canvas not leather.

I read here some one suggested that you use the horse hide. It is excellent for what you are trying to do. You want an 8 ounce belt that will almost stand by itself in the corner. Right? I have some 4 ounce vegetable tan material that is a very firm hand it should do what you want. You can't bend this stuff to a right angle or it will crack but for a belt liner I think it will work. PM me with your address I will send a sample to you.

You are looking for a military style belt buckle. Like the ones on this web site. http://www.baronbelts.com/display/buckles.html

Your serious, right? I have been making belts and tack for 8 or 9 years never heard of a stiffener for belts. Maybe you should ask the Chinese.

I am certain a French Curve would accomplish what you want to do. Or not.

http://www.industrialsewmachine.com/webdoc3/thread.htm this is a web site I use for reference it is both needle size and thread size. Schmetz has the needle chart you are looking for http://aaasewingmachines.com/schmetz.aspx. Maybe these will help.

First of all how are you going to get the steering wheel under the machine to sew the cover? I apologize I couldn't resist. You can make your own speed reducer. I used an 8 inch and a 2 1\2 inch pulley your father should be able to help with this one. If you use the speed reducer you will not need the servo motor. Sewmun and Trox are right in their suggestions of either the Adler or the Pfaff with a walking foot or the Global with a walking foot too you definitely don't want the high speed Singer or anything that zig zags. Leather has to be sewn slowly 800 stitches per minute or slower or the needle will heat up and burn the thread. Have fun rebuilding the VW.