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No unfortunately. I ended up keeping the machine and loving it. You can contact Steve or Dave at the Leather machine company, they will get you set up. www.leathermachineco.com Best, Rich

Are you asking about accessories i make, or accessories for the machine? Thanks, Rich

Hello all. I am really deep into a duffel bag for a client and i am getting an extreme amount of rub off on the deer hide that i dyed. I used fiebings oil dye black, rubbed excess, applied neatsfoot and carnuva after. Any recommendations? Could a 50/50 neatsfoot and bees wax work? Thanks for your help, Rich

Yes Claude, I will pass along your information. He was really interested in someone local as for shipping purposes but I will definitely pass it along. Thanks for getting back.

Hello everyone, I recently went into a knife sharpening spot near me to get my skiving knife all straightened out. The owner started inquiring about my work and was asking about leather knife sheaths. Having some Veg scrap I began making a couple samples and quickly realized its not what I'm set up for. I am setting and resetting my machines and it's just creating more of a work load than a one man show can perform. If anyone in LA needs some work and knows the ropes on a good finished veg tan product please pm me. I am going to inform the client it isn't working out this week and would like to make an introduction at that point. He's a great guy and I don't like leaving anyone hanging out to dry. All the best, Rich

Hello everyone. I have been looking into custom stamps from infinity and was wondering if anyone has used a kick press/setter to emboss the logo. I have a kick press but not an arbor press. just trying to use what I got. Thanks for the help. Rich

We have made it back and have some news for the people who replied to my post. Italy was amazing, and on occasion, you will come across a crafter with a retail shop still trying to make a buck. I met a father and son who had a shop with his designs on the wall and a old pfaff cylinder arm where the register should have been. It's pretty amazing and invigorating to see since the father worked for Bernini for thirty years. In his smoke filled shop he humbly said in broken english, "it's not Gucci but it's not terrible...", when speaking of his line. My hunt for leather began in Florence which many suggested I do. I do not, from experience, recommend you do this. All the tanneries are in Pisa which unfortunately we did not go. We found a leather hide retailer, nothing too special, but fun none the less. The owner of the store provided us with the information I just gave you. We did get some suppliers out of him and were able to see quality and finish from hides he had available, which was a plus and potential connection. Other that our trip was filled with gallons of wine, pounds of pasta, and a lot of walking...A definite must go.

Hello everyone, My girl and I will be traveling to italy in a couple weeks and I wanted to touch base and see if anyone can recommend some leather related stops they have made. Maybe a tannery, tool supplier, school etc. I know there will be shoe makers all over, which I am incredibly excited about but any other recs would be greatly appreciated. I am aware of barnsley sheffield being in the UK but any tool suppliers from Italy? We will be going to some small town north and South and making stops in Rome and Florence. Thanks for the help. Rich

Hello everyone, I have a juki TSC 441 for sale. It is exactly how many and most of us would like to have it. I have tried to spec all the details below starting from the ground up. 1: Cobra Pedistal stand $200 2: Speed Reducer $125 3: Digital Servo $145 4: Juki TSC 441 head $5000 5: Left toe presser foot $75 6: Right Toe Presser foot $75 7: Blanket set: $150 8: Holster Plate $156 9: Stirrup Plate $156 10: Slotted Plate $85 11: Roller edge guide $95 12: LED Light $49 13:Needles $30 14: Thread $100 A total of Roughly $6500 dollars. I am asking $4250.00 on ebay right now but can't go too much lower. The machine hasn't been used too much but serviced and kept very clean. Please let me know if you have any questions. Buyer must pick up, I cannot ship unfortunately. Location zip is 90405 Kind regards, Rich

I have a TSC 441 that I need to get rid of. Asking $3500 obo, local pick up would be the best option for me bacuase of major back issues. Please let me know if you are interested. comes with needles, many feet and plates, table and motor. Will even throw in a ton of scrap leather, mostly belly's from wickett and craig as well as some latigo from a local vendor. Well taken care of and used in a home studio. Kind regards, Rich 310-408-8147

I am considering selling my Juki 441. Surgery is on it's way and as much as I don't want to sell it, i see it being happier sewing than sitting. I tend to personify items I have a connection with. I am not desperate to sell but if anyone wants it for $3500, come and get it. local pick up is desired but If you need it shipped we would have to figure out a few things. Cost, plus how to pack a freight train. the machine is located in Los Angeles. Cheers to all of you. Kind regards, Rich

Not sure how many of you have had the oportunity to meet Cobra Steve, but if you haven't, i suggest you give him a call sometime. I had a truely great experience going to the cobra warehouse today and would just like to openly thank Steve for all his help and information.

Hello all, Does anyone know the range of needles I can use for a Juki 441? I just purchased this machine and it has a GB 230 needle in it and damn, it might as well be an ice pick. What size is this? 26-27? I would like to run the smallest needle possible with the corresponding thread. Any help would be appreciated. Happy Holidays, Rich

Bob, Thank you and it's great to put a face to the voice. Have a great two weeks off, I will be ordering soon. Best, Rich

Hey wiz, Quick questions for you. This machine is way different than any other I have used in the past. I have a canister on top of the machine filled with a foul smelling substance that is a bit crusty. ( is it a thread lube canister) Any idea what the canister is used for? It opens and closes but has no function other than directing thread and smelling like crap at the moment. As far as the set up is concerned, can I use the techsew 5100 as a reference when threading the machine? Is it identical? Thanks for the help, Rich

That sounds like another $500. Damn I just left Toledo Bob a message regarding what I'm looking for. Thanks wiz. Rich

Hello all, and happy holidays. I was lucky enought to pick up a tsc 441 yesterday but I can't really find anything online about the machine. Any idea where I can find some info other than my user manual online? I need to convert it for leather. I have searched the threads but can't seem to find any parts supplier info. parts catalogs etc. are parts hard to find for this machine? I am getting a servo from bob soon, but I would like to be able to resaearch a bit on other parts before I tell him what I need. Thanks, Rich

Thanks everyone, I will give it a try. Wiz, I was planning to go with a 33 or 46 thread with the 14 needle. I have a servo from bob and I think it might work out. Best, Rich

Hello and happy holidays everyone. I am sure all your hands are as swollen as mine getting all your gifts ready. I have a question about needles I can use for a consew 255 Rb-2. Been using the standard leather point 16's and up but I want to drop down to a 14 or smaller if possible. Any insight would help. Thanks so much, Rich

Please send me a copy as well. Suemidesigns@gmail.com Thanks for the tip

Thanks Trox, I knew that was the right answer. Im just excited. I was looking at a 277 or 287 consew...any recommendations?

Hey all, curious if the singer 153 k 102 compaires to a 31-15 beside its obvious differences. Looking for a cylinder that can handle some things that my 31-15 does. Or would it be smarter to save up and get a consew 277? Thanks, Rich

I guess I should thank you twice wiz. For this info and for the servo from Bob. I "feel" like a pro now, compaired to sewing on that clutch. I think it's a great way to start tho. Learn the clutch and get a servo. This will save so much money in the long run.

Hello all. I recently saw a set up with a hand screw on the foot for ease of changing. Are these custom or readily available? I have done some searches but found nothing. Looking for hand screws for a singer 31-15 and a consew 255. With only two machines I tend to change the feet a lot and or missplace my screwdriver. Thanks, Rich

Sorry for the late reply but yes, with the larger bobbin it does take some time. I errupted in laughter and thought I would share. As for winding while I sew...Dirtcold, that's pretty amazing. I think I have ruined enough leather to try and learn that trick. I guess I will just have marathon winding sessions on my cluth set up before jumping back on my servo machine. All the best, Rich