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Has anyone bought leather from http://kentuckyleatherandhides.com/ I ordered and received a hide from him I wish to return and be refunded to me but I cannot make contact with him. Sent him a couple e-mails and tried phoning to no avail. I know he has limited hours but do not know what they are. Any enlightenment appreciated. Ferg
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This is on e-Bay
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Bobbin Storage! What works for you?
Ferg replied to JerseyFirefighter's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
I bought a couple small plastic boxes at JoAnn Fabrics, about 5" x 10 3/4" x 1 3/4". They have plastic latches on the lids. I used a Forstner drill bit slightly greater in diameter than the bobbin diameter, to drill a row of holes through a piece of pine 1 1/2" x 7/16". I then used my table saw to rip the pine in half directly through the middle of the holes. Spacers between the rows of bobbins is 1/2". I used small pieces of pine as fillers in the ends. I know everyone doesn't have a wood shop, I bet a lot of you have a friend with some woodworking tools that would help you out. I tie the ends of the thread on the bobbin through one of the holes in the bobbin side. You can see in the photo which ones are the first I done. Ferg -
Patria, I have a Seiko CW 8B. I think mine has been through considerably less than yours. I have promised myself that if I ever come across a MotherLoad as you have, I may have to trade my wife of 40 years for another outbuilding to put them in. LOL Fixing those machines isn't work, it is FUN! Ferg
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Juki DNU-241, Consew 206rb, request for advice
Ferg replied to pattyharrington's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
UWE, My RB5 made it through with a Made in Japan sticker. We all know that doesn't necessarily mean anything but it is a good machine. Ferg- 24 replies
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Juki DNU-241, Consew 206rb, request for advice
Ferg replied to pattyharrington's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I have a Consew RB5, love it, in fact it is my favorite. When I bought it I tried the 207 thread which it did not like at all. Don't exceed size 138. My times with shredding have been one of several problems: Wrong size needle (too small) for the thread in use, improper thread path, and "Funky" thread. Ferg- 24 replies
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Yes, there is a LOW 3 Phase that is 203v. with a HIGH that is 230v. Depending on your load those voltages will vary, especially when a motor starts from a dead stop. Also, 440v 3 Phase, you don't want to go there for your equipment. lol Ferg
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I made my "Clicker Knife" handles from Brass. I gave "The Knipper" a cheap blade to copy. One straight and one curved. I strop mine before each use, have had for over a year and never sharpened. Be aware that he is very busy and he may also not be too happy with me for saying he made those. The small round knife I bought from him is the best one of about four I have. Ferg
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I forgot to mention the other day...... Anyone wishing to pay cash for this machine can get same for $1395.00 Ferg
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I have a SEIKO CW 8B WALKING FOOT, 10.5" CYLINDER ARM with reverse, set up for leather I wish to sell. Less than 30 hours of use. Includes the LED light, Drop down roller guide, Bobbin winder, standard foot, 12 Bobbins including one in machine. Uses series 135 needles and popular Singer feet. Complete with Pedestal Style Stand, speed reducer and Sew Pro 500 Servo, plus Thread stand. Will sew 3/8" leather with 69 to 138 thread all day long. I have sewn 1/2" chrome tanned leather but I don't recommend that. Servo allows you to sew very slow or about 800 stitches per minute. Reason for selling? I need a heavier duty machine. Asking $ 1595.00 Would like to sell to someone who can come to Southwestern Ohio to pick it up. I will package for shipment if preferred, buyer must pay the shipping which can be determined by preference for shipper. Ferg Please, if you are simply curious and not serious about possible deal do not e-mail me. I can take PayPal, Credit cards can be used in PayPal also.
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If you can swing the extra money for the $60 1 ton you won't be sorry you did. Ferg
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My fix may be more complicated than you wish to pursue but it works. Since you have a pattern for adult obviously, measure a portion of the pattern that would pertain to the same on the 3 yr old. Divide the smaller dimension by the larger (your Tandy pattern), that will give you a percentage you need to work with. Take the Tandy pattern to Office Depot or some other place having the capability to print. Tell them to print the drawing/pattern the percentage you came up with above. Works for me. Ferg
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Sneak Peek: UT441 flatbed table attachment for 441 class machines
Ferg replied to Uwe's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Uwe, I have an Industrial CNC router, doesn't do metal. I have made many un-available items, some from the multi layered plywood, best I have used is "Apple Wood". From one Innovator to another, That is some mighty fine work. If I owned a 4500, I would have to have one of those. Ferg -
MANUAL AVAILABLE AT: http://www.supsew.com/blog/wpfb-file/singer-51w30-w31-pdf/ Ferg
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Many don't like the manner in which I give a critique but you asked. Your approach is "sloppy". Finger nails are probably too long. When you rest the fingers on the leather they make nasty marks. Your drawing may very well be alright, you simply are not following the tracing. YOUR TECHNIQUE IS TERRIBLE, WHICH YOU ALREADY KNOW. LOL Those things said: It appears you are trying to begin at the end instead of the beginning of Leather Crafting. You need to develop your skills with tried and true patterns and written as well as Video information available. Tandy has a full line of the old pattern and "How To" books by Al Stohlman as well as many others. If you don't have a Tandy close to you, they have a very good On-Line presence. Leather work is confounding and at the same time very satisfying. Learn the basics of carving and practice, practice, practice. I am not going to go into what I think you are doing wrong at this time. Think about what I have said and don't take it as being too mean and critical. Not intended. Ferg
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I use photos of product, mostly old, to get an idea of how things are made. I then do some measuring of the subject, make a heavy paper prototype and go from there. Ferg
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Shoulder bag
Ferg replied to MaverickFZX750's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Excellent design, construction, and carving. Ferg -
I Bought a used but very good "bottle jack" press last year that was already modified for clicking. I replaced the hydraulic jack with an air over Hydraulic 20 ton jack. I click with mostly steel rule dies I have made. The dimension between the steel plates on the press is very consistant so I made "stops" so the die doesn't bury itself into the cheater plastic board. I quite often want to click a number of pieces from same set of dies. For each cut I stack several pieces of leather so I can cut them all at once. I can click a half dozen pieces with no problems, taking about 30 seconds. BTW: It would be great to have a good sized clicker but my set up cost me less than $200 and suits me just fine. I also have a pancake compressor dedicated to the press. When I am not using the press I use this compressor to keep the multitude of tires on equipment I have, "Pumped Up". Ferg
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Al was 44 years old when he and Ann married. They were very busy and perhaps they didn't wish to have children or just possibly they simply could not. Ferg
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Note my two words inside Parenthesis. Ferg
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The Q-tips would be shot and lose cotton before you got around a wallet I'm afraid. (Just kidding) I realize many folks are trying to do leatherwork as cheaply as possible if for no other reason than the fact they are just beginning their fabulous journey with leather. When I was beginning, almost 65 years ago, I wanted to buy the best tools I could possibly afford. When learning to do edge painting, spend $20 to $25 for a tool that is made to work perfectly for this application and save yourself a million dollars worth of aggravation. Ferg