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It is possible but highly unlikely since I have to assume these folks are mass producers. ferg

Toledo Industrial Machine in Toledo, Ohio or Keystone in Philly. ferg

To add and agree with above posts. Normally, the reason for using a lighter weight thread in the Bobbin is to extend the time of use. Regarding strength, the strength of the stitch is determined by the lighter thread. Also, in your pics, you show a straight line stitch in the first photo where as I assume the second image is the Italian stitch which is a Saddle stitch. They are accomplished with different style of needle. I have one machine with a large bobbin, use same weight thread in both top and bottom. My Cylinder Arm machine has a small bobbin. In some instances I will use next smaller thread in bobbin. The photo looks to have at least two sizes smaller in the bobbin, that is totally unacceptable. ferg

Figure a flat amount that is an average cost to you for your products. Sure does simplify the books. ferg

Hi Anita, Having been in business for over 60 years I am always a little skeptical about folks having web sites for businesses with no indication of where your place of business is located. I do realize your Site is a work in progress. All of the items on your site are sold out except one or two. What is that all about? Your Domain was registered one month ago and is only valid for two years. Your SSL certificate was issued several years ago so I suppose you have been in business under another name that I came across. I believe a lot of us would like to know a little more about you if for no other reason, so we can "Get to Know You". Your products appear to be top notch. Italian Leather is one of the best there is. Elk? Some good, some not so good. One Location for you is Chicago, another is Texas. Both places? Are your products actually made in the USA or across the pond? I am not "Picking" on you. There simply seems to be a number of questions that can be asked, you don't answer. I am not interested in how you make your product. I know of at least ten or so on this forum that could figure that out. Just clear the air a bit. Regards, ferg

There seems to be lots of info for parts for the machine, I don't see any service manuals at all. Certainly there are some out there somewhere. See if this site has anything helpful. http://ebookbrowse.c...-pdf-d371663446 ferg

I just bought some Rip Stop Nylon. JoAnn's has it in a multitude of colors. It is a nice fabric. Perhaps you only seen it in the expanded net type? ferg

Honey, This printer is $30,000. My new 2014 Impala won't cost that much. LOL ferg

I might suggest you talk to Steve with http://leathermachineco.com and/or Bob Kovar at Toledo Industrial Machine http://www.tolindsewmach.com ferg

Bob, I have used those interiors, they are a bit difficult to do much additional to them. I think your best bet is to start from "scratch" making the interior similar to this liner but accommodating whatever you need for a strap connection. ferg

Whether you buy one of the machines that are constantly talked about on this site is almost always determined by how close you are to the distributor of either of them. Shipping is a very big deal to buying a new machine. I would have to say Cobra, Cowboy, Techsew, and others are so much alike these days, service and distance from same has to be a priority. ferg

Chief, I use the Weldwood "Gel" for leather, haven't used anything but water based contact for laminate for years. I normally allow the glue to dry for at least 20 minutes with a 70 degree temp in my shop. I guarantee you the leather is not going to pull apart without damage UNLESS it is two pieces of chrome tanned glued face to face. The glue will just about peal off completely when you pull it As stated above, we use the glue to "tack" the leather together so we can sew a nice even joint. I would like to be able some day to sew as fast as some of the oriental ladies do in clothing factories. LOL ferg

Wiz is the one to answer your questions and I am sure he will shortly. With my limited experience, 2 years of having two machines, I would say if you want to sew some very thin leather this machine may suffice, otherwise, save your penny's and get a triple feed. ferg

Thanks, I took photo with my Canon Rebel T1i and Canon 70mm -200mm Ultrasonic Lens. We have two Canon Rebels, love them. ferg

We always know it is close to Easter when the Mallards show up on our little pond. They heard the cameral shutter, she got flustered and told the drake,"It is time to go!" ferg

Wiz, Have you checked these? http://www.boglegreenwell.com/ http://www.tools4leather.com/12_used_machines_available.htm# ferg

We ship about 25,000 to 30,000 pieces each year now. USPS First Class and Priority mail. Seldom use UPS although we have had a account with them for years, never use FedEx anymore. In a years time we probably do not get more than a dozen damaged packages. International mail to Canada only. ferg

kayrunp, I drilled a hole in the end of the ram of the arbor press so I could use a number of tools. The arbor presses are the cheapest snap setters you will ever buy. I ordered my stamp without the handle, never had much luck with large stamps being struck with any kind of mallet. I was experimenting with my heat press this evening. I set the temp at 400 degrees and heavy pressure for 1 to 3 minutes. I believe less heat could be used as well as less pressure and time could be one minute with no problem. I was testing on Baby Buffalo and Kangaroo. I have no use for the Branding irons. They are a waste of money in my opinion except for wood. If you ever wish to stamp with gold foil you will need heat and pressure, it is beautiful. ferg

We never had riding horses at home, we did ride the draft horses though. We all loved them dearly. We cajoled them, probably over fed them some times, but as with all animal life, love them and you will get a thousands times over from them. We had one old gelding that lived over 25 years. Sway backed but that was a delight for youngsters riding old Dan. I agree we must let them die with honor, some times that means an early death. I feel the leather from these animals, being as beautiful as it is, is giving back to those of us who loved them so very much. Strange horses still come to me after all these years. I LOVE IT!!!! ferg

Jeff Son-in-Law maker of fine wooden grips is Keith Brown. I think you are right, they look like Ahrends'. ferg

I have a magnesium stamp roughly 2" x 2". Centering under the ram of the 2 ton Arbor Press does a great job. Most of the leathers that are not chrome tanned will need to be cased. Chrome tanned needs to have the stamp heated, you can do that a number of ways including placing in a small oven. I just happen to have a large hot press. ferg

+1 on Goods Japan. ferg

Jeff, Where/who made your grips? My Son-in-Law makes grips for S&W gear professionally, quite well known. ferg

Same as Wiz, I have two servo motors. One is a Consew other is a sew pro from Bob Kovar. The Consew needed a speed reducer set up, the sew pro/sew slow is a gear reduction servo and doesn't need any further speed reducing. ferg

Shannon, If you make bags that you sew the gussets in from the wrong side out, the flatbed will do this in most cases. I f you have any occasion to sew any kind of gusset from the outside, you will have a definite problem most every time. ferg