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I forgot to mention, I bought the entire set from GoodsJapan. Use them on cased leather while the leather is just a little more damp than when you tool. They won't hold up very well on dry leather. ferg

Phew! Lot's of questions. LOL Enjoy your machine, I think you got a bargain even if it does have a clutch motor. LOL ferg

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Probably a personal preference: Try next time to keep your design inside the boundaries. That is: don't make the design look as though it is bleeding into your edge wrap. Mark the piece with dividers so the design will stay inside a swivel knife cut. ferg

I realize what you are attempting here but I have a problem with "dinged up" pieces of one of the world's finest leathers. Do you intend to sell first rate also? ferg

I have used Horween Cordovan Shell for many years. Bought some last year, just haven't gotten around to using it for those special items. I went to their Tannery Row site and to say the least, there isn't much there. No way to see cost, size of hides, weight availability. Sent Eric an e-mail, maybe will know more if I get an answer. Wondering if anyone has ordered from them lately. ferg

Don't know how new you want info on. My 206RB-5 is about a year and a half old, actually was made in Japan, probably by Seiko. There are many accessories available and it is a fine machine. I have never used 207 thread since I am happy with what the 138 does for me. Large "M" style bobbin. I do have a servo which I definitely would not do without. With some tension adjustment you can go from heavy thread to 69 no problem. I have straight and roller guides, another very much needed accessory. Bob Kovar sells them. ferg

I have a variety of edge guides. Soft/thin leathers I use a straight guide that is 1 1/4" long. For stiff I use a roller guide. Also use the roller on curved edges. ferg

I watched that movie the other night, I was real bored. LOL ferg

French edger is perfect for this. While you are learning how to do this, measure the thickness of the leather you wish to use. Draw a line on the backside a distance equal to the thickness. Lay the leather on heavy piece of glass or better, marble. Allow the edger to ride with one edge on the marble while the edge on the leather will be on the line you drew. The cut wants to feather to practically nothing . This will give you a 45 degree angle. ferg

You use a cording foot. They come in different sizes for different sizes of cord. The foot has a groove in the bottom that rides over the cord and material that is wrapped around the cord. Look at the cuff on the glove. The top piece of material is only 2 or 3 inches toward the palm. It is also sewn at the palm but not often with a cord at that pointThe needle is guided into the space at the side of the cord. This is possibly a better than average quality glove, cheaper would not have the cord. ferg

The edge is rolled over and sewn fairly close to the edge, that is the inside layer of the glove. The overlay or top layer is sewn right next to the first stitching but not over it. Makes a very serviceable and wear resistant edge. ferg

I am more moved by some things now that I am an old man, if this doesn't move you, I'm sorry. http://www.youtube.com/embed/GBaHPND2QJg?rel=0 ferg

Jake, One of the problems with this scenario is there being some differences in the machines. Act of sewing not much different from one to another. We visited an Art Fair couple weeks ago where a lady had a gazillion purses, wallets, etc. None were tooled, she uses expensive leather and does some fantastic stitching, most French Seams. I spoke with her briefly. She will be using Italian leather for all her products soon. This lady had done a lot of practicing. ferg

The one from Italy is exactly what I have been wanting. I am going to stick with it. ferg

If you find someone that can read Italian etc. and you decide to order the knife I want one also and I will split the package of 100 blades with you if you wish or I will take a full package. I sent them an e-mail in Italian, I forgot my Mac has a translator. Asked for cost and if they ship to USA ferg

Mike I have the magazine you are looking for. I have the fold out with the pattern also. I don't wish to get rid of the magazine or to cut it up but I will send you copies of the pattern, Photo Carve and included on this post is a reduced size scan of the front cover. Please let me know if you want them via PM with your address. Sorry, I forgot to flip it over. LOL ferg

Don't get too upset about this. The first Remedy? Don't look at or read it. The Admins take care of most of this stuff anyway. ferg

I am an old man and several generations older than you I suspect but I will never understand why anyone would want to display something like this anywhere. Has nothing to do with you and your work. ferg

I can answer part of your query, yes there is an adjustment and it should not alter the timing. Problem is I can't remember the screw that loosens that bar. Loosen the screw that holds the foot on the bar, see if the foot is all the way up on the bar. Wiz or Bob Kovar can tell you more if they visit this evening. ferg

I used two pieces of 1/2" aluminum about 2 1/2" square. Attached them to the table so they would be at the sides of the bottom portion of the press. Drilled and tapped a thumb screw in the 1/2" block so I could tighten the table to the base of the press. I drilled and tapped the table onto the aluminum blocks with flat head machine screws. ferg

i made a table for my one ton arbor press that may fit the bill for you. You could modify it anyway you need. This is the thread. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=34570&st=0&p=214265&hl=+arbor%20+press%20+ferg&fromsearch=1entry214265 ferg

We buy finished logs and finished timber from an amish gentleman in Ohio. His shop runs on belts connected to a long shaft in the floor that has a V-8 Ford truck motor at the end. I love the Amish folks and have never had a bad experience dealing with them. BTW: The telephones are usually located off their property for the businesses and they ride in small buses that mostly German Baptist folks drive. They have had to change their ways a little along the way to be able to survive. Fewer of them are farmers these days but most are very astute business people and I absolutely love their food. Excellent craftsmen. ferg

Extremely beautiful when finished. Very tight grain and texture. You can carve it but it needs extra casing time. I like it best with no carving. Just something real special about the leather and where it came from. ferg

Call Bob Kovar at Toledo Industrial Machinery. He has lots of them. ferg