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Customer Wallet
Ferg replied to Tim Schroeder's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
I too have been using the Kangaroo leather. Very nice to work with and it is beautiful. Nice job by the way. ferg -
As usual your work is out of this world! Thanks for sharing. ferg
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I have had a wood shop for most of my 78 years, not a newcomer/beginner. I have many pieces of machinery including a two head CNC Router. I have sold many pieces also. None ever leave my shop without a do-over to make them like new. Professionals from all walks of life have been in our shops and wonder if we use the machinery because it is so pristine. Fine machinery, just like fine quality product, has made our company a lot of money. Am I proud of that? You bet and the machinery I buy will look as near to brand new when I sell it as it can be. BTW: Even though we are retired, the shop operates 12 to 14 hours a day 7 days a week from July to February. What do I do the remainder of my time? Pound leather and enjoy life. That is my .02 ferg
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Just Bought A Juki Lu 562, Now I Need A Servo!
Ferg replied to Haley's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Call Bob Kovar at Toledo Industrial Machines. 866-362-7397 ferg -
Clearlac
Ferg replied to Chief31794's topic in Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.
Ken, I don't think I have ever cut Neat Lac/Clearlac. Simply apply to the soft cloth, old "T" shirt, lightly and rub it on in light coats. The more you apply the glossier it becomes. ferg -
Excellent idea and very good work. You didn't ask for a critique but, Ease the pressure on your sewing machine top foot, it is making an impression in your leather. You can use a modeling tool also. ferg
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Leave it to me, I will find something. LOL Your design is great BUT, When you do the pattern stamping, soften the edge of the tool that is next to the border. Your border is "chomped" by the field stamp. ferg
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I would have a liner covering the front, on the inside of the paper money space so there would need to be stitching. I agree with Aaron, I would stitch it anyway. ferg
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Whatever floats your boat. LOL I like to use them when I get them. ferg
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Randy, Clean it up a little. Get the rust off, extra grease, etc. You can get $600 for it when it looks real nice:) ferg
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My comment was not intended to get your "dander" up. When you post info pertaining to a new site you should have it more finished than you have at this point. You should state the date/dates your upgrades will be active. Sunday and/or Monday can be misconstrued. All of us get excited about doing new things or setting up a new web site. You just jumped the gun a little. ferg
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If that is your site it needs some serious work. ferg
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Goodsjapan is a great company to work with. I have not tried the block planes for skiving. I can see several problems. The blade would need to be extremely sharp and kept that way of course. Holding the piece of leather would present a problem I believe. Angle of blade would be critical also. If you decide to try it, make sure you let the rest of us know how it worked. ferg
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Needle And Bobbin Tension Is Driving Me Crazy
Ferg replied to reddevil76's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
This may help. Your size of thread may be a little large for that weight leather, consequently a smaller needle. Is the thread between the tension discs or riding on the edge? Have you been sewing this weight leather before, or just now? Presser foot adjustment? Just some possibilities. ferg -
Kevin, I don't think you will have much trouble with dye after some practice. Finish that is much more than water consistency might be a problem. You know that old "fall back" try it on scrap!!! ferg
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Atom Clicker 3-Phase To 1-Phase Conversion
Ferg replied to Yanni's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
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Atom Clicker 3-Phase To 1-Phase Conversion
Ferg replied to Yanni's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
We use a very large converter in our shop. If you only have the one piece of equipment that is three phase, by all means install a single phase. Make sure you get correct horse power. ferg quote name='Yanni' timestamp='1344508719' post='259856'] Thanks Mike, Would it be safer to have a single phase motor installed instead? -
Blade on scroll saw has an up and down motion. It would lift your leather off the table unless it was held down plus you would get a rough edge on up stroke. ferg
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Tandy has it. Comes as you pictured and also with a solid side with the mesh. ferg
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I would try the stirrup plate on some scrap. I think it will work. The plate Bob is making for me won't have the rise in it. You realize with the stirrup plate you lose some of your leather thickness ability. ferg
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Kevin, Bob is making a slotted plate for my Seiko. He may have one in stock for your 4500. I have one for my Consew flat bed. Have used it a lot especially for soft/and or thin leather. ferg
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Dwight, That isn't a special order blade. We used to buy bulk blade, I have a blade welder. Remember the width of the blade determines how short the radius you can cut. Check this: http://www.doallsawing.com/products_detail.aspx?idcategory=saw%20blades&idsubcategory=knife%20edge&idproduct=DOALL030 ferg
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That is pretty light. Biggest problem is attaching a strap to the thin leather. It doesn't do real well and can pull stitches or metal attachments right out of the gusset. ferg