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i don't have one yet but I will shortly from Bob at Toledo Industrial. Fortuna with top and bottom feed. To handle both thin and heavy leather it needs to be top and bottom feed. I believe the Cobra is this type. ferg

Leather in the store is sorted through either by the shoppers or employees. Light doesn't affect chrome tanned for the most part. Much of the veg tanned is rolled and on a shelf. ferg

Did you change needle size to conform to the extra size of the thread? ferg

I notice you have your leather stock hanging over a rod. Two things: You probably have light on the leather, either natural and/or artificial. Get some Kraft packaging paper and hang over the leather as a shield. Second: if you wish to have your leather hanging, use spring clamps so you can hang from the edge. Inside a dark room or closet is very good but not always possible. ferg

Sounds as tho- you need to readjust your tensions. Loosen top tension a little each time you test. If two or three changes doesn't appear to help, you will need to increase tension on the bobbin. If you do not know how to do that someone on here will help. ferg

Something to check knowing it may not have anything to do with your problem. You didn't say what size thread you are using. These machines prefer 138 and lower. They will sew with 207 but not generally very well. Double check needle size in regards to thread size. Toledo Industrial Machine has a chart for needle to thread size. ferg

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

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

Call Bob Kovar at Toledo Industrial Machines. 866-362-7397 ferg

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

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

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

Whatever floats your boat. LOL I like to use them when I get them. ferg

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

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

If that is your site it needs some serious work. ferg

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

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

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