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    And, you don't need a heavy harness stitcher to make wallets with. I use a Techsew 2700 and it does most everything I need for purses, folders, wallets, belts, saddle bags, etc. Other brands have the same size machine. Such as the Cowboy 227R, basically the same machine. I use a smaller machine for assembling wallet interiors - a Singer 20U industrial that came out of a curtain shop. No walking foot, just drop feed. Tom
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    I have a 2700 that I bought a few years ago, basically under the same circumstances as you describe. It serves me well. The only problems I have had were of my own making, but that is how you learn to set it up and use it. My only problem with it would apply to other similar machines, and that is getting the correct needle, thread, and tension for varying projects. Takes a number of practice runs to sort out the best combination. Would be nice to have 3 or 4 machines, each set for their own job types, but that is just not feasible. Tom
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    @JeannieH Moved your post to Leather Machinery. You should get answers here. There are a number of posts about Bell Skivers. @RockyAussie has made a number of comments. Including adding suction to them to help clear scrap out. Check him out! Tom
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    His videos that he sells are about an hour long, some longer. They all contain very good information. I haven't looked at the one you listed so can't tell you about it. On YouTube, Jim has a series of videos making a wallet done while he was working for Tandy. Each video is short and covers a specific topic. You will be able to find the next ones in the series when you look at this one. Tom
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    And here is the Facebook page for a gal that does fantastic work. She doesn't show how, but has lots of examples. https://www.facebook.com/Prairierosecustomleatherandbeading/ Tom
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    Here is a video that shows how to inlay a beaded strip. Tom
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    Which side of the line to bevel is more rule based, even mathematical or mechanical, than abstract. To me, abstract is sort of random, throwing paint at a canvas until it looks good to the artist's mind. And as you mentioned, take your time, sometimes sit back and look at your pattern for a few moments to see what you need to do. Rushing through something, or not paying attention to what I am doing has lead to some stupid errors! Tom
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    @Cferna27 Moved your post to "Leather Sewing Machine". You'll get better response here. Your photos are too small to see any detail. Try posting individual photos. Tom
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    You might like to tell people in Illinois where you are located. Tom
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    Do a search here for rattlesnake skins or hides. There a a few members that catch and deal with them. Tom
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    @Shananagan Where are you located in Idaho? Do you handle shipping? How long have you owned the machine? Please read the Marketplace rules and comply. https://leatherworker.net/forum/forum/70-announcements/ Tom
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    Yup, gone for a few months now. Would like to have picked up a couple more. They went on sale, but ads didn't say they were being discontinued! Else would have gone to the store sooner. Tom
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    When using magnets for closures, I place the magnets in holes punched in a piece of leather the same thickness as the magnets. Then glue that between the exterior and the lining leathers. (You can skive the outer edges to reduce the thickness if the transition is getting too bulky.) Then I don't need to sew around the magnets themselves. They will stay in place due to the three layers of construction. Only reason I can see for sewing a circle around magnets is for decoration, which I don't do. Tom
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    You should be pushing down the items that are behind the items in front. So if a leaf comes out from under a flower, push the leaf down. (Bevel the items that are behind.) You are trying to do a 3D scene, so need to bring the foreground forward by bevelling (pushing) the background items down to do that. Tom
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    I just junked a similar Brother machine. Give me the dimensions of the cover and I'll see if the piece I saved matches. Tom
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    @Devo Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. You'll get more answers here. Have you tried any searches on ther web for this information? Have you searched this (Leather Sewing Machines) forum? Deleted your double post. Tom
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    @LizO Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. Tom
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    @JSage Please add a couple photos showing the front, rear, and presser foot area to help identify your machine. Any model numbers off a plate mounted on the machine, if any, would help too. Tom
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    @MsChrissi This is a world-wide forum. You should update your profile with your location so members know whether to look at your machine or skip it because your are on Mars. According to your IP address, you appear to be located in the St. Charles, Missouri, USA area. Tom
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    Really great work. I suppose that careful use of the swivel knife can do much the same as petal lifters, just can't reach as far under the petal. Tom
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    After applying dye, let it dry 24 hours, buff off the dyed area until no more comes off, your white rag stays white. If you used Tandy's ecoflow stuff, it is water based and many solvents will loosen it up and mix with the solvent (that is in your paint). So as mentioned above, it may need to be sealed before adding the paint. Do some testing on a scrap piece of leather, same type as you are using. Tom
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    Patchers are built for patching. Shoe uppers, and other light stuff. Main advantage is being able to sew in any direction as you can turn the presser foot 360 degrees. So can sew up a sleeve or boot top, etc. The teeth on the presser foot are aggressive as that is what drags the leather through the machine. No bottom feed dogs. A common usage is to sew badges, emblems, etc. on jackets without having to take half the jacket apart. Tom
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    @Chrisie Moved your post to Marketplace. More chance of selling in that forum! Should identify if you are willing to ship etc. Read the marketplace rules here https://leatherworker.net/forum/forum/70-announcements/ Tom
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    @TomSchell I moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. You are more likely to get the help you want here. Tom
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    It appears from your IP address that you are located in Golden Grove So Australia. You should add that to your profile so you can get responses that are more suitable for your location. Are you asking for vendors? If so you are probably more interested in an Australian source rather than USA, Europe or Mars. Tom
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