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Check the patterns in the linked posts. They have an expandable insert. Tom

Better machine, much more adjustable than the other cheaper designs like the one linked to by the OP. Tom

@Omer Moved your post to leather sewing machines. More likely to get help here. Have you contacted Techsew for this info?http://www.techsew.com/contacts/ I suppose you are looking at this kijiji ad.https://www.kijiji.ca/v-hobbies-craft/fredericton/techsew-3800-leather-sewing-machine/1478826380 The owner should know whether it has NPS or not. It is an option, just like options on cars, etc. Tom

During our summers in 2017 and 2018 Aussie firefighters were here in British Columbia during BC's serious fires to assist. Several groups from Canada are reciprocating. More are on their way now. Just a couple news stories about supporting the Aussies. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/canadians-australia-fires-1.5406295 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/canadian-firefighters-australia-wildfires-1.5410727 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-dozens-of-canadian-fire-fighting-experts-on-ground-in-australia/ My wife's family is from Australia, so have many relatives there. Most of them are not in threatened areas, but are subject to the smoke and ash. Praying for all. Tom

@bryan4christ Moved your post to leather sewing machines. You'll likely get more help here. But, since there are multitudes of things that can go wrong with a sewing machine, all the way from operator problems to mechanical problems, you have to describe what your particular problem happens to be. No crystal balls here! Take photos, even video can help. Maximum file size for uploads here is rather small, so aim for photos around 800 x 600, or 1280 x 1024. Tom

Tandy used to have one, so went looking for it. Sadly they don't list it anymore in the https://www.leathercraftlibrary.com/ Tom

@Omer Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. @Constabulary I think he means turning the presser foot to change directions? Just a guess! Tom

Home domestic machines are not suitable for most leather sewing. They can do okay on a couple layers of thin soft leather. The material being stitched is advanced by the feed dogs under the material. The presser foot holds the material down so the feed dogs can dig in and advance the material. The tighter the presser foot spring is turned down, the more friction there is impeding the material from advancing. You need a walking foot machine for bags and up. (Not a domestic walking foot, they are not the same thing.) Look in the forum for leather sewing machines. Lots of info there about what you need. Check out and study this post Tom

He hasn't been back here to answer any questions since Sep 27. I'm going to lock this post and move it to Old/Sold. Tom

I also have a TS 2700. My experience with the servo is much the same as Wizcrafts. Also replaced with a FS-550 and speed reducer. Good machine, no complaints. Also use 138 thread, and sometimes 207 on the top. Takes some time to adjust tension when you keep swapping thread sizes for different projects. Tom

@McLestergl hasn't been around since Dec 3 last year. I locked and moved this post to old/sold. Tom

Editing your post is only available for a short time, maybe a couple hours. Tom

@twotrees Would be helpful to post a link to the ad. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-business-industrial/oshawa-durham-region/pfaff-335/1472984809 Tom

@Aurita Have you read and studied this post? If not, I recommend you do so. I'm moving this thread to leather sewing machines. Tom

It's a good idea to put your location in your profile. Tom

@Lowball72 Moved your post to Saddle and Tack Accessory Items. I think you may get more response from this forum since you are dealing with Tack. Tom

have you read this thread? One sewing machine may not do what you want. Depends on how thin you small leather projects are and what thread sizes you want. Upholstery type machine will do lighter weight materials, but for saddle skirting, you need something much heavier. Tom

Seems like the strap under the arm pit would be rather irritating after wearing it for an hour or so. Maybe it should be lower? But that would require a substantial redesign to be able to do that. I have no experience with this, just know what it would do to me! You work looks pretty good. Keep it up! Tom

@Frodo Fixed the title and cleaned up your post for you. Tom

A really great piece of work again! Tom

Oxalic acid is not as likely to damage the finish. But you should test it on a sample first to verify. Tom

@MikeF I moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. You'll be more likely to get help and comments here. Tom

You might like to post about this in the "Leather Sewing Machine" section of the forum. You'll get more comments there. And welcome to the forum youngster. Tom

You can also try using oxalic acid, also available as Bar Keeps Friend. A teaspoon to a pint of water. @Glassjaw003 It is a good idea for you to put your location in your profile to get help local to your area of the world. I see from your IP address you are located near Arlington TX Tom

According to his/her IP address, is located in Seattle, WA, USA @Simplejack1985 It is a good idea to put you location in your profile. Then you will more likely get responses that are useful for you. Note that this is a worldwide forum. Tom