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    @OrellacaMoved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. You'll get more results here since this is where the sewing machine people live! Tom
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    I would expect it needs to be placed over the feed dogs. Left or right. If you are trying to sew something that won't fit between the needle and the body of the machine, for stitching an edge, you will likely need to mount the roller foot on the left (outside). For double roller feet, when stitching an edge, you will need to raise the empty side roller off the feed dogs. Tom
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    Seat belt material is a very tight weave. Suggest a regular conical point needle. You'll never get a blunt tip through unless you use an awl to make a large hole first. Don't use triangular point glover's needles. Tom
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    @Mazzy1988 Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. Much more likely to get answers here. Help wanted is sort of like the classified ads in a newspaper, looking to hire, or looking for employment. All posts in help wanted have to be approved by a moderator before they are visible to the public. Tom
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    The Stohlman FB page (as well as other leather related FB pages) is interesting to see some of the memorabilia and people's stories. However all these various FB groups are not easily searchable for content when you are trying to find answers or ideas. So I don't expect them to have much impact on leatherworker.net. I see some of the FB people moving here to find help. Tom
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    Looks like they belong to shopify https://www.ip-adress.com/website/www.harperave.com Tom
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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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