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The top of this article shows the basic parts of a simple sewing machine. Some instruction and parts manuals. The instruction manuals show how to reset the clutch. 111W156manual.pdf 111g156.pdf 111w156.pdf The 111W156 manual seems to be a better copy. W and G signify the locations the machines were built at. Thought this little GIF might help you understand a little how the machine works. Tom

Would be a good idea to pass along the info on your dealer in case someone else in your area is looking for one now, or in the future when they come across this post. Tom

Resize the photo. Should add your location to your profile. Could have put you in touch with a dealer much sooner. Good luck with your machine. Tom

@Hdemetrious Please read the marketplace rules and conform to them. See https://leatherworker.net/forum/forum/70-announcements/ Shipping, some pictures would be great, more description, working condition, etc. Tom

Go through and oil all moving parts before running it. From what I understand from other posts here, the machine needs to run at high speed every so often to get the pump to pump oil up to all the spots that it is supposed to lubricate. Most of these type were built for production facilities and the operators ran them at full speed. Running slow doesn't pump the oil up (depending exactly on what machine you have which I don't know enough about). If the gasket was no problem before, and didn't leak all over, then it should be okay. It won't hurt the machine. Good luck Tom

You can download those pics to your computer and upload them here. That will keep this thread intact instead of having someone start a new thread, especially if he/she is not already a member here and attempts to post as a guest. Tom

@Sledzep01 Kinda sounds like you are asking about a sewing machine, so moved your post to leather sewing machines. Most dealers will have Lily White sewing machine oil available. Oil needs to be free of additives that will degrade to varnish and jam up the machine some day. Also don't want coloured oils that will leave colour stains on your work pieces. Oil in your tank should be clean (clear), no water rolling around in the bottom, no junk/fuzz in the bottom. Good idea to change the filter if the machine has been operating in a dirty environment and has junk in the oil. Tom

Check your post now and then to see if there have been any responses. Also, post the pictures so we can see them in order to be able to answer your question. Links to a closed forum are not the way to go. If you don't post the photos here so we can see them, I'll take this thread down! Tom

You might like to give a link to the site you posted on. Would save people a lot of time searching for your listing. Tom

@Techsew Ron looks like some followup is needed. Tom

Have you contacted http://y-knotlace.com/ in Montana or https://www.knottylinda.com/ in British Columbia? Can't tell from their website whether the lace is bevelled or not. Both have a large colour selection. Contact them and ask. Both are using kangaroo. Tom

Hold the beveler just above the leather so you can move it without it dragging. Smooth beveler is easier to move smoothly. Bevel once, then go back over it to smooth it out. Light taps are better than being heavy handed. Tom

Leather does stretch. Especially veg tanned if it gets wet. Dampness is likely due to perspiration (or out in the rain). One thing you can do to help prevent stretching is to stitch both edges of the straps. Nothing really waterproofs leather. It needs to be sealed on both sides. Waxes and such need to be refreshed frequently. Tom

Fantastic job again. Beautiful work. Tom

Why would you suppose they dropped "oil" from the name? You can check out their MSDS information on their website. You can also check several other discussions here on LW where the topic has been discussed before. Tom

@JLSleather and here is another Tom

@JLSleather check this post Tom

Any more name calling and you may get blocked. It is not good etiquette anywhere. Consider yourself warned. Tom

OP hasn't visited leatherworker.net since June 1. He seems to want you to PM him rather than visit this page! @eflores Are you interested in selling this scrap or not? Tom

OP appears to be in the Washington DC area. @xlr8tn would be a good idea to put your location in your profile so you can get help related to the area you live in. That is a Consew machine. Their office is at: 400 Veterans Blvd., Carlstadt, NJ 07072 Phone: (212) 741-7788 They or sewing machine dealers listed in the ads at the top of this page can supply tables and motors. (Refresh to see more ads.) Make sure to tell them what it is for so they can supply the proper setup. Tom

Do a google search; "leather safety razor travel case". Click on images. Lots of examples and places to buy from including ebay, amazon, etc. I once had a nice set. Like a zipped folder with razor, brush, soap, mirror, comb, nail file, etc. That is the style I would pick, but there are many out there. Some very simple, just a pouch for the razor. You could make a simple pouch in an hour. Tom

Pro Oil dye is now called Pro dye. So called oil dyes are not oil based. They are solvent based and have some oil added to the concoction. Solvent based infers use of a solvent like alcohols. Other option is water based. The stronger the solvent used in your finish, the more likely to see it lift some of the dye, especially water based dyes. USMC black is the worst for lifting and spreading. Good for fixing the toes on your boots, then applying boot polish (wax) over top. Your finished wallet looks very nice. Keep it away from white shirts. Solvent based dyes will penetrate most finishes. It will not be as dark as it would with bare leather. Could take more coats to arrive at same depth of coverage. Tom

Did you use an existing belt to get the length to the centre hole measured from the tang tip for the buckle? Tom

@beyondcomfort Try cross posting in Leather Sewing Machines as well. Tom

@MasterSaddlerKate Moved your post to "General Saddlery Discussion". Hope this gets the response you are looking for. "Help wanted" is like the classified ads looking for work, or looking to employ someone. All posts in Help wanted have to be approved before they become visible to all. Tom