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    @christine1ca Moved your post to leather sewing machines. Better chance of more help here. When reverse stitching/back tacking, don't hit reverse until the needle has past bottom and has risen about 1/4" so the loop is caught by the hook. If the hook misses the loop, you get missed stitches and bird's nests. Tom
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    Location based on IP address is Houston, Tx, USA It would be very helpful if all users listed their location in their profile. It helps to get information relative to your location and might even find someone just down the street that may be able to help with problems. Tom
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    Your bride might not like this! Better to try bridle leather. Tom
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    Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. You'll get more response here. Tom
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    If you have a business name and registration, Tandy will give you a wholesale account which gives elite pricing, and sometimes some better pricing than elite. They have a preferred customer flyer that has sales at much lower than elite from time to time. At least that is the way it is here. Tom
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    @fbmini Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. You will get more help there. Help wanted requires a moderator to approve every post on the thread. It is typically like the help wanted classifieds in a newspaper, usually looking for someone to do some work for them. Tom
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    Go to the top right of the screen and click on your user name. Slide done and pick account settings. Then under Other Setting, pick notification settings. Tick the boxes you want, un-tick the boxes you don't want. Tom
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    Is it for a large man, or is he adding a bunch of padding to get to that size? If he is really that large around the waist, I would seriously consider using 2 layers. Reminds me of my grandfather many years ago. He asked for a belt for his 56" waist. So I added the 4" for the buckle end, and 8" for the tongue and took it to him. It just met, could not be worn. I didn't have another strip long enough, so he never got his belt! Tom
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    Really fantastic work! Tom
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    That's known as a bar grounder. And yes they take quite a bit of practice to keep it even. That is one of the 2 backgrounding tools I started out with many years ago. Tom
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    A higher quality contact cement should hold. Read the label and follow the directions. Don't stick together until both surfaces are dry. You may need 2 coats on the leather if it absorbs all the cement. Thin coats are better than heavy. Good quality contact cement will grab as soon as you bring the 2 surfaces together. No chance to re-position if you get it wrong. Press, use a roller, or tap with a hammer to get good contact and adhesion. I also like the idea of upholstery tack/nails. The decorative style. Tom
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    For me, the larger diameter barrel fits my hand better. But after watching people show how to make fancy curves, tight curves, I think a smaller diameter barrel is what I should be experimenting with even though I don't like the fit. So really, the only way is to try each and see what their performance (and yours) is like with a bunch of practice. Cheap handle, good blade would do you well for a couple years. Then you can get the fancy handles, ball bearing swivel and the whole works. Tom
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    @Zonker1972 first pointer is to not hit submit more than once. Slow server or slow internet connections result in multiple posts. I have deleted the extra post. Tom
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    That happens. I'm not sure if it's because the server that LW.net is on becomes a bit overloaded at times, or because the internet connection between you/us and the site gets bogged down at times. Once you hit submit, the command goes through. Multiple hits can go through and produce several posts with the server responding to each one. I saw 8 repeated posts one day! Like our parents told us many times, patience is a virtue! Tom
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    There is a pulldown list next to the box you enter your search in. Change it to "all content" instead of "this topic". I got 3084 hits for "neatsfoot oil sun tan". Or if you like Google searches better, try "site:leatherworker.net NFO neatsfoot oil sun tan" without the quotes. The "site:leatherworker.net" limits the search to this site. Is usually faster and better than the site's search function. Tom
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    @Silverd Wow, 4 posts! Please give the server and internet time to respond instead of hitting the submit button over and over. I will delete the "extra" posts. Tom
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    Check out some of the other posts here about using neatsfoot oil and sun tanning. Search button is near the top right of the page. Tom
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    When you seal with an acrylic or lacquer finish, oil cannot soak through so no need to try oiling after the finish. But, you can use wax based conditioners to spruce up the surface and help prevent further wear. Tom
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    I see lots of reflections and shadows. Try using a light tent, or photograph outside in the shade. You want diffused lighting to reduce reflections and provide the same amount of light overall. Take a look at this thread There are others that you can search out both here and on many other websites. You need good resolution on your camera, but don't need high resolution (large file) when you post. In general, skip the smart phone as you have less control. (But some are really good too!) Make sure your camera is well supported, no jiggles, especially when taking photos without a flash. Tom
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    @BestbargainsewingUK Moved your post to Marketplace > Items For Sale > Machinery -- Sewing and Stitching > Used Please post your selling price, shipping, etc. as per marketplace rules http://leatherworker.net/forum/forum/70-announcements/ Tom
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    This is a very old thread with last post in 2013. Mike hasn't visited this site since May 2013. I'm sure you won't get any response from him at this late date. Tom
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    There are several posts about changing the stock pulley/hand wheel on sewing machines here. Not all of them are replacing the pulley with a pulley from a sewing machine supplier. Some even bolt a pulley onto the side of the stock pulley. you cn search for them here. As for your 2nd last paragraph, how would changing a pulley on the outside of the machine change the timing of something on the inside of the machine. As long as you don't loosen any set screws, etc. inside, or over stress anything, timing won't change due to changing an external pulley. Tom
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    @dprezgay You have people interested in tools you listed. Should I close this thread and move it to old/sold? Tom
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    Market place rules require photos, manufacturer, model etc. Thanks for giving back to the community! Tom
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    What happened to November? I didn't sleep through the DST change did I? Tom
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