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Some pictures may help us be able to see and visualize what is happening. Tom

@ValkyrieEquine Moved your post to leather sewing machines. You'll get more participation from this group. Tom

@Secondgunman moved your post to leather sewing machines. You'll get more participation here when ddiscussing sewing machines. Review the following post about sizing photos to post on this site. https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/15122-how-to-post-pictures-on-lw/?do=findComment&comment=551171 Tom

@Husky3 Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. You will get more input here. There are lots of posts on these forums about using leatherpoint needles and about blowout when using conical point needles. There are several suggestions to help improve the appearance. Tom

Another fantastic piece of art! I love your work! Tom

Add it to your profile so everyone becomes aware. Else you get offers from the UK or elsewhere! I see from your IP address that you are at Lacombe. So Leighton's is relatively close to you. Tom

I would suggest that people would like to know where in the world they would be buying from and of course have some idea of the related shipping costs and time in transit. Also nice to know what part of eBay your listing will likely turn up on. There is no intended slight to you or anyone else. Just makes good business sense to know where you are dealing. Tom

OP is located in Palma, Balearic Islands, 07010, Spain according to his IP address. Tom

Haven't cut myself yet with a draw gauge, but have with the wooden strap cutter. I was squeezing the bars that hold the blade together to fit thinner leather. The knife came up through the top bar and bit me! Now there is a piece of leather glued over the top and bottom bars as a warning and for protection in case I didn't learn the lesson the first time. For the draw gauge, grind the point off, grind it to a good radius. You won't be using that top 1/4" anyhow and helps prevent accidental cuts if left sit upright. I've heard of fellows cutting their wrist reaching for something on the other side of the knife. Mine has a special place in a drawer and sits upside down, point down. Tom

@Soap Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. Tom

@Dufresne Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines Tom

My guess is not the foot itself, but the balance between the inner and outer feet. I doubt that the foot is too long. There are others here more expert than I am. Tom

@BearNorthwest Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. You'll get more action here. Take photos of your problem and post them in this thread so you can get some specific help. Tom

Did you buy from a dealer or second hand? If from a dealer, you should be seeking help from them. This machine should have been sewen off before being sold to you to prove it was adjusted correctly. Tom

I wouldn't add more oil. To much and it will be a soggy mess. You could let it sit for a few days to migrate and level out. If that doesn't work, and it is soggy, you can remove some of the oil by burying it in floor dry or other absorptive material (kitty litter, corn starch, saw dust). Stir it up every few hours and over a week or so, the oil content will be reduced. Tom

Johanna is working on it. Server problem affects everyone. Tom

You should be starting a new thread for a question like this. Suggest you repost your question in "Leather Sewing Machines" Tom

@MennoCanvas Moved to leather sewing machines. Likely to get more input on parts suppliers here. Tom

@joelpete Moved to leather sewing machines since you are trying to sew leather. Tom

@slowmoguy Moved to leather sewing machines. Tom

According to marketplace rules, you must list the price and shipping information. Please provide ASAP. Tom

Some cases diagnosed as carpal tunnel are actually problems in the shoulder. Note, I said some, so don't take it that carpal tunnel is fake. It really is a problem for some as you see above. I know a woman that had carpal tunnel surgery on one wrist 3 times and even with trying to avoid tasks that would irritate or increase the risk of its return, it still kept coming back. She was finally referred to an assessment clinic where they look at all the possibilities. Her problems all originated in her shoulder and propagated down her arm. I don't recall the treatment she had, but think it was physio for the most part because I don't remember her having another surgery. Anyhow, it's no longer a problem for her. To bad our doctors aren't all perfect! Would help with so many of our complaints! Tom

Big hint! Here are the marketplace rules, please comply http://leatherworker.net/forum/forum/70-announcements/ Tom

@YinTx I forgot you were in Texas (and didn't bother to look it up)! Thanks for helping out. Tom

Reduce your file size. See this post for more information http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/15122-how-to-post-pictures-on-lw/?do=findComment&comment=551171 Tom