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Another possibility, are you lifting the presser foot too high when going around corners? That can lead to skipped stitches. Also, make sure the needle is done and has started to rise before lifting the presser foot to navigate around corners. Too high a lift lets the top tension go. Tom

You have to ease the presser foot up just enough to be able to slide the belt a little to line up the stitch at the tip. Tom

Here is one thread you might like to peruse. Also you may do a google search "site:leatherworker.net wallet card slot" without the quotes for many more threads. The site qualifier restricts the search to this site. Tom

Do you have a photo of the stamp you are looking for? Or is a cutting die? Tom

His IP address places him/her in Oceanside CA @BrownChicken I would recommend to all members that they include their location in their profile so they can get information that is related to the area they live in. Might even find a neighbour that has answers for you or could help help teach you, or solve a problem for you. Tom

Christianlikeswhiskey starts threads asking for help, but never responds to those attempting to help him. Posts no information, photos, nor video as has been asked to allow anyone to attempt to help him. See his previous posts at http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/77296-techsew-3850-trouble/?tab=comments#comment-511300 and http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/77462-sewing-machine-help/?tab=comments#comment-512616 @Christianlikeswhiskey I would suggest that instead of whining, that you take an active part in working with your vendor and the members here to help you resolve your sewing machine problems. Tom

@spaz12gg To lubricate what? Sewing machine, or other? Tom

Moved to leather sewing machines Tom

Merged the 2 threads Tom

Old thread from 2010, TwinOaks hasn't been around since August 2017. Tom

Moved to used sewing machines Tom

@Reacher10 I've merged your 3 posts into one. Please don't hit the post button multiple times. Let the server and internet catch up with you, give them a little time. And make sure you are editing, not starting a new post over again. Thanks, Tom

Yes neetsfoot oil does darken leather all by itself. If you are using a dark dye, that may not be a problem. But if you wish to maintain the lighter original colour of the leather, don't use it. Tom

There are a few threads here about trying to remove excess oil. Suggestions have been to bury it in cornstarch, floor dry, kitty litter, etc. to absorb the oil. Need to stir it around a few times a day, may take several days. I haven't seen the results from anyone that posted the question. Tom

Older you get, the less you hear. One day you may not hear any snap! Machine fixed! Tom

Pretty fancy! Nice job. Tom

P, S or SD are better for leather. Conical point R blows out the back of the leather instead of cutting a slit. Tom

I would say rotate the keeper 180 degrees so it will lay flatter when you pull the belt end through it. Tom

Take a look at this chart. Needle and thread sizes, thread thickness. http://www.tolindsewmach.com/thread-chart.html Tom

Thanks, just ordered a few. Tom

Great work. You certainly keep busy! Where do you get the "mechanics buckle" and what does the mg call it? Have been looking for one for a while, but no success! Tom

Help wanted is like the classified ads in the newspaper. It is open to members and none members. Therefore all posts made there need to be approved by a moderator/staff. Even members replies have to be approved. It does help to control spam though it hasn't been a big problem. It is easy for anyone to become a member and start spamming. However it doesn't take long for it to be reported or noticed, and the offending account gets a warning and if it continues, gets shutdown. Thanks to all who contribute to this site. It helps so many people and gives us all many new ideas to help us along in our hobbies and businesses. Tom

Print up some business cards. Hand them out to everyone. Work through your friends and relatives to start with. Good work spreads by word of mouth which is some of the best advertising. Tom

Bamboo skewers work well too. They are more fiberous so work better than soft wood. Glue just the same as you would with toothpicks or matches. Can sharpen them as needed to make them fit. I use what ever is conveniently located for the job at hand. All three materials work. Tom

So about 19/32"