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  1. Do a google search "site:leatherworker.net leather hat" without the quotes. You will find lots of posts. You can modify the search parameters to narrow down what you really want to see (could add "pattern" to the search to limit it to include only posts with patterns). "site:leatherworker.net" restricts the search to this site. I've copied a few hat patterns from here, but have yet to try making one. Tom
  2. It is sometimes very surprising at where connections do match up, or how few hops it takes to find someone that knows someone who knows the person you want to contact. When my brother-in-law had some problems in India after he was mugged, I put him in touch with a lady that had temporarily worked in my company, taking over work to be done in India. Sometimes these connections are very fortunate. But long story short, I don't know your friends. Tom
  3. Perhaps you could expand on what you are asking or telling us. Are you starting at the beginning of a story or starting at the end and working back to the beginning. Rather cryptic. Tom
  4. The needle information from JLS is all for machine stitching. Tom
  5. Be careful of alcohol fumes being drawn through a fan where the motor is open to the fumes. The motor needs to be a non-sparking type, no switch in the motor or totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC). A spark in alcohol fumes can give you quite an unwelcome surprise! Tom
  6. More information is available at these URLs http://www.mmegi.bw/index.php?aid=72539&dir=2017/october/20 http://www.mmegi.bw/index.php?aid=72539&dir=2017/october/20 Tom
  7. Also do a google search for "diaper bag pattern" and you will find lots of hits. Mostly fabric, but will give you good ideas and useful patterns. Tom
  8. Chrome tanned leather often has white to blue in the middle. Tom
  9. Please read http://leatherworker.net/forum/forum/70-announcements/ Add photos, full details with all accessories, etc. Tom
  10. For edge burnishing read Bob Park's pinned post under how to do that.
  11. Did you scuff up the smooth surface of the plastic first? Various glues and cements need a "tooth" to hold onto. I have been able to use water-based contact cement successfully with several different plastics. There are some plastics apparently that do not play well. Always good to test "new to you" processes on some scrap first to prove the concept. Tom
  12. @Mudmule and @theenie PM Howie696 - just a few posts above yours. This booklet is out of print and it seems no one is looking to do reprints. Tom
  13. Playing goofy, or are you serious? Multiply by 5/8 and you will have miles. Tom
  14. Rust, oxidation of iron in a moist environment. Likely used up all the free acid. Still works as there is iron available to work with tannin in the leather. Tom
  15. Need enough presser foot pressure to stop the leather from lifting. That also causes skipped stitches. Tom
  16. Do a google search with something like this "site:leatherworker.net power skiver", minus the quotes. You will find lots about power skivers, setup, problems, use, etc.
  17. An airbrush should be adequate. It's not like you are trying to paint a wall with a airbrush that only covers 2" diameter circle. It is also easy to overlap without leaving defined edges on the overlap. There are lots of posts about using airbrushes, size, model, etc. here. Do a goggle search limited to this site "site:leatherworker.net airbrush" the string site:leatherworker.net limits google to searching this site. You can click on the link and save yourself time typing it in. You can add other terms into the search string to limit or better define the results you are looking for. Tom
  18. Be careful not to lift the presser foot too high and lose your top tension. Just ease it up enough to be able to turn the leather a little. If you lift the foot and turn before the hook has grabbed the loop, you could drop a stitch. So best to wait to turn until the needle has risen maybe 1/4" but still well into the leather. Tom
  19. @strudell You have some people interested if you would care to follow up your post. Tom
  20. A google search finds these links plus many more (singer 17w15 sewing machine): http://www.usa-dealer.net/SINGER-17W15-heavy-duty-zig-zag-sewing-machine_p_1694.html https://www.manualslib.com/manual/364455/Singer-17w15.html Tom
  21. Split off the original thread and moved to > Home /Marketplace /Items For Sale /Machinery -- Sewing and Stitching /Used Tom
  22. I assume you are hanging onto the threads when starting a line of stitching? Tom
  23. Register a trademark name owned by your company. I have also used 'xxxx' division of 'yyyy'. You can register trade names and trade marks. Regulations vary by state and country, but trade marks have similar requirements in most areas. Note if registered in only one state, it is possible for someone in another state to use and register your trademark. There is something about federal registrations, but I can't recall what it was, other than it covers all states. Tom
  24. @turkeyknocker Show us a couple more photos, individual tool from various angles. Do they have a sharp edge for cutting? Tom
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