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    For this post, I selected "MultiQuote". While I was in the quick reply box, "no quotes" were shown. When I clicked on the "More Reply Options" button, then it displayed both quotes. I reviewed all my personal settings, but did not find any that would impact quotes or multiquotes. So that should not be part of the problem. Please try again now using "More Reply Options" and see if that makes any difference for you. I'm pretty sure it will. Tom
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    We need more information to figure out what is happening. What browser are you using, what operating system, tablet, PC, Mac, phone. Might be able to replicate what is happening. I don't know the ins and outs of the forum server software, so Johanna would have to look at that side of it. Something's have no obvious solution because there are so many variables. Tom You can ignore this post unless the instructions in post #6 don't work.
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    Are you only concerned with the corners, or with all the stitches? If you want the corners to be all the same, you need to count the holes and lay them out spacing wise so all the corners will appear the same. Right now my brain won't let me figure out if you need an odd or even number to accommodate what you want. Do a small test sample to see if odd or even works. Tom
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    Either you will have to twist the lace in every hole, or think about getting some lace without a smooth grain side. I don't think twisting the lace is going to look consistent from one hole to the next, and you might break the lace doing it. What about buying a thin split and cutting your own lace? Make sure it has a suede look on both sides. Tom
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    You're having way too much fun! Tom
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    Our current exchange rate is a good portion of the price increase! Canadian dollar is sitting near $0.80 US. Not nice. Also increases your cost for US purchases. Tom
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    Increase the top tension to pull the knots up into the leather. Tom
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    Do a Google search for "ocr abbyy finereader free download". I used it several years ago. It was being supplied with some scanners too. There are others too, search "ocr software". There is open source, etc. Most should run in Windows 7. Tom
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    Well the converter didn't care about the language. I haven't proof read the files so there could be characters that didn't come through correctly. The PDF includes the graphics and text. You should be able to copy the text out now. In case you have problems, the text file is only text so will definitely be able to copy the text from it. You will be able to compare the text visually so you can match up with the illustrations. Attachments.pdf Attachments.txt Have fun! Tom
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    I'll see if it will work for me tonight. If I can find German settings in my software. I bought PDF Pro a while back. Around $100. Has worked ok for me so far. Tom
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    Very nice job. And it does belong here! Tom
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    Basically, it is a picture, not text. (Scanned and saved as a PDF document.) It would have to be run through OCR (optical character recognition) software first to convert it to text. Then you can copy and past to google.Tom
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    Also, the tension strip/spring should have a smooth curve to its shape. Make sure it is not bent.
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    There are 2 screws on the bobbin. One holds the end of the metal strip, the other adjusts the amount of pinch (tension) the thread is subject to. So first, make sure you are on the right screw for the adjustment. Some manuals have reversed the screw descriptions, but if you look carefully, you can figure it out. Second, look for a piece of thread that might be jammed between the bobbin case and the tension flap/strip. Take it right off and clean the surfaces. Tom Edit: I assume you are pulling the thread through the bobbin slot and under the tension strip.
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    I bought a container, 500 g (1.1 lbs) of oxalic acid crystals for less than $20. Bought it through a local pharmacy. Supplier is Xenex Labs at Coquitlam, BC and Ferndale, WA phone 1-800-663-1002. I suspect ordering from the lab would get an even better price. Not a bad price at all, and 500 g will last a long time. Container is a plastic bottle, 5" H x 3.5" dia. Tom
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    Don't post copyrighted material unless you own the rights. Anything you make yourself is great. Copyrights expire after about 35 years (depends on a few things, sometimes measured from the death date, some not). Varies depending on the country. Derivative works can be copyrighted but credit needs to be given to the original owner. There is a fairly good description of copyright info on Wikipedia. Tom
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    Look at the Consew 227 variants manuals here: http://www.consew.com/Resources/ Manuals have bobbin tension instructions, though the 2 screws may be labelled opposite. Tom
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    Use pippettes or syringes to pull small amounts from a bottle, but with shakey hands like mine, don't knock over thr bottle! Brace it against something so you can use two hands to steady the syringe. Tom
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    See post #15 Tom
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    See post #1. You will have to use the tile function in Adobe pdf printing for your typical home printer, or take to a printing or copy service that prints in large formats. Tom
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    Here are a couple threads for your reference http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=15121&hl=%2Bheating+%2Bmetal+%2Bstamp#entry93748 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=56446&hl=%2Bmetal+%2Bstamp+%2Btemperature#entry362178 Tom
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    Heat the stamp in your oven, then mount it on the handle with heat on so it won't cool too quickly if you are stamping multiples. There are other threads about heating brass stamps here, try a search. Tom
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    There are lots of posts about oxalic acid, but may be daunting to sort through them all. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=38134&hl=%2Boxalic+%2Bacid+%2Bcherry#entry236505 It is available at major paint stores, big box hardware/lumber/paint stores, and by order through pharmacies. Tom
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    If you aren't sewing through leather or some material, there is no resistance to cause the thread to form a loop at the needle. It just follows the needle back up. It also sounds like some thread caught in the bobbin basket, causing the machine to bind. Cut a strip of leather and sew along the edge with the bobbin cover open, you should be able to observe the loop form and be picked up by the hook. For your big machine, you need enough foot pressure to keep the needle from pulling the leather and foot up. Larger needles and also denser or harder leather require more foot pressure. Where do you live? You may be able to find a member with a machine, or experience that lives somewhere near you that could give some direct help. Tom Edit Has the safety clutch on your 2700 tripped? If so needs to be reset.
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    Has to be veg tanned leather to work. Has to have the tannins to react and turn black. Tom
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