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    Further note to above: Since this was supplied for USA use, it must be a universal motor so can run on AC or DC. And it was apparently running for you. 125 VDC is very unusual, and more dangerous than AC. Coming into contact with DC draws you in, cannot let go. AC tends to bounce or throw you off. Your 300 watt converter should work just fine. Tom
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    Your motor label says it is DC, that's direct current. Unless it is a universal series wound motor, it won't run properly on AC, alternating current. Your power converter/supply needs to match voltage and type of current. It also needs to exceed the power or wattage demand of the motor so it won't be overloaded. 1 horsepower = 746 watts, so 1/10 HP = 74.6 watts. Your converter should be 230 VAC input, 125 VDC output, capable of supplying 100 watts, allows some margin so is not running fully loaded. Tom See next post.
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    In Tim's post a couple above this, the type of finger saddle makes a huge difference in the feel and comfort using a swivel knife. Note the left 4 swivel knives saddles. Rounded to fit in the curve of your finger instead of a piece of rolled flat stock. Long time ago, I made a leather cover for mine to stop the irritation of the square shape. Also, for me, I like a larger diameter barrel. Easier to hold, easier to twist with better control. The one I like the best has a 5/8" diameter barrel. And I don't have large hands. If you get a chance to try out different saddles and barrel diameter, do it. Will save a few bucks, and you'll be happier with a swivel knife that fits your hand. Tom
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    Sketch out a rough draft of what you want to see, then take a look at different font and alphabet patterns to see which comes close to what you have in mind. If you are good with a computer graphics program, you can try overlaying images captured from various sources to see what it looks like instead of doing a lot of hand sketching. I have scanned a few alphabet patterns so I can copy single letters at a time, size them, rotate them and overlay on top of the main object. Tom
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    Dwight's comment about shaping the fold around a small dowel makes a lot of difference. It's the real secret of the process. If bent back tight with nothing inside the fold, the outside fibers are really being stretched. Had the same thing happen on a wallet a while back. It's important to avoid folding and pressing as if it was a piece of paper. Tom
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    The site is just going through a complete upgrade, so have patience with its behavior for a bit. Lots of great information and people here. Thanks for adding your location to your profile. Tom
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    Still lots of glitches being worked on. These ones have been reported. Tom
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    Last time the OP was on the site was 8 Dec 2013. Not too likely that this is available or that you will get a response. Tom
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    You might like to let people know where you are located. China, Australia, Europe .... including state and city/town would be very helpful. Tom
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    These photos were taken in a saddle sales shop and show the difference between stamping before and after wet molding. They back up Bob's comments. If you don't want to loose definition, stamping has to be done after molding. Of course you can prove it to yourself by trying both ways. Look at the swells versus the skirts in both saddles. Tom
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    Let's keep in mind that there are under 18 year old members of the forum. Keep it family rated unless you want to move it to the adult section. There is nothing wrong with having some light hearted fun. Tom
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    Take a look at Jim Milan's Bucket List Jazz Band on YouTube. These guys are all over 75. Jim is my father's cousin and if I remember right, over 90. Also on Facebook Not exactly Big Bands, but great music you don't see very often today. Tom
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    The thread needs to be between the tension disks, else you have no control of the tension. Tom
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    Patterns and Templates Forum You can do searches here, see upper right of your screen, or do google searches for leather purse or wallet patterns. Some fabric patterns are good too depending on what you want. Tom
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    Try here Tom
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    Welcome to the forum. If you post your sewing machine questions in the sewing machine forum, you'll get the experts' attention much sooner. I thought about moving this thread, but then decided after all that it is your introduction, and I should keep it here. Tom
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    Should post in sewing machines. I'll move it for you. Help wanted is like the newspaper, people hiring or wanting to be hired. Tom
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    Picture?
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    Fantastic work. Keep it up. We love to see it. Tom
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    Clamp

    Northmount replied to MR JOE's topic in Leather Tools

    Interesting, set into a workmate bench. Folds up out of the way for storage. Tom
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    Nice job Tom
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    Yes, if you want the impressions to be deep enough and to stay. The right amount of moisture also helps to get the nice darkening or burnishing that you usually want. Tom
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    Nice job. Tom
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    I am very familiar with this style of button. Have it on a purse, used to hold a flap closed, and no problem un-rolling in 5 years. Check out "Plate 108 Roll Button" page 273 in the Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding by Bruce Grant. You just go through the slits in the mounting location just before you pull it through the roll to secure it. Only trouble I have had with it is someone decided they had to unroll the button to open the flap instead of simply pulling the retaining loop over the button to release it. Some things are just too hard for others to comprehend. Tom
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    Cut 2 slits in the leather where you want to attach the button, then pull your strap through the slits before you pull it through the slit or hole in the roll, so goes between your step 3 and 4. Tom Edit You could rivet the strap where it passes through the 2 slits, would make it more secure and less likely to come apart.
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