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Prospective purchasers would like know where you are located. Tom

Put a piece of 1.5 inch pipe in a vise and use it as the anvil to set the rivets. Tom

A lot depends on the thickness of the leather, whether wet or dry, what allowance you wish to make for pulling the stitches up tight as to whether you leave a gap because it is too short, or a less than tight fit if its too long. Thin leather, I would not bother trying to cut angled. Experiment and find what works the best for you, then stick with it. Tom

Research how to books, including those on Tandy's website, buy a couple. Study out what you want to make, including the kind of tools required to make it. Then go look for just the tools needed and the leather you need. Research some more here as well, especially where hand sewing is involved. There are many approaches to use. Don't be pushed into more than you need for your current project. You can add a few things as you go along. You can find a lot of information here, but sometimes knowing the right terms to search for make it hard to find what you want. Here is some information on hand stitching using a minimal number of tools, using what you have on hand at home. Look at post 19. This is just an example of what you can do thinking outside the box and looking at the implements you have at hand. Working this way will save you some money at the start, and get you started. Then you can go get the better tools, etc. Tom

Cut the leather long, wrap around the pipe, hold tight, cut both layers together in place. The edges' angles should fit correctly. Tom

Recheck the top thread path for correct threading. Is the thread properly under the check spring. Replace the needle if you haven't already. Make sure the bobbin is installed correctly and the correct rotation. The machine is having trouble pulling the top thread back up. Try a larger needle. Tom

Glue with the journal folded half closed so the lining doesn't pucker when folded closed. And will stretch some when fully opened. Tom

Welcome. Looks like you are off to a good start. Tom

$120 USD plus $27 USD shipping. (Sep 30) Tom

Take a look at this thread as well, depending on your usage and work. Tom

Make sure you are using Vegetable Tanned leather. Other types of tannage will not behave for you, and will not in most cases retain the stamp impressions. Proper casing is necessary to both swivel knife cuts and for stamping. A couple other threads that may be of help to you are http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=64096&hl=+casing%20+carving&page=1 and http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=66536&hl Takes practice, looking at others work and examples, and more practice. Keep at it, it will get better. Tom

The 15 A plug is all that is needed. The 20 A plug is a twist lock, which don't pull apart as easily, so is nice to use. And as you can see, the 4th wire neutral wasn't used and does not need to be wired. Tom

Fixed the title for you, peace > piece Tom

Green/yellow wire is safety ground. Blue and brown are both hot. Your home service panel is 110-0-110. The 0 is neutral. Connecting to the two 110 v leads gives you 220 v. Your breakers for 220 are double or paired. So you basically connect to the double breaker, which is 220. And yes this is all single phase. A motor nameplate that says single phase is single phase (unless the nameplate was changed, and you can see if it has been tampered with). If you are unsure about doing this bit of wiring, hire an electrician to fab your extension cords / adapters and to do the hookup. Tom

Moved from Help Wanted to Wanted. Might get more action there and doesn't require moderator's approval to be seen. Tom

Hey, pretty nice! Welcome to the forum and the addiction. Tom

Yup, thinner thread in the same size needle makes it easier to pull the knot up, so would as you found require a decrease in top tension. Lots of playing and practice will go a long ways toward "making the machine" behave. Overcomes the operator error problem. Tom

Needs more top tension, or larger needle, or more pressure on the presser foot to keep it from lifting on the upstroke. Veg tan is harder than chrome tanned. Tom

You should state where you are located. Tom

Be careful you don't spread the mold around. The spores can become airborne and affect other pieces of damp leather. Clean and treat the stuff outside if possible. There are other threads here about mold, cleaning and prevention. Listerine in your casing water is supposed to help prevent mold. Tom

Also make sure you rough up the plastic so you can get a good bond. Most glues don't adhere well to smooth plastic. Tom

220 vac (North America) is single phase. Only larger loads like stores, shopping centres, factories, etc. use 3 phase. 208 vac 3 phase wye connected provides 120 vac single phase from line to neutral. Tom

Occasionally new people get missed, nothing you said to bother anyone. Welcome to the forum. And welcome to the addiction! We would like to see pics of some of your stuff. Whether you want to post for critiques, or just to show off, either is great. Tom

Here it is. Saddles-Silver Lace.pdf Tom

I have a couple cameras with 4 replaceable AA batteries and a couple with built-in rechargeable batteries. Both have their advantages. If the rechargeable battery runs down when you need it, you are stuck until you can recharge it (unless you have purchased a spare that is kept charged). I have used rechargeable AA as well. They don't last as long as Duracell AA, so need to be replaced/charged more frequently. A new camera is always nice to play with and figure out its nuances. Tom