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File uploaded here. Belt_pouches_pattern.pdf Tom

Looks like it's time to go back to the basics and start over again from there. Make sure the machine is threaded correctly. Do you have a manual? If no manual go to this thread. The groove on the needle should be facing the left end of the machine when seated in front of it. Twisting it one way or the other slightly can make a difference to how the hook picks off the loop. The typical needle / thread combinations are in this link. In the photo you posted above, the knot is appearing at the top of the leather. That means the top tension is too high as compared to the bottom tension. How thick is the leather? It needs to be maybe 3 to 4 times the thickness of the thread to be able to hide the knot inside the leather. Try thicker leather and see how it behaves. The skipped stitches (if the hook and needle bar are adjusted right) is because the loop is dissolving before the hook can catch it, or it is not forming large enough. If the presser foot pressure is too low, the leather can lift with the needle, thus no loop to catch. Hope this helps you. Most of my machine problems have been of my own making. It sometimes take me quite a few test runs to properly adjust the tension when I change leather and thread sizes. Tom

For iPad/iPhone users, take a look at these links for information on reducing your picture's file size so you can post it. https://osxdaily.com/2014/04/21/resize-photos-from-iphone-mail/ This one requires installation of an app. https://www.imore.com/how-crop-resize-photos-your-iphone-and-ipad Tom

For other iPad users since you have yours figured out, look at these links. https://osxdaily.com/2014/04/21/resize-photos-from-iphone-mail/ This one requires installation of an app. https://www.imore.com/how-crop-resize-photos-your-iphone-and-ipad Tom

@Nate88 Please upload photos here rather than using third party hosting. If permissions are changed, photo deleted, or moved, the link becomes useless, and makes this thread useless for others to refer to in the future. We have enough dead links here when you really start looking around. Tom

@JLT Please read the marketplace rules and comply. State your location, also whether you ship, who pays shipping, etc. It's a good idea to put your approximate location in your profile since this is a world wide forum. Helps to understand any nuances due to country or culture. Tom

@JLT Please read the marketplace rules and comply. State your location, also whether you ship, who pays shipping, etc. It's a good idea to put your approximate location in your profile since this is a world wide forum. Helps to understand any nuances due to country or culture. Tom

Try this google search "site:leatherworker.net box stitch miter" without the quotes. site:leatherworker.net restricts the search to leatherworker.net. Add what ever search parameters you wish to use to narrow the search or to increase the possibles. The first result returned in this case (when I searched) should give you the answer you are looking for, as well as additional possible helps. Tom

@mjzae I'm pretty sure Fredk is right. When posting, please give the server and internet time to process and return a response. Some days are slower than others. This was posted 3 times, I have removed the other 2 instances. Tom

Done! I guess you learned to give the server and internet time to update and respond to your input. Something many of us have had to learn. Tom

The 2 bolts in the front cover are used to adjust the amount of slop forward and backward on the ram. Need to tighten enough to remove the slop, but not so much to lock the ram making it difficult to move the ram. Tom

I was reading someone's description a few days ago of how they were going to remove the finish and redo some of the dye work. They suggested using Deglazer - which is acetone, to remove the finish. Then to condition the leather by applying some neatsfoot oil, sparingly, to replace oils lost due to the deglazer. Then to apply the dye, followed by a good quality finish to seal it. If the leather seems blotchy after the deglazer, I would be very tempted to use oxalic acid to clean and bleach the surface. About 1/2 teaspoon to 1 pint of water. Don't soak, may take a couple applications. Rinse off the surface after cleaning. Again, don't soak the leather. Want it to dry without warping or distorting. If you have some other old scraps of leather, do some practice runs to see how it behaves. Tom

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@F4rva I have moved your post to Clothing ... All posts in help wanted require moderator approval before they can be seen by members. Hope you find what you are looking for here. Another idea is to look for posts with hats in them. You will be able to make contact with those members that make hats. Tom

Have you had the plate that surrounds the feed dog off? Does the machine make a noise that is different than what it used to be like a twanging noise? When you turn the wheel by hand, does it get hard to turn with each stitch, right from the first stitch? Tom

@Gia Please upload your pictures to this site rather than to third party hosting services. When files are moved/deleted, or permissions are changed, or host decides not to allow them to be used in this manner, the thread becomes useless without the photos. I have copied your photos and uploaded them here. Tom

Please avoid posting docx files that people have to open in order to read your post. Many of us are unsure of the risk we could be subject to opening your file. Quoted from the above file: I gained experience in leatherwork including teaching it as a subject at high school level culminating with handbags. Later I designed & made to measure ladies clogs with a variety of leather top choices, Cedar bases (on the Scholl design), rubber soled. I gradually collected a variety of tools and leathers. And after designing and making a multiple games table & decided to add carved leather inlaid sections for "taken" chess pieces and a board. Unfortunately A guest somehow left what looks like grease marks on the leather board which I have tried to remove without success a year & half ago. Can anybody advise me on a method that might be successful without damaging the stained squares I have tried talcum powder to soak up any fluid – too dry now? Having had no responses I have decided that after 40years the dark squares of the board are fading enough to warrant a clean and re-stain . Hopefully this might also remove the “greasy/oily” marks and I’ll will endeavour to apply polish to the leather more frequently for protection. OK the next decision being; what chemicals/method of cleaning the leather – I have heard that a teaspoon of Oxalic crystals dissolved in a pint of water works - From Raymond Cherry’s book General Leathercraft - although very old contains everything a beginner would want to know. How about some other cleaning ideas please? CrustyOZ

Show us some pictures of your press so we can see what you have and what you have done. Tom

@CHT Moved your post to leather sewing machines. Tom

@DelNeroDesigns Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines Tom

There is only a short time window to edit posts. Just append a new post. Tom

@ABC3 You need to let people know where you are located. It would be a good idea to post a picture or two to help garner some interest. Also add shipping info; will you ship, etc. Please review the marketplace rules. Tom

Members can't delete posts, so you have to wait to see if we catch it, or report it. Thanks, Tom

@SDeaconandSon Multiple posts! Don't keep hitting the submit button. Give the server and internet time to respond. Deleted the extra posts. Tom