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You can back stitch with the machine, or you can cut the tails long and back stitch manually using the saddle stitch method. If you are using leather point needles in your machine, the chisel points may shred the thread if you back stitch on the machine. Otherwise, as above. Fredk is a good resource for information. Tom

Have you read this thread Tom

Have you read through the thread It will answer many of your questions. Tom

Measure and make sure the cutting disks are large enough diameter for the added thickness. Also make sure that the throat has adequate clearance. Stress wise, should be lower stress with a single cut at your desired width. We just came out of a week long deep freeze, down to -32C. Reached +4C last night with a mild Chinook. Didn't break the 0 today, but very nice outdoors in comparison. Tom

Be careful building from measurements only. You may find you didn't leave enough allowance for the folds in the spine of the cover. Cut oversize, lay everything out the way it will be assembled, with the books in place. Adjust to fit the way you want it to fit. You can staple the pieces together if you leave a little allowance so you can cut the staple holes off after glued and stitched together. Staples make a nice temporary join. Tom

LOL. I saw that tifs won't display automatically so was in the process of replacing with jpegs, but you beat me to it! I had about a 29' waist when I made this, then settled at about 31 for many years, then suddenly up to 36. Now back to 32". Eat less, exercise more, and now no BP meds required! Tom

I made a single layer 8 oz belt from scraps about 50 years ago. Cut the scrap into 1.25" x 3.25" pieces and laced them together, then laced the perimeter of the whole belt. Wore it for many years, until it got too short. I used a bag of scrap lace, most of it not beveled, and inconsistent width. Did double loop lacing style. Looks kind of ratty now after sitting in a drawer for so long plus the original wear and tear. I've been thinking about resurrecting it, adding a couple more pieces for length, and re-lacing the whole thing with better quality lace. Tom

Yes, deep and wide cuts should be done in increments. Cleaner, neater job, and much safer. Would not want to be around a bent router bit going 10000 rpm! I like your bobbin holder, very neat, may do a couple for myself after I get some other jobs out of the way! Tom

He hasn't been on this site since March 19, 2015. Tom

@CasnerMtn Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. You are more likely get the help you want here. A picture or two might help as well. Tom

Wow! Always great work you do. Looking forward to the final product. Tom

Welcome. Add your location to your profile so you can make local contacts, and find local suppliers, etc. Tom

You don't understand the concept. I simply suggested that you add your location to your profile. I don't care if you put it in your profile the same as you posted earlier in this thread, "the great NorthEast between CT, NY, PA, WV. & OHIO" or NE USA, or a rocket ship floating around the moon. Identifying your location in the universe helps get you information and assistance from your part of the universe, which may be much more relevant than if you were on Mars or Venus. Tom

Either post some photos or I will lock the thread and move it to old/sold. Also would be nice if you could add your location to your profile. @Hdemetrious Tom

It would be a good idea to put your approximate location in your profile so you get answers related to your area. This is a world wide forum. Tom

@fiftycrushplan You are more likely to sell items in the Marketplace area so I have moved your post there. You need to provide pictures so members can see what you have. Needs full descriptions, will you ship, etc. See the Marketplace rules. https://leatherworker.net/forum/forum/70-announcements/ You may need to reduce picture file sizes to post them here. Tom

Really is a good idea to put your approximate location in your profile. Makes it much easier to help those requesting help, especially for materials and supplies resources. (I can check IP addresses, but it takes time to do that. The forum software changed a few months ago so it is more of a run-around to find the IP location now. I would sooner be doing other things.) Tom

I'm around usually about every 24 hours. I get an email notice when someone sends me a PM, so can usually respond in a couple hours, except for my night time. Then of course, there are days I'm away from home, so could take longer now and then. Tom

Check the patterns in the linked posts. They have an expandable insert. Tom

Better machine, much more adjustable than the other cheaper designs like the one linked to by the OP. Tom

@Omer Moved your post to leather sewing machines. More likely to get help here. Have you contacted Techsew for this info?http://www.techsew.com/contacts/ I suppose you are looking at this kijiji ad.https://www.kijiji.ca/v-hobbies-craft/fredericton/techsew-3800-leather-sewing-machine/1478826380 The owner should know whether it has NPS or not. It is an option, just like options on cars, etc. Tom

During our summers in 2017 and 2018 Aussie firefighters were here in British Columbia during BC's serious fires to assist. Several groups from Canada are reciprocating. More are on their way now. Just a couple news stories about supporting the Aussies. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/canadians-australia-fires-1.5406295 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/canadian-firefighters-australia-wildfires-1.5410727 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-dozens-of-canadian-fire-fighting-experts-on-ground-in-australia/ My wife's family is from Australia, so have many relatives there. Most of them are not in threatened areas, but are subject to the smoke and ash. Praying for all. Tom

@bryan4christ Moved your post to leather sewing machines. You'll likely get more help here. But, since there are multitudes of things that can go wrong with a sewing machine, all the way from operator problems to mechanical problems, you have to describe what your particular problem happens to be. No crystal balls here! Take photos, even video can help. Maximum file size for uploads here is rather small, so aim for photos around 800 x 600, or 1280 x 1024. Tom

Tandy used to have one, so went looking for it. Sadly they don't list it anymore in the https://www.leathercraftlibrary.com/ Tom

@Omer Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. @Constabulary I think he means turning the presser foot to change directions? Just a guess! Tom