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@anvilring Downloaded your photos from Flicker and placed them in your original post so they won't get lost when you or someone changes permissions, deletes, or moves files. This will preserve the integrity of this thread for future readers. Tom

There are many resources available on the net to resize photos. See this thread for several suggestions. https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/15122-how-to-post-pictures-on-lw/?do=findComment&comment=551171 800x600 is adequate and you can post many, many photos in one post! Tom

The dial should change the max speed. It of course does not alter the foot pedal action. If there is no noticeable change in speed with the potentiometer, then there is an electrical circuit problem. (Start with the dial at high speed while the machine is running, pedal to the metal, with no thread in the needle, and turn it down. You should see/hear the difference. If you are running the motor only, you may not see/hear the difference. Might need a tachometer to see. Also speed will likely vary inversely to the load, so make sure there is some load on it.) Did you buy from a dealer or privately? If you bought from a dealer, go back to him for support. If a private sale, still need to go back to the seller and negotiate a fix or replacement. Else you will have to find an actual circuit diagram and trouble shoot yourself, or replace it. Tom

Please post your photos on leatherworker.net Thanks Tom

@anvilring “ It's always better to post pics directly to the post, that way there's no concerns about pics going missing down the track and making a post meaningless.” This really becomes apparent when you look at older posts. People drop their account, delete photos, move them, what-ever and then the thread becomes useless for anyone reading it down the road. Please post your photos here. Tom

Fantastic work. Lovely daughter. You should be proud of both! Tom

This is all the ebooks available currently. https://www.leathercraftlibrary.com/category/79/ebooks?pagenum=1 Tom

https://www.leatherworker.net/mtnlion/index.htm

@Somiskid moved your post to Tooling, Stamping & Carving Leather, Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners Have you searched this forum? Might find what you are looking for here. Tom

@EdJMoved your post to leather sewing machines Tom

@Savvas Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines Tom

@electricmason Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. More help is likely here. Tom

What motor is one it? If it is a digital servo motor, there is a program setting for direction of rotation. If you want more help, you need to specify what the motor is, and a picture may be of help too in identifying it. You should have an instruction sheet for the servo motor, should have been supplied by the vendor. You should also go back to the vendor for his help and support. Tom

And the 20U has a single hole needle plate available, so becomes a straight stitch machine. I have switched mine over. Tom

I'm making some assumptions here because I've never tried this. I prefer jackets or coats that are not squeaky as the noise interferes with my hearing. I have substantial hearing loss so any additional noise hampers being able to hear and communicate. If for instance, alcohol will remove and stiffen the leather, then I would suppose spraying the grain side of the leather with a lacquer based finish (which is a hard finish versus those that may have some oils in them) would bring back some of that squeak. This is just an educated guess. You will need to test it out. Might be able to do this on the inside bottom jacket hem. I have belt that is finished on both side with a lacquer finish. It squeaks like a saddle. It's far enough from my ears that it doesn't annoy me like a jacket or coat does, especially when in the car trying to talk with someone. Tom

@Kenneydin Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines Tom

@mloser Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines Tom

@TKLC Moved your post to Suppliers. You might have more chance of getting help here. Tom

I notice that with leather jackets that I have, that stiffer leather produces the squeak. Soft leather ones I have, have never squeaked. Tom

@Squirrel42 Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. You are much more likely to get some help here. Tom

Copied from Tandy's website: "As you may know, we have been closely following the guidance of the CDC and local health officials on COVID-19, and we’ve been making decisions about store closures on a day-to-day, location-by-location basis. We want to do everything we can to limit the spread of the virus, so we have taken the step to close all our locations to the public effective immediately, even where it has not yet been required by state or local authorities. To shop, visit tandyleather.com or place an order by phone and have your supplies delivered to your door. We are currently offering FREE shipping on orders over $100. *Exclusions Apply" Two stores in Calgary and neither of them show up for online ordering. See above. Tom

Only store available for me says El Paso as well. Did a store search and it locates the city but still says the closest store is El Paso! Tom

Hard to send a message to you when you don't list where to send it. Only members can send PMs (private messages). Guests can not. Why don't you join and then you can post under the marketplace. Help Wanted is more like the classified ads, people looking for work, or employers looking for help. Every post in help wanted has to have moderators' approval before it can be seen by the public. Tom

maybe "water trough" Tom

Have you looked at the banner ads at the top of the page? Each time you refresh, a new set of ads appears. Texas Custom Dies is one of them. You could also do a google search something like this "site:leatherworker.net clicker dies manufacturer" without the quotes. May need to change the search words, but you will find this is a common question asked and answered many times. Tom