Andrew Chee

It's the CS-1001 (I think that's the model number) that I see on eBay. The cheapest one I could find. BTW, there is a flaw with the controllers on those servos. They seem to go slow slow slow.. FAST.... There's a fix you can do to get better gradual speed control on them. Do a search on this site and you can find it. Someone made a Youtube video how to do the mod and it's very easy. I don't use a positioner on my big Artisan cause those things go slow enough as it is that I don't need one. Andrew

I kinda cheat. I have needle positioner servos with speed reducers on my Consew and Pfaff. Makes control super easy. Andrew

The liners and smaller stitches were sewn using 69 thread size 18 needle on a Consew 206RB flatbed. The external stitches were sewn using 138 thread size 21 needle on a Pfaff 335 The handle was sewn using 207 thread size 23 (I think) needle on an Artisan Toro 3000 The canvas is a 12oz. brown American canvas. You can find that at Pacific Denim. You can see what's available from their website. Andrew

Can you send me a link to that machine for sale? I'm looking for a post bed machine. Any idea how much the guy wants? Andrew

Wiz's recommendation about the Consew 206RB is pretty spot on. That's a pretty popular and easy to find machine and will handle leather of your weight quite well.If you have a bit more money to spend, I would suggest something like a Pfaff 335 though. It can basically sew everything the Consew class of machine can and it is a cylinder bed which is helpful if you sew bags. You can get flatbed attachments made for them (which will cost about $250 extra. I had one made by a local machinist) but that will let you sew flat items and three dimensional items well. The only thing is that they are quite a bit more expensive. Andrew

Hello all. Here is the latest bag that I've finished. It's based off of some "hunting bags" that I see around. It's made from a soft milled full veg tan italian cowhide with an American made canvas liner and strap. Andrew

A lot of this is personal preference. I personally find 8-10oz a good weight for belts and 4-6 oz good for bags and watch straps. Andrew

Since people have been on this topic for a while, I'd like to contribute any idea that I've found. Check out: http://www.nippy.jp/en/2013/1141.html This is a hot melt cementing machine from japan. It has a roller (mine is 3mm wide) and it lays down a very nice and precise line of glue for assembly. When gluing grain side to grain side, the glue is good for temporary holding and positioning. When gluing flesh side to flesh side the bond is fairly permanent. Great for assembly. The problem is the machine is fairly expensive (~$500) and can only be purchased in japan. I bought mine through a Japanese proxy shopping service. Anyways, I make a lot of stuff where I have turned edges to need to hold stuff in position for sewing and this thing works great. Andrew

If you're near the SF bay area I have one for sale. All set up already. Andrew

Hi folks, I'm in the process of purchasing a Singer 31-15 and was wondering if any of the swing down edge guides out there will fit this machine? Please let me know if anyone has any experience with this. Thanks. Andrew

There was a post a while back where one member had a binder attachment made for her 441 clone. I believe it was made by Tennessee attachment and it cost her about $300-400. Andrew

I have a like-new Weaver Heritage hydraulic clicking press for sale. It has the steel clicker plates as well. On Weaver's website it lists for $595 plus shipping. I'd like to sell the whole setup for $250. Press: http://weaverleathersupply.com/Catalog/ItemContent.aspx?ItemNumber=9108&CatalogId=001&CatalogDetailId=49&NSM=Y Plates: http://weaverleathersupply.com/Catalog/ItemContent.aspx?ItemNumber=9109&CatalogId=001&CatalogDetailId=49&NSM=Y I live in the SF bay area so I would like to deal locally since it's too heavy to ship without being too expensive. Please let me know if you're interested. Andrew

Is this still available? Do you have a pic? Andrew

You'd need a post bed machine to sew the bottom Andrew

5oz. Andrew

What leather is the bottom picture? Andrew

You can't do these on a cylinder arm. You may be able to do them on a high post arm machine. There are also machines with a swiveling post arm that has a c shaped bend in the arm so you can get something like this underneath. Basically you would need a relatively specialized machine to sew this. Andrew

It's 5-6oz W&C bridle. I have them split it for me when I buy it. I also have them stake the leather which softens it a little without breaking up the grain pattern too much. It's still fairly stiff though. Andrew

Hello all. This is a bag I just finished. It's based on a postman's bag. I made it out of W&C bridle leather this time. I did this one in two halves and then stitched the two halves together instead of turning the bag. I don't think I could've turned this leather without seriously bending and wrinkling it. I also used a wood handle as well which I think is kinda cool. Andrew

Hi chief, do you have any problems with inconsistent penetration of the finish when applying with a heat gun? I make my own finish as well but I suspend it in a solvent so it's liquid until it's applied. I'm afraid if I don't do that, the finish would penetrate unevenly when heat is applied and I would get streaks. Andrew