RFMarsh
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Positive. There's a big brass plate on the front with the model number on it. It's an old "glover" that was used in a leather shop for years.
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I don't think so. There's a mount for a bobbin winder, but I don't think a motor would fit there. The only other motorized Model 15 I've seen has the motor mounted under the table-top.
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I just got an old, treadle powered SInger 15-36. It looks like it will do a good job on projects too small for my Cobra Class 4. But, I'd like to add a motor to it and eliminate the treadle.
Has anyone done it? What do you recommend for motor? Are there conversion kits?
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The show is sponsored by JM Capriola and you can reach Paula Wright at (775) 738-4091 or (800) 248-3556.
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Sadly, I learned this week that Paula was the victim of a horse accident a few days ago. She was killed mounting her horse: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/04be53e821834113835c532fe4245733/NV--Obit-Paula-Wright
I'm not sure now who to contact about the show.
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Bob? Could you please list the dates for us??
Sorry. I thought I had done that when I posted. The dates are July 20 & 21, 2012......
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This show will be held at the Elko Convention Center in Elko, Nevada. I'm registering to attend the leather carving/design class but there are three concurrent workshops:
- Rawhide Braiding Workshop (Charlie Liesen & Grant Groves)
- Leather Stamping Workshop (Gordon Andrus)
- Silver Engraving Workshop (Dave Alderson)
I love Gordon's work (see the Shop Talk, April 2011 article) and am excited to attend his workshop. Don't know anything about the other workshop leaders, but this show seems to attract top caliber instructors.
The show is sponsored by JM Capriola and you can reach Paula Wright at (775) 738-4091 or (800) 248-3556.
Bob Marsh
Carmel Valley, CA
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The picture shows not enough top thread tension. I guess it could be WAY to much bobbin tension but based on my Cobra's bobbin tension vs its top tension the bobbin can't get that tight unless somethings broken. You need to tighten up the top. My top tension is typically set so that I have to release the top tensioner to remove the item being sewed from under the foot. I'd break the needle before I pulled any thread loose without doing that.
Dan
I just got my Cobra Class 4 and am struggling to figure out the tensioning combinations. I have played around enough to get a good looking stitch on a single layer of 8/9 oz. but then, when I change anything (e.g. going to two layers, switching to a firmer leather of the same thickness), the stitch is horrible. Is there a tutorial on setting stitch tension on the CC4 somewhere?
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Out of interest, what size thread are you running in the 201?
I've been using 138 bonded poly which, I think, is the max that the largest needle for the 201 (sz. 22) will take. It does a nice job up to about two layers of chap leather:
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Thanks, Kevin. I suspected that, but an old saddle maker in the area said it looked wrong.
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I bought a refurbished Singer 201 for light leather projects and it seems to work beautifully. But, the leather needles I got (Organ, 15x2, 140/22) seem to leave a hole that is slightly at an angle to the line of stitching. I've checked several times to make sure that I have the flat side of the needle top facing left. Is this the way the needle is designed? or, am I doing something wrong?
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Bruce, this post is fairly old. Are the tools not listed as sold still for sale? I live near Monterey and was thinking of driving out to see what you have.
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The Aerostitch will go thicker than some of the electric machines. If all you need is 1/2" capacity
maybe the Techsew or similar machine is good. The Aero goes to 3/4" and because it
runs on air, the punching action is really strong.
One reason some folks like the Aero is the simplicity of the engineering, user repairability, and
wide availability of most of the parts.
One thing that is really cool about the Aero is it's ability to do one complete stitch cycle with
a single press of the foot pedal, so the control is very positive and in this respect using it
gives you the same fine stitch positioning control you get with hand sewing.
Let me think about it and see exactly how much I need to spend on a compressor.
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I've had inquiries, certainly - but no deal closed yet.
Well, I don't have a compressor so, at $1,400 for the Aero + $250 for a compressor I'm wondering why I shouldn't just get an electric sewing machine such as the Techsew GA5-R ($1295). Any suggestions?
Bob
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Have you sold the unit yet? I'm in Northern California.
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My second attempt at a tablet cover for my brother. Just getting started and appreciate any feedback.
Working on an iPad 2 cover next...
Bob
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Is this machine still for sale? (rfmarsh@gmail.com)
Chaps
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After a long layoff, I was asked to make a pair of chaps for a friend. It was my first attempt at chaps and the friend (who wears them every day) is very happy with them.