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Hello peoples, I've acquired a singer 29k71, complete of a lot of bobbins, parts and such for the scant sum of 200€, circa 230$. Now I need to evaluate if there are missing pieces and such. Following there are a bunch of photos, if someone could help me by spotting missing parts, damaged zones or such, I'm a total newbie regarding leather sewing machines. Also I need to know the maximum leather thickness sewable by this machine, and any pitafalls, tips or tricks useful for use her at best. Thanks a lot in advance!

different leathers glued together, edge burnishing, clear varnish, polishing, more varnish and so on until the desired luster is acquired.

boiled linseed oil, but do test it on some scraps, depending on the tanning and the finish, the oil could slightly change in color. Another way was to use guaches (diluted tempers), but could crack if the item is lexed.In this case the finish could be a light coat of water suspended waxes, I don't know how it's called in english, here is sold by the brand name 'top-polish' and is made by Gubra.

holy cow, the first photos shows a facehugger egg, not a glue pot! My sincerest compliments, I would have set fire to the thing in frustration! :-)

linseed oil and powders for oil colors, at least it is the way leather was painted here in Italy during the middle ages. linseed oil give a tough and flexible coating to leather.

Here are a couple of bracers, a couple of tassets and a belt purse made for a fantasy larp (live action roleplay) we play here. Those were very well received, so I'm posting the images to read more "pro" comments

Hi, what are the specs of this machine? I can find one for a good price too, but I need to know if it will sew around 10, 12 mm of veg tan leather. Thanks!

Thanks! I mainly make items for LARPers and reenactors, with something for bikers, and I'm very new to the art of embossing. I will ask many questions in the coming days.

Hi people, I've lurked around here for a while, being an avid reader and a long time leather hobbist. I've found lots of great advices here, and a nice community, so here I am. Here is my spottily updated gallery, comments and critiques very welcome! https://www.facebook...=1&l=1e4920e47a -Roberto