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  1. midwestislander
    OK, I checked my friend at Pathfinder leather, and his two machines are old; a Singer 29-K-71 and a Pfaff 345-H3-60, both treadle machines. He uses these daily, however not continuously. Between the two, he is able tosew almost anything. The Pfaff is the heavy duty, being used for holsters and other heavy jobs, up to 20-25 oz.
  2. midwestislander
    I have a buddy that has a leather shop that has 2 treadle machines used almost daily. (Singer - model # ?, and a pfaff model # ?). He makes wallets, bags, backpacks, knife sheaths on them. I will be there tomorrow and will check the model numbers.
  3. midwestislander
    If you only need a few, I bought some nice polished (and matte finished)solid brass ones like that at my local Ace hardware.
  4. midwestislander
    Funny! I see a market there.
  5. midwestislander
    What beautiful, unusual and intricately done work. What criticism could there be except do more, do more.
  6. midwestislander
    I too enjoy the variations and scars in leather. I think it adds to the uniqueness of the piece. Love those edges.
  7. midwestislander
    This is what I love about this site; everyone is so helpful. These are very nice. The finishes and look are very consistent, something I am trying to achieve, even with pattern.
  8. midwestislander
    beautiful work, beautiful material, amazing painstaking detail. Gives us all something to shoot for! Thanks for the lead on the french calf. It's difficult to find french tan like that.
  9. midwestislander
    so, so can relate. I wanted to get into machine sewing with the intention of using it for bolsters, straps belts, and heavy stuff. bought a Techsew 3650HD and went merrily on my way... Until I wanted to do bags, pouches and light to medium leather. now I am looking for a free arm compound walking foot with servomotor.
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    I have dealt with Techsew and spoke to Ron on the phone. I bought a Techsew 3650 HD and was pleasantly surprised as to how fast I was able to get to sewing after receiving it. Very simple to assemble ( came in 3 boxes ), came preset. Very straight forward operation. The servo-motor is INCLUDED and makes sewing much easier and more precise (I am a super newby). Service is fast.
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