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The holes don't need to be much smaller than the coin/stone. It's the stitching that's the key. If you get the stitches really close the coin/stone can't move.

The bane of modern "society" lawyers and insurance.

is there any special reason for using chrome tan? it'll stand by itself quite happily if you used slightly thicker veg tan.

Thanks Fred. Ebay is usually my go to first. I almost pulled the trigger on the MOQ 1000 for each colour bullshit. Was about to spend serious money on rivets for Christs sake.

Does anyone know who does short shank rivets in the UK? I'm looking for say a 9mm rivet with a 5/6mm shank. Normally a 9mm rivet will have a 9mm shank which falls over when joining a couple of 2.5/3mm pieces of leather.

No offense taken I assure you SUP. It wasn't supposed to be "this one is better". It was merely to point out different ways of doing it. And if it's "Unique" you're looking for, there are literally 1,000s of em out there.

Thanks Northmount. I like to think I'm fairly computer savvy but clearly sometimes, not so much.

This looks like a decent piece of kit with a new motor. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2174209189594988/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_general&referral_story_type=general&tracking=%7B%22qid%22%3A%22-2665679626282924949%22%2C%22mf_story_key%22%3A%22476420748350051124%22%2C%22commerce_rank_obj%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22target_id%5C%22%3A476420748350051124%2C%5C%22target_type%5C%22%3A6%2C%5C%22primary_position%5C%22%3A2%2C%5C%22ranking_signature%5C%22%3A2653378306098869906%2C%5C%22commerce_channel%5C%22%3A501%2C%5C%22value%5C%22%3A0.00041691024053059%2C%5C%22upsell_type%5C%22%3A102%2C%5C%22candidate_retrieval_source_map%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%226847975665313641%5C%22%3A3001%2C%5C%227291995500838592%5C%22%3A3528%2C%5C%226956754761083754%5C%22%3A701%2C%5C%226973991542655164%5C%22%3A701%2C%5C%2224369302629327688%5C%22%3A701%2C%5C%2224347697581488237%5C%22%3A701%7D%2C%5C%22grouping_info%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%2C%22lightning_feed_qid%22%3A%22-2665679901058509167%22%2C%22lightning_feed_ranking_signature%22%3A%222653378306098869906%22%2C%22ftmd_400706%22%3A%22111112l%22%7D

I like this kind of patchwork bag that lends itself to the scrap pile but it highlights the limitations re what options there are to build them. In this example the patches are obviously butted together and top stitched to some kind of backing. The type of backing will determine whether any gaps open up down the line. This kind of look can also be achieved with a zig zag stitch. I also like the type where each layer overlaps the the layer before and top stitched through two or more lasers. This can be interesting but obviously leads to double thickness in places and raw edges. I actually favour using the "French seam" where only the first of three stitches is effective unless the two top stitches go through a backing tape or a liner. This one uses a turned and stitched through the seam allowance, probably with a glued lining for support. If anyone wants inspiration for a patchwork bag. Just put that into Etsy UK. Lots of fantastic ideas in there.

Thanks for the heads up re the sump. Don't know why the Juki 1341 doesn't have the hump jumper. Maybe the clones have a higher lift for thicker material?

Hi Brian. We're gonna confuse each other now. When I was researching this machine I started off looking for a Juki 1341. I found a whole lot of machines that call themselves 1341. I thought they were Juki clones but not so. One guy tried to sell me a 1342 which is the machine you're referring to here but it turned out to be a clone of the Mitsubishi 6860. Another confusing issue is what I call the "hump jumper" the dial on the top. I think ALL the 1341 clones have it but the Juki 1341 DOES NOT have it. The Juki 1342 has it. At the end of the day I just went with the features I wanted. Auto lube, large hook and bobbin (28mm), stitch length 0-9.5mm, servo motor, needle positioning. As long as it works as it should I'll be a happy bunny. She's told me this morning that they'll build it tomorrow or Wednesday and show me the video before shipping. What's not to like?

Turns out it does have a sump and a pump. Obviously it'll work better at the higher speeds but the manual ports are there for supplementary. https://clouddisk.alibaba.com/file/redirectFileUrl.htm?appkey=OneChat&id=2205229570&parentId=2177377479&secOperateAliId=MC1IDX1qqUgR5VgVsctK5v8HNp7wBwO_l4fBhi_O62cEoGBFQMVXrQNpbnz1D0Mon43Q3Yh&fileAction=download&scene=1

Does anyone do em with shorter shanks? I often want a bigger head and a shorter shank

Thanks Bob. I've asked her to show me the system. She'll show me on Monday, I'd hate to miss out an important bit from the get go.

Thanks guys, Certainly is. Never had a new one before. @dikmanThat's what I thought but things have changed. I'm no expert and never done it before.

I just went on the simply duty website. I definitely will investigate though. Thanks for the heads up Fred.

I think the system you're thinking about IS for fast garment type machines. Those machines normally have a pump and a sump filled with oil. I think in machines like this one it's probably just a wick type sytem, I might be wrong. It has been known to happen.

Duty is zero. VAT of course is 20%. Still about £700 less than I was gonna pay for a used 1341 here.

Thanks guys. It was about time. Pondered for long enough.

Thanks mate. Hoping it will perform as good as it looks. Just hoping the speed reducer takes it down enough although I can always change the pulley size. And it'll be great not having to worry about oiling. Like when you only intended to do a little bit that turns into a bit more and you realise you didn't oil it.

Yes, then I'll evaluate and decide what to do with the old Durkopp 239 and the Adler 69. Does it look ok to you?

Well I've done it. For better or worse. I've realised that numbers mean nothing so I asked for what I wanted and apparently, that's what I've got. It's different knowing what the model numbers mean from the get go. She says "about your machine model. 2 means self lubricatoon, L means large bobbin 28mm. so your 341 machine model will be JL-341L-2." Also included, table attachment, speed reducer, spare hook and bobbins/needles. They're putting it together and will do a video when done. Then It's the long wait.

Nice post Bruce. I think it was more a homage to your late wife than anything else and there's nothing wrong with that. It's a good thing. As far as pricing goes, leather is one of those things that is all things to all people so some enjoy the pottering, some enjoy the challenge, some just like being constructive. The list is infinite. I'm fortunate in that, being retired I can get an idea in my head and go and try it out in my "shop" (spare bedroom). Occasionally I make something, I might even sell something now and then but when it comes to "pricing", the man who came up with the phrase "A fool and his money are soon parted" had me in mind because I've always believed in having the right tool for the job and so I've just pulled the trigger on another sewing machine. That's three now plus the 801 skiver plus the Lucris clicker press plus the two arbor presses plus the laser engraver plus plus plus. Now factor in the cost of the components, leather, findings etc etc and it doesn't take a genius to work out that the idea of making any money is just silly. As far as scrap is concerned I find it really useful for setting up the sewing machine because I like to do different things and so have to change thread/needle size etc all the time and it's good to test on similar material before starting a new project.

When I looked it up it wanted the size as the generic style of the machine, ie, Juki 341 or Adler 69 etc. I daresay it's easy to sort out but I've just come away from a 1341 that turned out to be a Mitsubishi and I'm now looking at a "341" which is a clone of ???. Just nit picking and Easy to sort out but if it's only one screw can you be sure the machine has the hole in the right place?

I built this bag from this pattern and if you make it you have the template afterward to make again. When Tony See first designed it he asked for a name and I called it the "Monte Carlo" and got a free pattern. https://www.etsy.com/ Let me know if you do it. I have a couple of tips.