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I was being a little tongue in cheek. I really knew my blood type before leather working, but it seems lately I am forever trying to stop trickles from awl jabs, knife nicks and knuckle barks from some tool. My platelet count has not returned from 2 longs bouts of chemo, 17 straight days of radiation and a stem cell transplant. I must be more careful.

Know your blood type!

Good on ya! I hope you fair well and get up to speed quickly. Jim

Sorry to hear about your ails. I have wondered about not hearing your replies and chiming in as often. I figured you were taking some time to recreate. Please get well and back soon and I hope you are as good as new. My darling wife has gone through rotator cuff twice and you will need someone that loves you to help out. No doubt you are covered. You are always around for us and good things happen to dear, good people. I will think of you, friend. Jim

You can't go wrong dealing or even talking to Steve, A very decent human being! I can't say enough good things about the entire Leather Machine Company staff.

Ditto on Thread Exchange. Good product and they seem genuinely happy to have you as a customer. I use their polyester. Shipping reasonable!

The most difficult for me has always been getting the gusset seams straight on bags. Both inside and outside seams are always a challenge and require no distractions and all my concentration. I hope my new Cobra 4 is really going to help with stitch consistency with the round bed and slow speed. My I add, when the gussets are good, it is most satisfying. Great edges come next. Most of the time they are not easy. But in most cases it is just my impatience and sloppiness that cause issues.

These forums are filled with caring, sharing people from all over the world that go out of their way daily to advise and help anyone with any kind of question or problem regarding our passion, hobby and livelihood. I am amazed every day as I peruse these forums how much everyone cares about each other. I want to give a huge shout out to someone that has gone the extra distance time and time again. Cobra Steve and his Leather Machine Co., which he seldom mentions in his helpful messages to anyone with issues, is a stellar example of all that is great about this site. I know from personal experience what a grand soul Steve Tayrien is. He has caused an old man to have renewed faith in the mostly hidden goodness of our society and me-first culture, that surrounds us. Thank you Steve and everyone on this network that takes the time to care and help others. This site is unique. Lets all step back a step and thank everyone, no matter how seemingly trivial, that takes service and help to other so seriously. Thanks, Steve!

I have to tell everyone what a special human Cobra Steve is. When Steve learned of some special circumstances he took it upon himself to contact me and make it possible to order a Cobra 4. He is without a doubt an honorable and caring man. I can and will recommend him and Leather Machine Co. to anyone needing an honest, caring vendor, or any help with technical questions about his or other machines. He truly cares, not only about his customers he cares deeply for anyone needing advice and help with any sewing question. If he can help he will, without hesitation! Steve is very rare gem.

I want a Cobra 4-P so bad I can taste it. I have been thinking of ways to get one and not lose my wife of 45 years. I have been on every site and looked up every machine, Juki, Adler, old Singers and every vendor on this site. Your tutorials on YouTube are superb. I will get a 4-P, soon, I hope. The older I get, the more little things matter. I have survived lymphoma twice and now take the time to notice how we treat each other. I am so impressed with your caring and helping. I can tell how much the customer and even the user of other machines mean to you. You come up with such sound advise and direction for everyone with issues on this site, whether they use you machines or not . You even encourage us to take care of each other. I do not comment much, but I read the "forum" every day, and everything about Leather Machine Co. is impressive. Congratulations on 5 years of service and being caring and honest!

You have already had some great advise. Slow down! Conceptualize the process, because it is a process. Plan a masterpiece and accept how the pathways take you to get there. Anyone can learn technique it has been much harder for me to not jump at my first idea and to look for different ways to make the ideas better. Learn your tools and how to use them as second nature. Your tools are mostly use specific. That is; do not try to make the tool do something it was not made to do. Start small, get good at the basics and then perfect your masterpieces. Gather all the ideas you can from all the resources you can find. This site is superb. You-tube has tons of good help, once you get through the messes. Start searching general concepts. How to sew leather, how to make a coin purse, etc. Expect flaws, accept them, eliminate them and work toward making the piece you first pictured, the best you can. Good luck, and enjoy your special creativity. From everything I know about this site, there are many helping, encouraging friends here to get you over any obstacle.

Thanks, all. Great ideas! I like the 2 wheels on one end idea. I will check out the thrift shops tomorrow. SUPER, thanks again, Jim

Has anyone seen or know of an inexpensive table for a sewing machine, about 24" square with fold out wings? Something sturdy enough to hold 50 lbs., with casters or wheels. I am using a Black and Decker "Work Mate". It works, but is hard to move and hard to get your leg under. IKEA has some flimsy, junky, particle board dorm tables. I do not want that. Thanks, Jim

I bought a 16 oz. and a 32 oz. bottle from SLC. I got in on their wholesale level. I could not be happier. Thanks to all!! Jim

Super! Thanks to both of you for looking out for me. I just found the Springfield site. They have some great help videos, also. Thanks, again!

Great, thanks. This will get me started.

Hey all, I am a newbie, but have been reading the forums for a long time. I am looking for a source of sealable plastic, glue bottles, about 8 ounces with brushes in the lids. I have tried GOOGLE and cannot get specific enough. Any source will be helpful. Thanks. Jim