Geneva

I am of like mind as Miss Jacobson so far as carving and lacing go. However 2 things I would watch is the center of the design on the center of the leather piece. Unless I am seeing things your design runs up hill from left to right. Also there seems to be a skipped stitch at the bottom of the wallet. The stitch maybe of necessity, I don't know. Maybe you can hide it somewhere else. Just my 2 cents.

I found this yesterday on Craigslist located in Wisconsin. Ferdco Juki TSC 441 for sale in Stone Lake, WI. Looks in pretty good shape.

I don't think the boots will absorb water with that much oil in them. My 2 cents

I think the button you are trying to find is located next to the vertical frame member on the right of the photo. Chrome/silver button (third picture) and yes the pulley is the hand wheel.

You should look up the Singer 45k listed on Ebay. It will do justice to your sewing requirements. Just my 2 cents.

I use nickel plated brass rivets between cartridges, no glue. A 1" bag punch for the slots. You should be able to get 18 rounds on a size 40/42" belt. 24 rounds on a size 48/50" belt. Naturally there is a liner on the belt sewn top and bottom of the finished loops. 5/8ths. inch spacing 1/2" from the top of the belt. You don't need to wet the loop material to make it work. I use .41 mag cartridges for the 45 long Colt. My 2 cents

Usually there is a gathering of harness makers in the fall at Montgomery, Indiana. These guys are very serious about making harness and other products. That part of Indiana has lots of Amish leather shops and other stuff. They don't have a gambling establishment as far as I know.

You should look at www.mainethread.com

You have no concept of what your are talking about!!!!! You should stop smoking those funny cigarettes they reduce your brain power by a lot. I know of a tannery for sale. It was at one time the largest tannery on the east coast. I worked there for while. It was the Westfield Tannery they made Tex Tan and Herman oak, English bridle, harness leather, shoe soles, floor tile all vegetable tanned. The last I knew they turned out about 1200 hides a month before they went out business. There is a guy in here that used to be one of the bosses at the tannery he runs the RJF leather Co. in Elmira, Ny. It needs a lot of machinery; the cheapest of which is not the band splitter that will handle a full/half side of leather they are around 150,000 dollars. That doesn't include a sanding machine a water roller. You need to find a different dream or nightmare what ever you call it. I will leave you alone now.

You live in the state that manufactures the best leather die going. Angelus. Eco-Flo is crap it is a water based product, not even a leather die. The tree hugers of Calif. would love for you to use it.

The patcher can only sew 1/4" of material. Anything beyond that you are asking for trouble.

The best part of this has been used up. The wood is to old. The best you can do is take the iron off of it and make a new one. My 2 cents.

Are you handy at making hardware?? No one makes these loops any more.

Why in the world would you need a pattern for a strap? You mean you can't remember the length of piece for a particular product? I agree with thefanninator you need a strap cutter, a piece of paper and a pencil or ink pen. Draw a small sketch to refresh your memory as to the actual product. Write the length and width of the piece the location of buckle holes and mark any holes needed for rivets or buckle tongues. The idea is to make money in our shop not spend it on something that is not necessary. But you can do what ever strikes your fancy. That's my two cents. Good luck.

I wrote the wrong phone number. 717-768-0174 is the correct number. A thousand apologies!!!!!!

The biggest drawback to machine stitch is the fact that there is twice the thread in a hand stitch than there is in a machine stitch. Machine stitching is ten times faster than hand sewing and only 1/2 the strength but you will not pull it apart. Good luck.

They are in fact collar fasteners. Beiler's has them in their catalog on page 54 listed as 11445 solid brass set 2.41 dollars and 11439 stainless steel set for 2.55 US dollars. These come in a heavy and light configuration. Their phone number is 717-768-0714 their physical address is Beiler's Manufacturing and Supply 3025 Harvest Drive Ronks, Pa. 17572. This is an Amish shop they do not have a web site. If you request a catalog they will gladly supply one for you.

Have you ever used the cobblers sewing machine?

A picture of your dream creation would help a great deal.

Mr. Norman, what Jim is trying to politely state is that your leather is crappy. The top grain of the leather is very loose, that is the cause of these problems. Next time you have a piece of leather in your hand that you plan on buying, do this simple test. Fold the leather in half so you are looking at the flesh side of the leather. if at that point you can see the top grain wrinkling when it is folded, it too is crappy. Don't buy the hide find a different one. I don't think I have ever seen a piece of Herman Oak wrinkle when folded in half. Good luck.

Apply the resolene before stitching.

The staple that keeps your belt loop together is called a "slide loop staple". Beiler's Manuf. & Supply Ronks, Pa. 71seven- seven six8- zero174 Page 64 Item both items are 3/8ths wide: item #10500 solid brass: item #10501 Stainless Steel. $25.25 per thousand.

A thousand apologies You can use what ever thread you choose for your machine.

The machine is rated at 13mm under the presser foot 14mm with knee lift. You will be at MAX. Try it and see what happens.

Have you stopped trying to sew with the 207 thread? You could have a new machine and try to sew with the 207 and it will do the same thing. It is not designed to use the 207 thread. It makes no difference what part you replace the machine it will not sew beyond its capabilities.