Colt W Knight

If you are looking for high quality, Starrett makes an excellent product, http://www.starrett.com/metrology/metrology-products/precision-measuring-tools/calipers-dividers-trammels/Calipers-And-Dividers#itemsPerPage=24&currentPage=1&displayMode=grid&sortBy=none/asc They can be found fairly cheap on auction and discount retailer sites.

If you are interested in making your own cutting board, you can buy the raw material from McMaster-Carr. Mcmaster is an awesome store that I buy a ton of raw materials from. I wish they carried leather http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-plastic-sheets/=tjha59

Thanks. I ran three layers of 8 ounce through it without any problems. That is more than I anticipate sewing, so this machine should be good for me for awhile. I do plan on getting a Cowboy or Cobra in the future, but that's probably a ways away. Thank you. I have problems with my hands, pain and tremors. I simply couldn't continue leather working if I had to hand sew.

Close up of stitches

Just looked again, it says Z-99. I don't know what size that corresponds to because I am new to this. My leather pads are 10.5" wide and 13" tall. I have a package of the right size needles for the #138 thread. From what I have read about the 206 machine, is that it can sew #207, but it works best with #138. The machine also had a big bobbin of #277 and some needles for that size thread, but everything I have read says that is too big for this machine. Although, I think that is what the previous owner used in it. Here is a picture of the machine

That is the thread that came with the machine, it says #99 on the sticker. I sent a message to cowboy bob about ordering some 138 already. I have room to open up the stitch length some more.

Thans yall. I watched the local ads for 6 months and nothing suitable/affordable came up used. I decided to save for a new one, and when I was ready to buy, I had to use my sewing machine fund to pay for some life happens stuff. Luckily, the same week, a really nice consew 206rb popped up on Craigslist for a really good price. I can see that I am going to be doing a lot more leather work now. I enjoy fabricating, tooling and painting, but I hated stitching and punching holes.

Stitches came out perfect on the second padfolio. Really digging this new machine.

Just picked up a real deal leather sewing machine - SO HAPPY ABOUT THIS. It makes projects so much fun without having to worry about all the hand stitching. Anyhow, here are few padfolios I just completed. The one with the cow and newborn calf was my first go at using the new sewing machine. I had one hickup, and unfortunately, it was at the bottom of the cover. The other padfolio I had a bear of a time finishing. First, I spilled dye where it should not have been, then I had my clear coat melt into my work bench ( lacquer and enamel don't mix). Anyway, decided to pain it to see if I could save the work.

I just bought an old consew 206rb with a clutch motor. At first it would go from stop to 2000 mph, but after I played with it some, I was able to regulate speed, especially if I hand turn the wheel to get it started.

Is the press strong enough to glue the pieces together, then click out the pattern? Then you wouldn't have to worry about lining up the pieces or trimming waste.

Unless is a vintage anvil or one made from a reputable forge, its probably just an ASO as stated before, and 50 lbs ASO is about 50$ http://www.harborfreight.com/55-lb-rugged-cast-iron-anvil-69161.html

well, that is awesome

Definitely a few growing pains, but I am getting the hang of running it. I just wish they didn't happen on the bottom of the cover.

Thanks! They had a bunch of stuff, she told me they had boxes and boxes in storage. His Peerless had Champion cast into one side, so they might be the same machine. I know he said he had the needles and such for that one. I think I am going to give Bob a call when I save up a little money to get the servo motor. This thing takes off like a drag car when you push the pedal.

I was going to purchase a Cobra Class 4 or Cowboy 4500 and the sewing machine fund turned into my $#!+ happens fund, but luckily this little gem popped up on Craigslist. For 400$, this machine will sew everything I am working on right now, and when I save up to buy the bigger machine I will have all the bases covered from thin to thick. Came with the left/ right foot, and regular harness foot, 6 bobbins, two spools of thread, extra needles, and few other goodies. Even had some old cowboy/magnum shells he used to make cartridge loops. Neat thing is this belonged to the man who owned El Dorado leather holsters. I use to see his stuff in Guns and Ammo magazine growing up. He was a really cool dude. Rancher, contractor, leather worker, all around cool dude. They are retired and moving, so they are selling a bunch of neat stuff. I wish I had the money to buy all their old leather stock, templates, hardware, tools, forms, etc. I gave his wife the info for this site, so she can put all that up for sale. He also had a Peerless 30 sewing machine for sale. Anyone know what this little dude does?

Polyester is used for outdoor applications like sails, boat seats, patio furniture, etc. because it has better UV resistance than nylon.

Neoprene melts in the presence of lacquers and some chemicals. I learned this the hard way building guitars. Some common leather finishes are lacquer based, and if you let them sit on neoprene or neoprene like rubber, they melt into it.

I wish I was closer too, Wiz. I have decided to save up for the larger machine.

Weaver also has a lot of buckles, but I don't know if the selection is any different than Springfield.

Certainly doesn't look terrible.

Welcome. I got my Masters degree in West Texas. Angelo State University.

I live in Arizona. Welcome.

Would you ship?

If that is the same machine I saw for sale in Texas, I was hoping it would go unsold until I got a chance to get over to Texas in a few weeks. Congrats. Looks like I have to buy a new one.