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    guys ive been shopping around for a skiving machine and need some help on which to choose. i was offered from a local store a new consew dcs-s3 for $1000 shipped, a new highlead bottom feed for $1200 shipped and was offered a used artisan np4 for $900 shipped and finally a cobra np4 about $1500 shipped by steve from leathermachineco.com. thanks in advance for the advice.

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    You probably need a triple feed walking foot machine, using system 135x16 or 135x17 needles and standard "type 111" presser feet that allow it to sew 3/8 inches of material. The maximum foot lift with the knee lever is usually about 1/2 inch, even though it can only sew 3/8. Most will top out at #138 bonded thread (22 pounds breaking strength), top and bottom, using a #23 needle.

    You can find these (used) machines at upholstery and drapery shops or your local/nearby Craigslist. Most are sold for between $500 and $800, depending on how worn out they are. You may even find an old Singer 111w155 that still works, for about $400.

    You will not get a new one for anywhere near $500. A new Chandler 406RB sells for about $1000. A Consew 206RB is around $1250 and a Juki DNU-1541 will set you back about $1600.

    Thanks! This whole time i was waiting for your reply because i know you would offer some direction. I did a quick search and i couldnt find anyone selling the singer 111w155 so ill try to look for the other machines you listed used. are there any other machines that comes to mind? I really don't mind older/ vintage.

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    OH ! So it was already dyed when you purchased it.

    Where did you purchase it from ? When something inspires me, I have to know all I can about it !!!

    I've been working with leather for 40 years, & I can never learn enough. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

    THANKS CRAFTSMAN! wow 40 years experience. Im speaking to a master craftsman. I'll shoot you a PM. I got it from a leather store in Manhattan.

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    I use Edge-Coat after all my burnishing is done and everything is dry and set. After that dries, I buff it smooth with a soft rag and apply 2 or 3 very thin coats of 50/50 Resolene, letting them dry between coats.

    To my knowledge, I haven't had any cracking.

    Thinking back, I did use Saddle-Lac as a top coat at one time and found that some of the softening products I used on the flesh side made it flake off in chunks if I didn't spray it on at the right time in my sequence - ie: before any oils or softening crèmes to the flesh side

    thanks! i tried the resolene and it gave it a nice sheen. defintely have to let it dry before applying each coat or the previous coat will clump up into little bits. (thats what happened when i got impatient.

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    Not to be a SA or anything, but considering the Bob Parks method DOES produce great results, why change it?

    I've never used Clear-Lac for edges, but considering it's a pretty hard substance, I'd kind of expect this. If you apply it to a flat, thick surface, like a holster, belt, etc, flexing is spread across the entire width. Here, you are laying down a very, very thin width and flexing it or rubbing it. I can't see it not cracking.

    I changed it because i didn't find a difference in result when i used paraffin wax to polish before applying clear-lac. I see that your specialties are belts and dog collars. what products do you use for your edges? Thanks -Sam

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    Ive been using Bob Parks method to finish the edges of my wallets for some time now because the result is simply unmatched by anything else. The only difference is I skip the paraffin wax part and just sand in-between coats of clear-lac. The edges come out smooth and polished but that only lasts about a week of normal wear. After a week or so the clear-lac begins to crack and separate itself from the leather ruining my edges. Does anyone else have this issue with clear lac or am I doing something wrong?

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    Hi, im in the market for a hot foil stamping machine and this one fits the budget but i dont want to invest in something that doesn't work right or will break down after few uses. check it out here on ebay:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HOT-FOIL-STAMPING-MACHINE-TIPPER-STAMPER-PVC-CARD-ALBUM-p8-/200678564706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb95fe362

    Thanks in advance for your responses! - Sam

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