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  1. David Bruce
    I have a couple questions for you regarding Fortuna parts. First, what presser feet do you recommend? Second, where can I find replacement belts? Thanks in advance.
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    What is considered a decent or acceptable price for one with the table and dust collector?
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    I think it's Melanie Machine in LA. I was just reading old posts trying to get an idea of what to look for and what parts I'll need. I love old machines if I can find parts easily. So far I have an old Singer 111w55, a Landis splitter, an American 3 in 1 and a Kwikprint heat stamping machine. A power skiver like the Fortuna would really make things easier and reduce waste.
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    Thanks for the input. I will definitely be bringing some scrap with me to try it out. Do you happen to know if parts are available for the older machines and who sells them?
  5. David Bruce
    I'm in the market for a skiving machine and came across this old Fortuna. I've never used a bell skiver and realize that they are finicky and have a learning curve. That said, would this machine be a worthwhile purchase if it works properly or would I be better off buying a new Cowboy or other clone? I usually buy old machines but am just not sure if skivers are easily repaired or costly to do so. I appreciate any input.
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    Not to hijack this thread but I found a Fortuna locally and am wondering what a reasonable price is for an older machine that was used in a factory. It comes with a table and clutch motor. I'm planning on looking at it later this week but will want to swap a servo for the clutch.
  7. David Bruce
    Thanks for the kind words! This was actually one of the faster projects that I've done, it probably took an hour of actual work time. Wet molding is pretty straight forward. I cut the leather, leaving extra for overlap and in this case, riveting. This seat was done with a piece of Horween Dublin which is Veg tan, I soaked it and pulled it over the seat foam, using clamps to hold it overnight on the pan. Once dry, I removed the leather, sprayed adhesive on the foam and flesh side of the leather. Let that dry and then riveted the underside (I pre-drilled the seat pan). A quick trim and your done. Some folks wrap the foam with plastic to help keep moisture out but since this seat had closed cell foam I didn't need to. I finished it with a waterproofer and since this customer babies his bike so it won't see much rain exposure. Hope my description is helpful.
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    Does anyone know of a US based wholesale supplier for Cobra Buckles? I'd like to buy a variety of them for bag and luggage projects. Thanks in advance.
  9. David Bruce
    Here's a couple of recent things that I've made. A custom seat that I did for a customer's Triumph Bobber project and a tooled knife sheath.
  10. David Bruce
    Are you still looking for a KwikPrint?
  11. David Bruce
    I noticed that the seller listed their address on the Craigslist ad so I googled it. Looks like it's a business called Irv's Luggage that's been around since 1947. They are in Mount Prospect, IL which is just north of Chicago. https://www.irvsluggage.com/
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    I can't say if it's legit or not but the ebay listing is in the Chicago suburbs so it's probably the same seller. I bought a model 86 last month with a custom stand and two sets of type from facebook's marketplace for under $300 but it needed almost $400 in new parts. This one's (model 64 not 86) been on Craigslist for awhile and they keep dropping the price. Maybe they just want to get rid of it since it looks like it's taking space in a business?
  13. David Bruce
    I'm still not comfortable sewing around the gusset with the CB3200 and didn't want to ruin the bag. I'm gearing up for some shows so I'll be forced to learn!
  14. David Bruce
    This is not my machine but I thought that I would post it on here since I rarely see these listed outside of ebay. It's listed on Chicago's Craigslist for a steal. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/tls/d/kwikprint-model-64-hot/6447960806.html
  15. David Bruce
    Thanks everyone! Now I have to make a version that can handle carrying heavy bottles of liquor for a distiller friend of mine.
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    Clicker

    David Bruce replied to hspvideo's topic in Old/Sold

    The cutting board alone is worth the price.
  17. David Bruce
    It's easy to make your own templates. Some paper, a pencil and a tape measure are all that's needed. I usually do a tracing on the bike, take measurements and then clean up the lines. Once you have the main shape you are free to design the rest.
  18. David Bruce
    I'm sure that they are around. I don't even bother with ebay unless I'm desperate or looking for something like a rare part.
  19. David Bruce
    Exactly, right. I've used old traditional tattoo flash that most if not all tattooists have done and tool them on these little card wallets. I like filigree work. Though, it's very time consuming—I either do it for special gifts or for customers that don't mind opening their wallets. Here are a couple examples of my filigree work.
  20. David Bruce
    Cool projects!
  21. David Bruce
    Clean work!
  22. David Bruce
    It depends on the bike. They are fine on the models that I've made them for which include Triumph Bonnevilles and Honda CB's. Also good for cafe'd bikes where the battery and side covers are removed/relocated.
  23. David Bruce
    You just have to keep looking through your area classifieds, estate sales, etc... I had been looking for quite awhile and was lucky to find one last year for $400. I did have to drive three hours round trip to get it but it was well worth it.
  24. David Bruce
    Here are some examples of motorcycle bags that I've made.
  25. David Bruce
    Here's one of my tattoo "Flash Card" wallets. I've done many over the last few years and this is one of my favorites.
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