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If it falls through give me a holler Mike

Tanthathide9 I haven't been on here in awhile. So my apologizes for not answering sooner. I don't have a set size I shoot for. I try to build the piece to fit the person it's for. This was for my 14y/o daughter so I built the handle dia. Smaller than if it had been for a full growed woman or man. I also made it shorter as she uses it to run barrels. I hope this answered your question if not holler at me again. I apologize again for the late response. Mike

Here's how I was taught. If it gets sewed it gets glued and if it gets glued it gets sewed. I've never had any problem with the glue affecting my machines. I use weld wood contact. Mike

Thanks I'll have to pass Best of luck, Mike

How much u asking and where are u located. Thanks, Mike

Very nice looking!!!! Mike

Les Thanks for the info. On the needles and the shuttle. I'll for sure check those brass strips out for damage. I'm sending ya a pm about the tension springs. Thanks again, Mike

Steve Thanks very much for the pics. That is a pretty unique looking #6. Your right it looks like someone with some know how done a heck of a job on the set up. To tell the truth I'd be scared to death to run mine on a motor. I don't even use the foot pedals I just use the handwheel!! That's plenty fast enough for me!! That's pretty neat to see those other handwheels from other country's. I'd sure like to spend a day in your shop there and look at all those machines. No worries on the needles when ya get a chance to look just give me a holler. Do you know what the smallest thread is that they used to run through these machines. I tried running 138 through mine with a 160 needle. I was having trouble getting the bobbin tension tight enough. But I'm pretty sure I need a new tension spring for it anyway. Would you happen to have a picture of the older bobbins. The ones with the holes drilled in it for the tension instead of a spring. I'm thinking of trying that to see how it works. Thanks again, Mike

Steve That would be great Thanks, Mike

Steve I'm always glad when someone posts something on the #6. There is still a lot I'd like to learn about them and their capabilities. I absolutely love using mine. I wish a supplier would start making size 120 and 140 needles for it again. Then I could use it for smaller projects!! I'm always on the look out for parts for mine. The shuttle I have with the spring on the outside I got off of ebay. I actually felt kinda of bad. I only paid .99 cents for it. It cost the fella more to ship it than he got for it. I'm using that one now as the other one needs a new spring. As of now I just can't make myself pay $50 some dollars for a new one plus shipping from Canada. Hoping I come across one on ebay or craigslist. I'll be looking forward to the pics of that #6 Mike

No idea on the parts. Be interested to find out though. Martins harness in Canada has the t springs and the tension springs. I noticed in a for sale post you had two types of shuttles. I have one of each type. Do you know why they are differnt. I can't seem to locate a place to buy the tension spring for the shuttle were it goes on the outside. I've shimmed it for now but it wont last forever.http://www.aaronmartin.com/product.php?catview=137 I hope this link works. Best of luck, Mike

Dang nice as always!!! I must say your a braiding machine!! Mike

Nice looking work!! Thanks for sharing! Mike

Those look good and a great idea. Thanks for sharing. Mike

As of now I have a pearson #6 a phaff 1245 and a singer patcher. The #6 is by far my favorite. Mike

Thanks Buck!! Mike

Buck Thanks for the explanation. I understood every bit of it. After reading a couple of times. LOL I need to build some reins for the wife and I think I'll use your method. Much appreciated!! Mike

Nice looking work Buck!! Those ends are pretty cool. If ya dont mind me asking how do ya go about attaching the swivel to the braid. Thanks, Mike

Leatherpownder Great work as always!! Mike

Still available.

Looks good brotha! Mike

I also trim my hide to either a circle or oval. Depends on the hide. If the hide feels pretty stretchy I'll cut my strings a lil wider than if the hide is pretty firm. I'll then stretch the string some and cut to my finial width. I then bevel the flesh side if my strings aint gonna be real small. After I bevel I'll split if needed.I also get my hides from Hartdke. Welcome aboard and I'm happy to share what I know. Although it aint much!! Mike

Tom Much Thanks I guess I should of used moldy instead of mold. Thanks again, Mike

Howdy I apologize if this has been addressed already. I did a search and just came up with molding leather. Does anyone have a good remedy or product to get rid of mold on leather. Thanks, Mike

Dwight Thanks for the info. and tips. I'll look Mr. Klenda up. Great idea on the Naugahyde to. I'll have to check out ebay. Thanks again, mike