Harrybodger

I had a thread jam and found out about this part here see Greggs posts on this link http://www.upholster.com/upholstery-forum/index.php?action=printpage;topic=9577.0 There is a similar photo and instructions on how to engage the tab with the bobbin hook....I followed these and its now OK Rgds Harry

I will try that jimi its seems mechanically dubious, but a very logical approach....and if it works thats good enough - thanks very much! Harry

Hi Flattracker - I was wondering how you were finding the Wimsew w246 now you have had it a while....I can find very little about their specification on the net re thread and capacity. Regards Harry

In reply to European leather I like triple feed, I have this on my Juki DNU1541, and I have ground off most of the teeth on one of my Juki feet so as not to mark veg tan...the needle drags the leather through very well.....I like the Juki, not so much power an on my 133k but a very versatile machine and a pretty good all rounder. One trick I sometimes use is to put a sheet on paper on top of the veg tan to reduce any scope for marking the leather. In reply to SanteFeMarie - I would be interested to hear other peoples thoughts, but I just manage by tying thread ends and singe with a lighter (bonded nylon) when I cannot turn the work around.

Hi Yes no reverse on the 133k which is a shame, especially if sewing something where one cannot turn it around to stitch the other way, such as the top of a bag......its a little but important point in deciding which machine to go for.

Hello Constabulary great to see you here, and thanks for sharing your wonderful knowledge. Harry

Thats a great belt. Others here have given some great advice on ETSY, I echo that I found I needed at least 20 items to get interest. Ideally you get some good feedback on a couple of items to get confidence, and you should ship around the world. I am using other social media channels now and my own website....though I may restart Etsy at Christmas. Good luck. Harry

Thats great huns, and you have lovely stitching.

I do not have a 45K but I do have a 133k and I have posted two films on Youtube to show its capability......just google Harry Rogers.....my 133k has a walking foot and can take around 10mm of leather under its foot and seems to chomp through it effortlessly. I also use it with lighter threads for sewing upholstery leather, like around the top of tote bags. One of my friends has a 45k and I know he can make up scythe covers from veg tan so its pretty tough, but I do not know much about its capability. Some people attach handles to their 133k machines to turn slowly. I have used a servo motor with reducing pulleys. I hope that helps. Harry