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    The machine sews very well. The question I have is the top thread gets a little frayed when it goes into the feed dog and comes back up. I have checked to see if there is any rough spots on the feed dog and shuttle hook everything looks good. I am using 138 size thread and leather point needles. Is there any this I should check or is this just common with the older machine. I use the machine on my light leather and canvas work. Thanks
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    You can make a speed reducer. I made one for my Consew 225 it works very well with a clutch motor. Under a $100.00.
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    I just received an order today from Wickett & Craig . Two hides of English Bridle dark brown & black. First time ordering the Show Harness it is a very beautiful piece of leather. I going to use this on the motorcycle bags. Heavily waxed & oiled this will work great on the bags for the bikes..
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    Hi battlemunky, That is Capone he is my buddy he will hang out in the basement with me when I am working on leather projects. He is a very cool dog my best friend. Thanks..
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    Hi Scooby, I have 16 copper rivets that hold the handles on the bag, I use leather washers inside the bag to reinforce the the handles. I use these leather washers on my canvas bags. Thanks
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    Thank You
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    Just finished up this leather Duffel Bag. A good friend of mine called and asked if I wanted this white leather hide his work was going to throw it out. I told him I would take it and try to make something out of it. This bag used a -lot of leather. I will be able to make a few Tote bags and small item with the rest. I will try to sell this on Esty the only problem it is white not to many people want this color.
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    This is a stock item it depends on how thick the material is that you are going to sew. The thickest material you can put through this binder is 1/4".
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    Found this Consew 225 on Craigs List for a good price it is in very good shape.. I wanted a lighter machine so I could use it with a binder. I bought a number of binders off of eBay that didn't work. Contacted Tennessee Attachment and purchased this binder it works like a dream I use cotton twill for the binding. This saves me time on my light weight bags not having to double hem all the edges. I use the CB4500 to sew all the leather onto the canvas. Here is the Waxed Canvas Bag I just finished..
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    Very Nice...
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    I have been making Jack Saps for many years. I would sell them at Gun Shows as novelty items. These Saps are filled with lead shot and hand sewn. There is not a big demand for these in most states they are Illegal to carry but they are a very good self defense weapon.
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    That is very Cool I love these old machines...
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    The Cowboy way, It is nice how they don't waste anything.... That is a very cool video...
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    Very nice...
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    Very Nice....
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    Had some scrap angle a couple of pulleys ordered bearings and a shaft from eBay works very nice.
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    Very Nice....
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    Hi Don, The bag takes about 4 to 5 hours. If I have multiple orders and don't have to change the color thread the bags take about 3 hours. Thanks
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    Hi dibbles, I sell the bags for $160.00 + $17.85 for shipping. I have an etsy shop and a website. 98% of my sales are on etsy the website doesn't do much. Thanks
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    Hi garypl I get all my waxed canvas from Fairfield Textile they are in PA. The waxed canvas is # 10 Duck Martexin Original Wax "Plain Weave. I get all my Waxed Canvas from them they have been in business for 80 + years. There website http://fairfieldtextile.com/fabrics.html. Thanks
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    I sew up these bags with a Cowboy CB-4500 that I got from Bob over at Toledo. I use #277 thread with the heavy waxed canvas this machine is great for all my heavy leather and canvas work. I just got a Consew 225 for the light leather work and binding the inside of some of my lighter canvas bags. I have a binder from Tennessee Attachment for the Consew this is a great company if you are looking for any kind of attachments for your machines. The leather on the bags is English Bridle from Wickett & Craig very nice leather.
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    Leather briefcase I finished. I used English Bridle from Wickett & Craig.
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    I use English Bridle 8 to 10 oz from Wickett & Craig. Their leather is the best. Thanks
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    Finished up this Solo Bag for a Softail used my CB-4500. This is a very cool bike.
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