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just to get going so you can try a few "styles" I would suggest; basket weave camo or boarder stamp beveler pear shader viener seeder camel toe a geometric figure carving stamp in a triangular or Christmas tree shape comprised of lines... you will know then when you see them. They look nice alternated with the camo/boarder stamp one geometric stamp that catches your eye and if only one of each then get the medium size and you can muck around a fair bit - if two of each then med and small you can do some basic floral work and mix and match and get creative for boarder work and funky fill work Hope this helps

Nice classy look and I am fan of harness/halter hardware in straps!

I was considering something like this myself. https://www.amazon.ca/Bender-Bending-Device-Nylon-Degree/dp/B01G9C538G/ref=sr_1_12?crid=307NTHEVRNR4C&keywords=pepe+mark-ii+ring+bending+tool+set&qid=1549763033&s=gateway&sprefix=pepe+mark+ii%2Caps%2C252&sr=8-12 or https://www.amazon.ca/Ring-Bending-Tool-301-00A-Pepe/dp/B0064T1AMS/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=PEPE+MARK-II+Ring+Bending+Tool+Set%2C+Newly+Redesigned+and+Made+in+the+USA+(301.00A)%2CSilver&qid=1549763130&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

Mine has the stitch length adjusted by the dial on the front and the one advantage I can see is that I can tell the length easily will operating the machine (short memory) where the newer location I would have to stop work and stand up to. that said the later model appears to have a very serious tightening mechanism on the adjustor so it may in fact stay in adjustment better - though mine has never drifted from where I set the dial - I do have to make sure the set bolts are tightened on the back though. So while the dial hasn't drifted the adjustment itself can on occasion due to the mechanism on the back side. (bolt to bold set up). All in all the later set up may be more "secure".

Nice work Mike.

Harness Hardware in SW Ontario http://www.harnesshardware.ca/ 2 inch strap capacity

Very impressive. I would love to see the whole interior when together.

How do you like the Czech tools? I have been considering some but wondered about actual quality and crispness etc.

Kgg That is where i got the machine. And coincidently i got to his shop today with the while assembly and he had a metal thumb screw that fit. Now i have that i may be able to match the thread and get a larger one which would be easier to adjust Dale thanks for the lead and i will check them out as well.

Juki DNU1541 top tension unit I have a stripped top tension knob - plastic - and would like to either source a new knob or even better - know the thread of the post and replace with a metal knurled knob or wing nut. EVEN better is to get the part in the manual which is metal knurled Thread Tension Nut B3125-012-000 Thanks in advance for any assistance. Murray

Ouird, Nice little set up and welcome from another Canuck. Looking forward to seeing what your obsession has produced other than receipts for all the stuff the obsession needs!

Well that is stunning.... trouble is I have a head but no treadle stand or winder.... I assume the cost to US and Canada is in USD?... had to ask.....

That's a very purdy bag Amigo. Well done.

Roland you are one of the truly gifted.

Latigo i will have a look but amazon canada did not provide many results and it is getting harder and harder for us Canuks to order from Amazon US Update... that very bottle on amazon ca is 107-125 dollars Canadian before shipping taxes duty and our now famous Boarder handling charges... i still with a kong in a spice jar...

that's what I am after for v2.0!!

I just could not bring myself to pay 60 plus buck for a real glue pot as i am not at the bench enough these days.... so after a few combinations of bits and pieces i ended up with a 11 dollar dog kong and 4 dollar walmart spice jar. Bingo. Seals fantastic.

Thanks.

Hah that is for sure!!! I am not in the KW area but have dealt with the Brothers for years. Sister in law is Amy who owns Old Mill Alpacas in Salem.

Good stuff thanks.

Take it up to Aaron Martin Harness in Wallenstein. They may know and it is a great place with nice Mennonite folks who can talk leather work. Then go next road south and visit his brother Levi and Harness Hardware and he may know and grab a 5 dollar grab bag (or three!) of mixed hardware for fun. While I doubt its a leather tool it may be felting tool for some fibres like Alpaca? I'll ask my sister in law who has an Alpaca farm and product business.

Good news Fred thanks.

I just had a 40 foot sea can - shipping container dropped on my lot and have moved a few loose bins/bags of upholstery leather out there to make more room inside the house. The container is sea worthy sealed over-all with very small vents on the four corners. I assumed the chrome tan would be OK out there but thought I would double check with all you all. I am in south eastern Ontario and not a crazy humid (usually) environment. I we ever got a real muggy spell I could move a de-humidifier in there as insurance I expect. Thoughts? experience? cautions? Thanks in advance Murray

Awl blade size will also sometime limit the length as the thinner blades are not usually made a long for obvious reasons. 2.25 inches is "long" and likely a thicker blade for heavier thread and work. Best think is just get what you think you will be comfortable with and get stitching then experiment from there.

For flat goods i can work with my shorter blades bit for formed goods where i want the stitch line close to formed part i use a longer blade do the haft doesn't mark the work. Hope that makes sense....