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We've had this handheld postage scale around here for years, the range is 0-8 ounces. Might be interesting to actually check the upper and lower tensions on a few leather projects. Easy enough to do.

Is the needle in correctly?

I find one from time to time, but they're difficult.

Would the twist (LH or RH) of the thread in the right throw bobbin of this machine cause the problem with the stitch?

Reddturtle, Do you bet on long shots? Here's one - several months ago I attended a leather show in Jeffersonville, Indiana, home of the former Bauer Sewing Machine Co., and happened to meet Mr. Greg Sartor, President of Silver Creek Leather Company, 812) 945-8520, https://www.realeather.com/about. Silver Creek has been in business in Jeffersonville, In. since 2002. I'm thinking Mr. Sartor might have some information on the Bauer Company or a lead or two for you to pursue. Good luck.

Hi Jimi, can't complain, we're doing okay here, thank you. Looking forward to the pics, not to worry, I would never laugh at you. All the best.

Singer45K, If you're planning to make 45K feet and want to do a couple extras, would you please let me know? I've been trying to find them.

Some of these may be useful. The first link is offering instruction and parts manual for the Bauer. http://pages.sewing-machine-manuals.com/173/PictPage/3923886827.html http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/78217-bauer-1919-harness-machine/

It's pretty amazing, cost $63.13 delivered in 1996.

This is the only set I've ever used.....bought it in 1996. It normally resides in a leather saddle bag on my Harley. https://www.specialized.net/wadsworth-super-deluxe-mini-ratchet-screwdriver-set-4-52-pc.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIif_G_8Sf2wIV3LjACh3rYwdLEAQYASABEgIz__D_BwE

When I was first getting familiar with restoring some Singer machines , I learned a tremendous amount from this U. S. Naval training manual. Sewing machines start at Ch. 4, (page 53). http://militarynewbie.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/NAVEDTRA-14217-Aircrew-Survival-Equipmentman-1-C.pdf

Thank you Merlijn. I'll check that out. Do you happen to have the number for the part you used?

The screw in the picture is SS218. Good luck

These may be useful http://dixiesewingmachine.tzo.com/MANUALS/SINGERPARTS/7-1 - 7-55.pdf http://dixiesewingmachine.tzo.com/MANUALS/SINGERSERVICE/7 CLASS 202, NDLS.pdf

Hi Folker, "last night I couldn't sleep well " Isn't that the wife's responsibility? Folker, that part does look similar. Are you able to take some measurements and maybe figure out what the thread is? If you're suggesting taking one off of your machines, I wouldn't want you to do that., but that may give me another option in my search. If the thread diameter is larger, I can turn it down and re-thread it. Thanks a lot. Al

All suggestions and leads appreciated.

as it is easier on my eyeballs these days. LOL. Copy that! If you want to see what the texture really looks like, check the engines on the bikes.

Suzelle, as far as I know, Harley only offers black.

This shows the difference"

Folker, that's a very nice wrinkle finish, far better than I've been able to achieve with Harley-Davidson's wrinkle paint.....with and without heat. Now I'm using their "Textured Black", p/n 98606BF It gives a much finer/smoother/more consistent texture than "wrinkle" without heat and better matches the "blackside" paint shown on the machines in the link you posted above.

Thank you Old Coach Saddlery.

Thank you Gump, I will.

Thanks Glenn. Yes, I'm still looking.

Singermania, What manuals do you have for the Singer 45K53? Thank you

These parts are going on to a Singer 45K69. Thank you very much for any assistance you care to offer. Thank you.