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February Keep Making Stuff Challenge
YinTx replied to thefanninator's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Bound and determined to finish this thing. Lots of stitching to do tomorrow though! Hopefully I will get to finish the edges by then too, if not I'll enter as is. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?app=gallery&album=2474 I picked this hobby up last weeks of December, so this has all been learned in the two months since then, and almost entirely using Leatherworker.net. Handstitching still has a bit to improve, but significantly better than day 1. Looking forward to putting up images of it completed sometime tomorrow! It will be one of the first projects I have ever completed - the others are on the gallery as well - cell phone slip case and a checkbook cover as I was learning. YinTx -
From the album: YinTx DoppKitt
All the parts are made... time to get stitching and burnishing the remainder edges! YinTx© YinTx
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From the album: YinTx DoppKitt
Working on the handles for the Dopp kit. Hand stitching gradually improving. Burnishing this leather is not working well though, rather nappy and squishy.© yints
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From the album: YinTx DoppKitt
Practice run to attach d-rings on a strap end, for the Dopp kit. Not sure I'm happy with it, is there a better way of doing this? YinTx© YinTx
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February Keep Making Stuff Challenge
YinTx replied to thefanninator's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Been working diligently on mine, but seeing it may not happen by the end of a short month. What is the deadline? YinTx -
From the album: YinTx DoppKitt
Progress on the Dopp Kit. Certainly not a simple project, but it has required me to learn a lot of skills, such as dimensioning, edge finishing, lining, skiving, folded edges, dye, rejuvenate, and seal leather, wet forming, and most challenging is hand stitching, in part due to limited tools (Craftool 2.5mm from Tandy) and developing skill with an awl. So far a box stitch and a saddle stitch. I think my stitching has gotten better. This is the first folded edge I have ever done. Skiving with a round knife is most effective when you can easily shave with the knife: ie must be really sharp! Hoping to be done by the end of the month. YinTx© YinTx
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Found this on the 'net. makes one wonder. I didn't know Blanchards had that rough a finish on them. But I've never owned a set, maybe someone that has some can comment. http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=search&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ja&u=http://www.leathercraft.cn//%3Fproduct-17686.html&usg=ALkJrhiul0hgBymZLW0YJCwKamSKsz2C-g YinTx
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Nigel, Thanks for all the reviewing work on your videos. Very useful as I am trying to improve my stitching as you might note from my other postings, and all I currently have is a Craftool 2.5mm with 6 tines and a 1 tine (agree with you, one tine is pretty useless, not to mention it makes an entirely different sized mark/hole despite the size marking). I noted on Goods Japan's web page, that the Kyoshin Elle irons are "made for Kyoshin Elle." This sounds to me like made by someone else, somewhere else, and sold by Goods Japan with Kyoshin Elle's name on them (perhaps made in China?). Which makes me question all the other stuff they have. Was there any indication on the packaging to say where they were actually manufactured? And in their correspondence did they ever indicate they might improve the rigidity of the tines? YinTx
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From the album: Stitching Practice
See http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=61874&hl= for details.© YinTx
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From the album: Stitching Practice
See http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=61874&hl= for description© YinTx
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From the album: Stitching Practice
This is the back side. It is not as straight, I believe due to differences in the angle of the awl as it went through the nearly 1/2" of (old and very hard) veg tan leather. I suspect practice will improve this result, as I hope to be able to be more consistent with the angle over time. This also affected the distance between holes. I noted if the thread twisted, it affected the overall look as well, which I hadn't expected. The lay is affected by "casting the stitch."© YinTx
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From the album: Stitching Practice
Some comments suggested that my stitching was not at all straight, and the distance between holes was improperly gapped.. I thought I'd lay a ruler up against it to see how far off it really was. While not perfectly straight, I did use just a rolling overstitch wheel to mark the leather initially, and free hand, so I don't feel it is all that crooked considering. Also, it appears the holes are fairly evenly spaced at 4 mm between centers. Will I actually be able to improve on this or am I expecting to much from a hand stitch to be even better? I am also not happy with the straight lay of the stitch. I have been studying how the knots form, and the direction they force the thread into using various techniques, and I am beginning to believe the shape of the awl has a lot to do with how the final angle of the stitch forms on each side. One side can be influenced by "casting the stitch," but I can not seem to figure out how to get the same influence onto the opposite side. It seems to me one side must remain dictated by hole shape, as any attempt to influence the lay negatively affects the opposite side, or results in forcing the thread into the wrong side of the hole. In this sample practice run, the front of the stitch became straight, the backside was influenced by casting the stitch, giving an angled lay. See "Back 2."© YinTx
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From the album: Stitching Practice
The back of the stitch has a nice lay, although the awl doesn't pierce evenly. Would like to have the front and back similar.© YinTx
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From the album: Stitching Practice
This is the front of my practice stitching. Leather is about 3/8" thick. Not getting the same lay on the front as on the back. Looking for suggestions to improve.© YinTx
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Help! Wanted Techsew Stitching Nirvana, Got The Blahs Instead
YinTx replied to YinTx's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I'll let the video speak for itself. Sorry about the volume, I'll work on speaking louder in the future. But if you turn it up, you can hear it pretty well. You can see I took it apart, tried to make adjustments, checked for free play, tried to find the binding area, etc. In the end, I think I have a general idea of what to do, but please take a look and make any inferences and suggestions based on what you see. JLS, I am thinking maybe if I can not rotate the shaft, maybe I can rotate the bushing. Next time I open it up I'll try that. Thanks to everyone helping me out here, it'll get fixed eventually! YinTx -
Help! Wanted Techsew Stitching Nirvana, Got The Blahs Instead
YinTx replied to YinTx's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Wizcrafts, Thank you for the detailed suggestions. I did take it apart further, and took some video along the way. When I can get it uploaded, I'll post it. Suffice to say, I did remove the cover, the shuttle and race, and removed the link crank arms by removing the snap ring "c-clips", and lowered the block some (about 1/4") just to see what it would do. That only managed to keep it from feeding leather when in service, so I think I can rule that out as an issue. Nothing seemed to be out of alignment (the rods on the needle and presser feet never were contacting each other). The main issue I saw was the rear presser foot (with the spring) would not move freely. I loosened the set screw slightly on the bushing that is at the bottom of the casing as the presser foot bar exits the head, which seemed to help some. It appears that this bushing is causing most of the binding. I'll be looking for that part along with the shuttle and race so I can replace it if possible. The issue is not yet solved, but I am hoping this is narrowing it down! When I can get a video of the dissection uploaded, I'll post the link. YinTx -
Help! Wanted Techsew Stitching Nirvana, Got The Blahs Instead
YinTx replied to YinTx's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Update just to show video of binding on the Techsew 4100. There are two videos since I had to make a second take to get the additional information in. I have also been able to get the smaller machine to handle the 69 thread, but not very well. Still looking for a replacement bobbin spring for a BGMC, a close variant to the Techsew 2700, so if anyone knows where I can get that part, please let me know. First Video of Techsew 4100 binding problems: Second Video of Techsew 4100 binding problems: YinTx -
Check Book Cover
YinTx replied to YinTx's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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First thing I have ever completely stitched on the machine. Still need to replace the bobbin spring to deal with thread tension issues, and kind of messed up the plastic carbon copy cover, but for my daily use I think it will be functional. Debating putting edge coating. Open to suggestions for improvement as always YinTx
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Consew 227 Needle Hitting Bobbin Case
YinTx replied to jessie1129's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
The more I looked at the machine in operation, the more I became convinced there was something wrong with the tensioner spring in the bobbin case, so I removed it and tried to flex it. Not really a spring steel metal as you might expect, since it bent easily. So I gave it a bit more of a curve, and reinstalled it. Voila, there was a bit of resistance on the bobbin thread once again, and I could adjust the tension by tightening/ loosening the screw. Success there! I feel the tension is still uneven as the knots don’t alway sit correctly on a single run of 2 foot stitching, but it is much improved. If I can find a new one to replace it, I will. Any ideas on further improving tension consistency would be appreciated. Thanks, YinTx -
Some Things Ive Been Doing
YinTx replied to broncobuster's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Help! Wanted Techsew Stitching Nirvana, Got The Blahs Instead
YinTx replied to YinTx's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Update on the BGMC 2700 Variant (similar to Techsew 2700)! The more I looked at the machine in operation, the more I became convinced there was something wrong with the tensioner spring in the bobbin case, (photo, with screwdriver pointing it out) so I removed it and tried to flex it. Not really a spring steel metal as you might expect, since it bent easily. So I gave it a bit more of a curve, and reinstalled it. Voila, there was a bit of resistance on the bobbin thread once again, and I could adjust the tension by tightening/ loosening the screw. Success there! I feel the tension is still uneven as the knots don’t alway sit correctly on a single run of 2 foot stitching, but it is much improved. If I can find a new one to replace it, I will. Any ideas on further improving tension consistency would be appreciated. I also observed the shaft in the end of the handwheel while the machine was running and not piercing the leather. The handwheel was slipping on the shaft, and not at the safety clutch as I had originally presumed. So I removed the hand wheel, and noted the screws that secure it to the shaft (again, photo with screwdriver pointing it out) were not even aligned with the flat spot on the shaft. Realigned, tightened screws very well, and once again, voila, success! Punching through hard veg tan once again, no problem. I have also lowered the needle to change timing between the hook and the needle. So I seem to have the smaller machine running stitches with larger thread (135 is the only one I have tried so far). Will change out to a lighter thread tomorrow and see how that works, hopefully I have discovered most of the issues and can get back to work with this machine. Will try to take a video of the Techsew 4100 later as well, to illustrate where the binding seems to be occurring in there and update on that when I have done it. YinTx
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Thank you all for the comments. I really like the color of the other one better as well, but this tan has been a soft spot for me as well. Plus I figured there will be preferences out in the real world when I try to sell. I plan to make one in a royal blue as well, to see how it turns out. YinTx
