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dikman started following Dürkopp 17 Patcher - Sunday Morning Barn Find, Home made maul for old guy like me., One of the First Leather Work and and 7 others
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Nice job carr52, looks great. I'm impressed that you did a drawing first, I just make things up as I go!
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One of the First Leather Work
dikman replied to Stewart's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Bit hard to dog-ear the pages on one. -
One way guaranteed to break needles is to "force" the material as it's feeding, or apply sideways pressure when trying to sew curves.
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If you want to use heavy thread then you have no choice but to go for the heavy machine (441 class). The 3200 would have been a good choice - until you mentioned holsters, that is the tipping point.
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Ahh, the ubiquitous Chinese patcher. They are a "patching machine", basically intended for repair work. It doesn't mean you can't sew new items but you may be disappointed in the results. As for holsters, forget it! There have been plenty of posts about them, and youtube videos. If you insist on getting one you should be able to use common 135x16 needles and #69 thread, be aware that the bobbin is small and won't hold much thread. Some are set up to use standard domestic needles (mine was).
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I had a similar motor on a machine I bought, and as an antique it was interesting but as a working motor - no. At that age the wiring would have to be considered highly suspect. As Quade said a 550 watt (3/4 HP) servo motor will be more than adequate. I would seriously consider adding a speed reducer too (you can build your own if you're mechanically inclined) or another option is to remove the handwheel and replace it with a large pulley, this will give much better low speed control.
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Making Sure I Don’t Do Something Stupid
dikman replied to Teradee's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Only two reasons to get rid of it - you don't have the room for it or you need the money. Otherwise why sell it? -
Oak lifted leaf holster
dikman replied to Bawarrior's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
That is very impressive work on the leaves. Having attempted, unsuccessfully, something similar, I can appreciate the skill involved. -
What makes the Techsew 4800 a Godzilla vs Cobra 26 ?
dikman replied to luckystudio13's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
There really isn't much to say except if you have a 441 then consider it a must-have. -
Dürkopp 17 Patcher - Sunday Morning Barn Find
dikman replied to Constabulary's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Nice find! That should keep you out of mischief for a while. -
Did it come with the brick?
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bad smell are emitted during machining leather
dikman replied to Zack00's topic in 3D Printers and Lasers
If you go to his profile it gives Wattsan as his url, so presumably he's working for the company?