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Thanks for all the info guys. That's very cool.

Kim, There's some in the back issues of the saddler's journal. I remeber there was a pattern for "Monkey Face Taps" in an issue. I can't remember which one though. Steve

Very nice Storm.

Thanks Art. Can you tell me what the letter in the middle means? On singer machines I'll see machines with the same number but a different letter in the middle.

Hello all, Please give me the rundown on the Singer 153k103. Can it take 207 thread? How thick can it sew? Would it be good for wallets, computer bags and other personal items? Thanks, Steve

Very nice Chataw. What do you do in back of the credit card slots so the two top credit cards don't fall down to bottom?

Thanks Tim, that's what I'll do then.

The plastic edges of a see through id cover in a wallet.

Thanks for the pointer Tim, I'll do that.

What do you use to glue plastic to leather? I have "Barge - All Purpose Cement", but I was thinking something less harsh would be good. Thanks, Steve

Thanks for the feedback guys.

There's a new Yamata GC0618 with a servo motor and table for sale on ebay "buy it now" for $912.95. Is this the same machine as the Highlead GC0-618-1? BTW, If you're a Chinese company do you really want to have "lead" in your name? Especially together with the word "high". At least they make sewing machines and not toys. Thanks, Steve

Yikes! No wonder you don't like it. That's like holding the threads of a bolt.

Ken, Can you post a picture of your stamps handle? A pictures worth a thousand words as they say. Steve

Art, I plan on going to visit Steve at Cobra as soon as he gets his shipment in. Thanks so much for the advice. Steve

Thanks Art that's what I wanted to know, but I kind of want to sew 207 for esthetic reasons.

There's a Singer 111W153 for sale for $200. Could someone please tell me about this machine. Is it good for leather? What's the biggest thread size it can take? Thanks, Steve

Does it say "all-in-one hi light stain"?

Nice job.

Interesting read. http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/07/09/ap6636679.html The Wholesale Leathercraft division, however, reported June sales fell 7 percent to $2.1 million. Tandy's year-to-date sales dipped 2 percent to $26.6 million, while Retail Leathercraft's sales gained 6 percent to $13.2 million. The unit's same-store sales for the year to date climbed 4 percent. At Wholesale Leathercraft, year-to-date sales dropped 11 percent to 12.4 million.

Thanks for the info.

What's a good cylinder arm machine for very light to medium weight leather? Let's say two pieces of lining leather up to two pieces of 6 oz, that can use 138 thread? Thanks, Steve

Thanks Bob. I do have some more questions. What about the Nakajima 321 L and PFAFF 331?

I see a use CONSEW - 277R-1 for sale. Does anyone know anything about this machine? Is it good for leather? What's the going price for a used one? Thanks, Steve

Very nice designs.