CowboyBob
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Hey Glenn,the double needles use the 7x23,this uses 7x3 ,7x4 or 794 needles.
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The 7-11 is made for book binding & makes a real long stitch,non-walking foot.
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What is the tolerance for needle bar height?
CowboyBob replied to williaty's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Try more foot pressure if that doesn't work then back the hook up alittle to 1.8 or even 2.0 it'll make a bigger loop for the needle to catch. -
If you take the grease cup off there's a set screw you need to loosen & it will slide out.
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Lu-562 111w155 BIG bobbin conversion
CowboyBob replied to DonInReno's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
We've done quite a few of them back in the day the 563 hook is taller so that is why you need to mill the upper part ,I forgot how much it was,but there's no grinding or anything underneath,as Grag said using a 563 saddle is the easiest way. -
Glenn ,Call Eli @ Landis Sales
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Champion peerless small throat hook and awl sticher
CowboyBob replied to UberStu's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Loosen the small slotted screw & turn the hex-headed bolt that is like a worm gear.It's been a while since I worked on one & forgot which way is longer . -
Champion peerless small throat hook and awl sticher
CowboyBob replied to UberStu's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Here's a manual on one of the models. Champion_Narrow_Throat_oper_man..pdf -
Champion peerless small throat hook and awl sticher
CowboyBob replied to UberStu's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
They had a couple of different models & of course the adjustment is different between them so show a pic of the lower area below & to the right of the shuttle. -
I want this machine - can it sew holsters?
CowboyBob replied to Constabulary's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
All you need to do with that Janome is paint it black & it'll sew anything you want! -
Standard garment machine like a Singer 241.
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What's the difference between a Singer 41-2 and 41-5?
CowboyBob replied to williaty's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
The problem with either one of these is getting a shuttle or even the shuttle tension spring.If ever need one they are almost impossible to find. -
Backside of the stitch hole being blown out
CowboyBob replied to Rylando's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
The LR point will make a zig-zag look to your stitch(which some people like),if you want it to be straight get the S point. -
The 42-5 has a lifting cam that lifts the feet underneath the end cover,the 31K47 has a cam on the top shaft(and rod on back) that makes both feet lift as they walk.So yes the both are spring loaded walking aka hopping feet.They both need the feedog to pull the outside foot back.The feet don't interchange between this 2-models the 42 & 16 class use the same feet.
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Cowboy 3200 machine need belt
CowboyBob replied to grizzlysaddlery's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Adjust it,the speed reducer has 2-bolts you can loosen & lower it down to tighten it. -
Amazon shoe patcher machine frustrations
CowboyBob replied to Loudcherokee's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
You need more foot pressure to hold the leather down or try to hold with your hand as all machine won't sew correctly if the material is lifted while your sewing,if it's an old dried out piece of leather you need to oil or wet it to soften it up. The group on FB is China Leather Shoe Patcher -
Cowboy 3200 machine need belt
CowboyBob replied to grizzlysaddlery's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Yes we do but you can also get it @ TSC or Atwoods or even a auto parts store it needs to be 3/8" wide. -
Cowboy 3200 machine need belt
CowboyBob replied to grizzlysaddlery's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Yes,M57 is a 57" belt. -
Should take a 214x1 needle
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If your going to sew leather the Juki 1181 wouldn't be a good choice as the feed dogs can leave marks on the bottom of the leather where the 1541S with needle feed & walking foot the teeth can be polished off & as they are not needed .
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Understanding Bonded Nylon and Bonded Polyester Thread
CowboyBob replied to Trouthunter's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
We've found on thicker leather do to nylon being stiffer than poly it sews better with less skip stitches.The poly doesn't make a good loop for the needle to catch. -
92 will be hard to thread on a #16 needle.
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Yrs ago we used to use air pump pulley off Chevy engines,the water pump pulley will work too it's offset,you drill holes & bolt it on the the original pulley.
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Reliable Barracuda and its look a likes
CowboyBob replied to Trouthunter's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
On another topic, I hear Sailrite now makes a smooth feed dog for these machines. It's nice to have it so it won't mark on the bottom but,I wonder if that would give consistent stitch length when sewing leather? -
Direct Drive Servo Motor retrofit for vintage singer 491D
CowboyBob replied to JClif88's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
You would also get a lower speed since the motor pulley would be smaller than the one on the machine,so a motor with 200 rpm low speed would be 100 or less @ the machine on a standard setup.