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No longer the case, Wiz. The factory changed the bell crank mount at the top of the linkage so that the bell crank bumps a stop before going past 7/8's inch. I have no idea why they did this, but has caused me a bucket of headaches in the last year.

Leather in Texas is a super small world.

It generally means to use 1 size down from the nominal needle size. For example, a 441 clone sewing a size 138 thread would normally use a 160/23 needle. But on a 1341 clone, it would sew better with a 140/22 needle.

*sigh* No, it's not. This is a common problem with the Juki 1341 style of machines. The back stitch should be adjusted to very closely match the forward stitch. The problem is that most techs don't now how to do it. Some will actually say it CAN'T be done. But it can. You have to get under the the head, and carefully adjust the rocker assembly. It's a painstaking process, and you have to know exactly what you're doing. Regarding thread in vs thread out, well, that's not much help, since you'll almost never use the machine with the thread out. The machine should be adjusted so that it sew correctly backwards WITH thread, otherwise it's pointless. I would add that it seems you're using a pretty severely mismatched thread & needle combo. I don't know what size that you're using but the 1341 clones usually sew upholstery grade leathers best when you run 1 needle size down.

Welcome to life with a sewing machine. They probably 3/32 or so. might be 2mm. Amazon sells them. I used to go through dozens a year. OR you could take it to a reputable dealer and have them do a complete service for you and fix that. That's actually what I would suggest.

All of the above. But mainly a dying craft. Tandy had tried to rectify that by letting go of older folks, and hiring younger people. But they still focused on western leatherworkers, and almost completely ignored the cos-play and renaissance booms that were happening. They also tried to make their pricing more transparent by eliminating the tiered pricing levels. But the wholesalers immediately shifted to other suppliers, and the retail gains weren't enough to fill the gap. I know a lot of folks don't like TLF, but they've served the leather industry well for a long time, and many of us got our start there. If they leave the market, given the current trend of aging population, there's not going to be anyone big enough to fill all the gaps. Big cities will be serviced, but the small shops will all go away. Considering that they're still in the middle of multi-year leases in many locations, I'd be very surprised if they didn't declare a chapter 11 bankruptcy, restructure their debts (including retirements, if any) and re-open. That's usually how this kind of story goes.

The real problem you're having is that the plate you're pointing to is bent. The plate is meant to limit the distance the arm travels in either direction. It is generally NOT meant to lay flat on the machine, it's meant to be an adjustment plate. But with years of use, your plate has bent. Try straightening the plant out perfectly straight and see if that doesn't help.

Send me a pm with what you need. I have some stock left. Eddington is mainly a military supplier. They’re probably buried with emergency military requirements.

$ 600. For sale is this Ferdco 6/6 Heavy Leather Stitcher. This machines has been cleaned, refurbished and tested. It is stitching straight & tight stitches. It has both a hand operation mode and a powered operation mode. Capable of stitching up to 1" of veg tan, it's perfect harness, tack and holsters. Cash Only, no warranty provided. Just want it out of my way. Machine is very heavy. You will need a truck to move it. If you're looking for a heavy leather stitcher under $1000, this is it. Don't pass it up. I'm in Dallas, and will not ship.

Hello All, Yes, we have decided to close the doors. This was not a decision taken lightly. Current import tariffs and business relationships have, in my opinion, made it impossible to provide excellent products at reasonable prices. So, we have decided to make a smooth transition to closing. I may make the videos available in the new few months, but for now, had to close the channel because of copyright violations. If you purchased a Cowboy machine, your warranty is through Cowboy USA. You may contact Cowboy through Neel's Saddlery & Harness http://www.neelsaddlery.com/index.html Thank you all for the opportunity to serve you and the industry for the last 10 years. Best, Alexander. PS, I have a few personally owned new 4500s with all optional attachments that I'm selling locally for $2400 each. Contact me directly if you're interested. I am in Dallas and I will not ship.

Commonly known as "buckling". Too much compressive force on a rod will cause it to bend and deform. The longer and thinner the rod, the lesser the force required to buckle. F = n π2 E I / L2 is the Euler formula for long, slender rods if you're interested. At some point, the machine forced to sew something stiffer and harder than it was designed for, causing the rod to buckle.

For future reference, it's possible to use a small, thin cutting disc on a dremel, and cut ACROSS the screw hole. Then cut down into the bar and into the broken screw, creating a flat head screwdriver slot. You should be able to then use a small screw driver to turn it out. The existing threads are minimally affected and still work well. The cuts across the rod are minimal, and don't really weaken a steel bar that has a tensile strength of 57,300 psi. Obviously, this is a last option...but it's still an option.

Almost every state has a minimum dollar amount that must be sold before sales tax for that location must be collected. Usually that minimum is 100K. This was done to specifically protect small businesses.

Try this.