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G'Day, Looks like the 'grain' has been scored or sanded, before dying or maybe using a wire brush . As for the colour, I have done something similar, using a red base dye, with an ' brandy' antique over the top and I got a similar result. It was on a knife pouch, it came out a bit ' streaky'looking , a bit ' wood grain-ish ' so I left it. I hand stitched it for a more authentic look . Didn't take long to sell it Not sure what colours were used for the others, perhaps a white base dye with a turquoise or green mix dye over the top ? They do like quite effective though . Try experimenting on some scraps , no harm in trying and learning HS

@dikman Its a horrible thing to say, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the ACT and perhaps NSW go into lockdown .....again, but if people do the right thing, there shouldn't be too many concerns. But WA, (and no doubt SA ) , is watching the east very closely atm. My leather work load is almost getting back to 'normal'. Got a market tomorrow (11/7) so if I think of it, I'll take a pic or two and post it. Stay safe y'all HS

And here is the translated description: "Hello, Offer a new and original packed Singer 95k40 or 41 or 95k60 for a bid. I did not dare to take the machine out of the wooden box and I cannot see a label from above. Only the serial number is visible. The sewing machine looks very complete and absolutely unused. An absolute must for collectors For questions, just let me know" What a discovery HS

Post Lock down.....Australia. Well, Victoria ( in the east ) has gone into reverse and gone back into lock down. What a total stuff up over there , sorry Vicco !! Western Australia is doing OK ....so far...'touchwood' . We're doing the complete opposite and opening up , re-starting all sorts of events, venues etc. I had my first market today since March. I did really well . Lots of local support and lots of new faces coming to town. My other regular markets are re-commencing in the coming months . However, the cost of some leathers from my supplier have gone way up due to an increase in freight from O/S . I'll have to find an alternative for some leathers. Stay Safe HS

@EmptyHide G'Day from WA I did a quick search. have a look at this :https://www.rmleathersupply.com/products/creaser-alcohol-heating-lamp Its in Utah? but the info may be relevant to your lamp. It does say "You can fill the reservoir is filled with denatured alcohol and it will set a nice consistent flame to rest your tool on " Denatured alcohol, aka metho so I think thats a yes to your question. So unlike kero , denatured alcohol ( metho) has less carbon, I'm guessing. I think 'white spirit' ,used for dry cleaning, is closer to turps. I have acetone in my collection of chemicals, don't dare use that, that will blow your eye brows off !!! hope this helps HS

G'Day, I use tracing paper onto moistened leather. There are times when I modify a pattern to suit a particular project, mostly drawing in extra bits freehand . If I drew them straight on to leather, knowing my luck, I'll make a boo boo.....on expensive leather ' doh!! Theres also ' craft aids' . I've used those as well to save a bit of time. HS

@William Bloke I picked up a saddlers clamp like that at an auction some years ago the other side of Northam (WA) . I only paid about $40 for it. I don't think the other people knew what it was, which was good for me . I gave it some love & a clean up . The simple little strap in the middle is handy on certain items. They are quite handy for when I'm sewing larger items, and like you said, threads don't get tangled . I replace the pieces of leather on my mallet when they get a bit worn. Its just the perfect weight and size for me. HS

I never gave it much thought until I read the post, I just use them. So I went to look at all my tools, and while all of my tools are my favorite especially the vintage tools ( including me...ha !! ) , it took a while to narrow it down. So what are my favorite tools? I would be lost without them or annoyed if I lost them . Well, here they are: L > R 1. my carving knife, its an angled blade , adjustable. 2. my B701 beveler, I pretty much use it all the time on just about everything . 3. My fave modeling tool , I use the narrow end mostly. 4. My folding knife, with blades that are easy to change . I have tried round knives, but my hands are small and this knife suits me fine .( its also good for scoring Pork rind ) I sometimes sharpen the blades to extend the life of the blade. 5. My beveler. It has 5 interchangable blades, stored inside the handle, but # 3 is used mostly, I have others but this is the ' main one' . 6. Last but not least, my rubber maul /mallet, with leather ..." embelishments" . I found it in the toy section of a discount shop, never weighed it, but its about 6 oz I'm guessing , but its just perfect for me . Its been repaired a few times, but I would be totally lost without it, and I have never found another one since . I have a larger one ( about 9 oz) that I use for 3D stamps etc. Its not the tools that count, its the end result HS

G'Day, thanks for all your ideas @fredk We're getting closer to a solution on this and also adapting the idea from @toxo . I had a look at ' plug cutters' , that may work, but another idea that flashed past, was getting an old worn plug cutter, modify it, and using toxo's idea, put some say, medium sandpaper on the inside of it. It will be fiddly but that may well do it. https://www.amazon.com/4-Piece-Plug-Cutter-Set/dp/B00BFY3DQ8 See the conical shape at the bottom ? Theres also ' tapered' plug cutters . That too may work. Thanks HS

G'Day, Not sure if this tool even exists, but you know how wood broom handles are rounded at the end, just wondering if theres a tool that rounds off the ends of 8mm dowel , a tool that can be used like a drill attachment? I make fly swats using scraps of upholstery leather, but after I cut the dowel into lengths, I have to round off the ends one by one on a bench sander, and when I'm doing around 50 - 100 wood handles at a time, it gets laborious, not to mention a bit painful in the hands. HS

G'Day, Not sure if this tool even exists, but you know how wood broom handles are rounded at the end, just wondering if theres a tool that rounds off the ends of 8mm dowel , a tool that can be used like a drill attachment? I make fly swats using scraps of upholstery leather, but after I cut the dowel into lengths, I have to round off the ends one by one on a bench sander, and when I'm doing around 50 - 100 wood handles at a time, it gets laborious, not to mention a bit painful in the hands. HS

@Arturomex How about ' cowboy bob' or 'wizcrafts? They may also able to help? Had a quick look around myself, not much info regarding servicing / oiling etc. Even went on youtube, no luck there either. HS

How about tri-fold wallets, or lining or inner pockets for wallets? I would have thought a glazed skin would look quite stylish in a bag? How about linings for sheaths or phone cases ? I lined mine with thin pig skin. I doubt glazed pig skins would be very tasty ...however, you could try apple sauce ! hope that helps a bit, HS

@jrprottas This is what I use, I use them all the time, for threads, webbing etc. like a mini blow torch. I've tried the ciggy lighters, but the flames can be either too big or too small,even after adjustment and can make a mess sometimes with carbon. Lighters can burn your fingers too. With these, I don't put it up close to the job or it will burn everything, they are that hot, usually around 2-3" away , or more. One quick ' burst' on a thread end and thats it. No mess no carbon stains, and no burnt fingers https://www.toolmart.com.au/hot-devil-h08cd.html There may be similar products over your way. If you do get one, practice first to get the distance right. Hope that helps HS

@yarberk Sorry for being so late in noticing this, but how about a girth/ cinch buckle? HS

@DebHop Its sad to see so many leather outlets, cobblers etc. closing down. I hear of old saddlers , cobblers, leather workers etc. retiring or passing away, but no-one in their families are interested in continuing the trade. I have a very old Tandy listing showing all the leather outlets , resellers etc. across Australia , there were so many, but now they're all but gone. Tandy opened up in NSW here in Oz a some years ago, and they have gone too now. Theres only one outlet of leather & tools in Perth now , my supplier, approx 3hrs away from me, where there used to be several outlets years ago. But most of my hardware is purchased online from the east. All the ' olde' traditional trades' are disappearing . Sad . Thank God for this forum & the people on it, I've learnt so much HS

You've asked about this machine once before. https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/85764-how-do-i-find-that-part-for-cylinder-bed-machine/ Was any of the info given of any use? HS

@Lasse G'Day, Had a look around but no luck , all I found was a service manual, and parts lists, which no doubt you already have. https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/85809-pfaff-345-service-manual-download/ Theres also this: https://www.pfaff-industrial.com/en/portfolio/sewing-machines No harm in asking? They may refer you to someone that specialises in new or used parts for Pfaff industrial machines near you in Sweden ? Pfaff machines are quite good, I have an old Pfaff 60 that I use for thin leathers , still goes really well. Good luck HS

@turbotexas You may wish to have a look on here: Theres a link for the manual , hope it helps. HS

@Kovac You may not have a use for it right now , but they are handy to have as they can do stitches that other machines can't because they have a 360 degree foot ,I have a 53, they can stitch at any angle. And the fact that machine has a stand and a flat bed is even better, hard to find here in Oz. Might be worth reconsidering ? HS

" All good things come to those who wait" ..........apparently ! Perhaps if I visualise a K6 or a post bed ( or both) enough they will suddenly appear at my front gate eh? " kapoof " !!! HS

Still curious about why they were banned? KeithF did mention they were illegal ' underground ' . So I'm guessing, undergound mining, where theres mining , theres the potential for gas perhaps? sparks from these rivets could somehow ignite the gas? HS

Yeh, you're right. If only... eh ? But otherwise we'd be forever making adjustments to the machine , ....and get no work done. HS

' Viva la clutch motors !!! ' Now thats just silly @DonInReno I'll let you know when I find one , could be waiting a while . HS

You may wish to have a read of this, its quite informative: I have a' Q Stitch Colt' , a Juki 441 clone that does all my belts dog collars, holsters, and heavy leathers to heavy webbing tie down straps . The machines you have mentioned are also great machines. HS