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Hello guys, can someone please help with the supplier of custom clicker dies in Europe? All the references I found so far were in States. Thank you!

If that would help evaluation, this is manual for the machine: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B96GyWHHJjtzU0NQaFdPc2h1M1U/edit?pli=1

Hello leathercrafters! I am considering investing in skiver from Global, with name "sk 111". It is almost impossible for me to find any detailed information or someones review. Based on this video and leaflet, do you think it is machine worth buying? It is cheap, something over 1000 Euros, but I can't afford to invest much, since I already bought sewing machine. I need to skive soft chrome tanned leathers for bags, 1-2mm thick. Thank you very much for any opinion. Leaflet from Global: http://www.globalsew.com/data/upload/files/sk100leaf.pdf Video of the machine:

One last decision to do: Juki 1342 or Juki 1342-7? Is the -7 version worth paying over 1500 euros more than for the basic 1342? You can see all the additional features here, but I cant say that I understand all of them or how important are they: https://www.juki.co.jp/industrial_e/download_e/catalog_e/ls1340.pdf Details are on the page 3. Would by anyone willing to look and give opinion whether the additional features are worth it or just nice to have and rather not important for one man operation without big production ambitions? I was told that they only save some time, but they produce rather same results. Thanks again in advance.

Thank you guys for the comments. This is big investment for me and I cant afford to make a mistake. So I got in touch with local agent from JUKI, and he seems very helpful and willing to help me set the machine, guide me through first steps etc. at my place, which is huge benefit for me, since its my first machine. So far it seems I will go for the new JUKI LS 1342 from him for around 3500 Euro. Again, it is quite important decision that will affect my years to come, so can you please give me your opinion if this is good choice, compared to Pfaff 335, which is my second candidate. I will use it for bags from chrome tanned leather, max. 4 layers of 2mm. I am trying to do finer things, so it should be able produce nice subtle stitching (as opposite to more "rustic" thick stitching that I try to avoid). Thank you again.

I should add that second alternative I am considering is Juki LS 1341. I am however bit concerned that its bit too heavy for finer work I want to do. I would like thinner thread and fine stitches. Thanks for considering this alternative too.

Hello leatherworker community, this is my first post but I learned a lot from you while lurking around before, so thank you is the first thing. I am about to buy my first sewing machine for leather bags. Im feeling bit lost since its so complex topic. I am seriously thinking about this machine: http://cz.strima.com/texi-hd-forte-cilindro-b-uf-premium-exxl-upholstery-and-leather-lockstitch-cylinder-bed-binding-machine-unison-feed-large-hook-servo-motor-needle-positioning-extended-table-top-2-years-warranty/item/1040432/ But I cant find anything about the brand or the machine here or elsewhere. I only found this video: Can you please give your opinion? Since I am in Czech Republic, its hard for me to buy all the nice clones you have in States like Techsew or Cowboy. I want new machine with local support and agents. My budget is 3000 - 4000 euro max. I need it for chrome tanned leather. I will be using max 2mm thick leather in 4 layers. Thank you very much for your help.