BlakeSmith

Crazy question, but is the bell knife skiver still available?

Hey everyone, So our shop is finally in a place where we need a way to skive edges using a machine instead of doing it by hand which takes a LONG time and hasn't been consistent in thickness throughout. Does anyone have any suggestions on what type of skiving machine we should get? I'm only skiving the edges of the leather, which is a 3-4 oz. Chrome Tan, so that my gussets and seams aren't so thick on the totes and messenger bags I'm making so I wont necessarily need a splitter machine yet. The machine I'm leaning towards most is this one http://www.solar-leather.com/cb801-bottom-feed-bell-knife-skiver/ What do ya'll think?

his machine has been sold

Like new, Cobra 5110 Post Machine. Description below: 7″ Tall Post Roller Presser Foot Drop Feed System Reverse Lever 5-25 Stitches Per Inch Top Load Bobbin Sews up to 12 oz. 46-92 Thread Size 135×8 Needle System Digital D.C. Servo Motor Heavy Duty Speed Reducer 28 LED Super Beam Lamp Drive Unit With Wheels 80-85% New We bought this machine to use on stiffer 5-6oz rugged style leather totes and messenger bags with large stitching, but we realized afterward it wasn't suited for our purposes. This machine is ideal for soft leather or canvas bags, and shoes. Machine was sold to us missing the bobbin cover, which can be seen in the second image. This part can be ordered from http://www.leathermachineco.com/product/cobra-5110-post-machine/ (ask for Steve). There is also one dethreaded bolt in the frame of the table where the foot pedal brace attaches (my fault for tightening it too tight), which can easily be replaced. Asking price is $1,000.00.

FYI this post is inaccurate. The sewing machine is a Cobra 5110 Post Bed and I will be uploading a new and updated post with pictures

Thanks Tom

I recently purchased a Cobra Post Bed machine with a rolling foot from a lady who couldn't find room for it in her tiny shop and after purchasing I have no use for it. It's in amazing condition and has only been used no more than ten times. I'm asking $1000 for it

Thanks so much for this video! That's helpful

It depends on how soft your leather is, but I've been hot stamping leathers for a while now too. I use a Howard Personalizer and heat up the tray to 325 degrees and stamp first without the foil and a second time with. It turns out great most of the time.

I use chrome tanned leather and also make custom stamps from a hard plastic called Delrin that I use on every one of my products. I've had no issue embossing the leather, but I use a 50 ton hydraulic press.

Good Idea! Thanks, I've already filled it with epoxy so I'll see what happens in about 3 more hours

So I have a Techsew 3650 HD that I haven't used in about 2 years because the feed dog leaves the ugly tracks on the underside of my work (I'm only using 5 oz. Leather) I was wondering if anyone has ever filled those grooves on the feed dog with epoxy or another sealant and whether or not that would still pull the leather through but without the gaudy tracks underneath? If not that, is there another way to avoid leaving the tracks?

How did you get the one pictured first to fold over so nicely? Very nice work brother

Wow, very pretty gun koozie. Also, I love .45's and that one now has a nice home

Really sweet design, and the stitches look awesome. Nice job

Love the bags, very pretty color!

5 oz. cowhide that we call Rugged Folklore

Here is the second messenger bag i've made. I didn't include the shoulder strap in this picture and I should have gotten more before I sold it, but here it is! There is a hidden tuck catch behind the front straps so they actually dont come apart.

I'm currently using a Techsew 5100 SE for all my work including bags, but looking for another machine to use and I typically use 5-6 oz leather. I've researched post-bed machines and have gotten some mixed reviews about whether or not they're a good choice for sewing hand bags. I've been working with leather full-time for a little over a year and i'm new to this. So my question is this : What is the best machine to use for sewing handbags?