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Yes.

Thanks everybody!

Here are the problems I am having. Each time I try to remedy a problem, another arises: Juki LS-341 style machine // 8-10oz Leather // 140/22 Needle // #207 bonded nylon thread Lockstitch showing on bottom due to tension being set too low Up tension = Bottom stitch pulled up into leather but tacking bunches up on bottom Up tension again = Top stitch thread starts breaking just above foot Up needle size to 160/23 & Drop Tension a bit = Bottom looks more clean when tacking but top stitch holes are noticeably larger

Done and done. Stitches look great now.

I have an Atlas Levy 3341 (Cobra Class 26). The walking foot is leaving impressions in the leather and I was wondering if there is an adjustment I could make to keep that from happening.

Just fwding this Incase anyone is interested/looking. I am not the seller. https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/app/d/industrial-leather-sewing/6478824720.html

See you at the dyeing and burnishing workshops!

Experiencing my own bout with this subject right now. Decided to do a forum search on it. This is great advice, Bob. The best I’ve found. It’s hard to think clearly when your seeing red but this really settles it. Thank you!

250-300/side?! ::raises eyebrows:: I had no idea their leather was so expensive. Regarding quality, do you still see brands, insect bites, stretch marks, etc.when sorting through hides? Are they “graded”at Weaver? If so, is that Hermann Oaks’ grade or Weavers grade?

Tandy knows their leather can be subpar at times. Allegedly, they sometimes buy leftover stock from tannery’s at a discounted rate. At times, I’ve run into leather that, according to them, was not tanned properly/poorly. Once, I had an issue with extremely soft 6/7oz. veg tan and the rubber guards on my clicker press dies leaving artifacts on the leather. That being said, I just returned it no hassle. Their staff has always been amazing to me as a buyer. As stated above, my advice for buying with Tandy is only go for what’s on sale. If you need a steady supplier, I’d look for a retailer that gets their leather from the same tannery time and time again. You start to get used to how that leather stamps, dies, etc. And yes, their standard prices are astronomical!

I just bought an Atlas Levy AT341(3341) today from Levy in person at their LA shop. He calibrated it for what I needed and sent me home with 10 10-packs of various needles and sizes, a dozen various presser feet, a dozen bobbins, he installed a roller guide, threw in all the little gadgets you need (sissors, ripper, awl, etc.) and delivered it to my shop. So yeah, that was my experience. Just said he was in a good mood today.

My coworker has one of the bucket bags. The lining feels almost felt-like. Very curious about who does it/how it is done.

Mostly interested in the sewing portion of the production. I was able to find more pictures. I’ve spotted flat, cylinder and post bed machines. They have a ton of designs but I’m most interested in the execution of bags like this:

Thread dedicated to undercover the secrets behind their manufacturing:

On this style bag in particular, I would hope to be able to sewing right around the guesst. With such a large post bed, I assume there would be enough clearance to make one pass. Do you not foresee that working?

Primarily, 5/6 oz. veg tan or lower. Occasionally, 6/7 oz. Here’s some inspiration as to what I’m trying to accomplish with a post bed machine:

Are there any other extra large post bed machines like this on the market? I’m a handbag maker and it seems this is my best bet. Just curious if there’s something a bit more affordable. http://www.techsew.com/machinery/industrial-sewing-machines/post-machines/techsew-85017-high-post-walking-foot-industrial-sewing-machine.html

I've been stamping leather coasters out of 8-9oz leather and every once and awhile one of the coasters comes out misshapen (looks oval). I've made dozens and so far it's only happened twice but I was wondering if there was something I could do to prevent it.

Maybe then I could sharpen that Dixon plough gauge you sold me See you there Bruce!

My wife and I are attending and want to soak up as much knowledge as possible. It seems like we’ll probably have to split off and each take separate workshops to really cover some ground.

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Thanks for the heads up

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/hvo/d/leather-shoe-eqiupment-sewing/6433300582.html Won't sell anything by itself. Someone please buy and sell me a few things...