Techsew Ron

cylinder arm, walking foot machine would be best for this project. cylinder would help you sew inside the bags and into hard to reach areas. techsew 2700, cowboy cb227r, i think artisan sells one too.

great looking bag !

The 3650HD can use up to size #346 thread and #27 (aka 250) needle. Ron

There are some fixes but there is no real perfect solution to completely get rid of the foot marks using your machine. In order to feed, your machine requires a feed dog with teeth to grip and pull the leather into the machine. a walking foot machine features needle feed and alternating presser feet to avoid leaving marks. Ron

Yes, the parts are interchangeable and it will sew up to about 3/8". Ron

yes. compound feed = compound walking foot = triple feed = unison feed.

Hi Rob, check your email, we did some troubleshooting for you and sent instructions. Ron

135 and 138 are pretty much the same thing. 69=70 90=92 135=138 207=210 346=350

Hi Rob, emailed you this morning. Try re-tightening the pressure, add some oil. Also like Wizcrafts mentioned it's possible the chain might have gotten snagged preventing the foot from returning back down. Give us a call if you need further assistance. Ron

For sewing leather purses and bags you'll need a cylinder bed machine with a walking-foot, reverse, set up with a servo motor. Some of the advertisers on this forum have this kind of machine, ours is the Techsew 2700. You will be able to find something well within your budget. Feel free to contact me if you need any more advice. Ron

An Adler representative showed me these machines at a recent show. Really nice!

The 2700 is our most popular machine for leather handbags and purses. Perfect for what you want to do (4-6oz range) and room for thicker as well. Give us a call any time during the week if you have any other questions - we're always available and reachable. Ron

Hi Jamie, Thread size 346/350 with #27 or #27 needle is typically used for heavy duty horse tack, saddles etc Thread size 270/277 with #25 or #26 needle is used for general horse tack, knife cases, gun holsters. 207/210 with #24 needle is used for saddle bags 135/138 with #23 needle is used for belts, purses, notebook covers 90/92 with #22 needle is used for leather items such as purses, handbags, belts, wallets 69/70 with #20 needle is used mainly in upholstery, purses, garments and other items made with thin leather Feel free to give us a call any time if you have any other questions! Ron

Ok after looking into this with one of our technicians it looks like this is a defective reducer. Sometimes despite all the testing in the world new parts can run into issues like this. You can put it aside for now, we're sending out a replacement today free of charge. Apologies for the inconvenience! Call us if there's anything else you need. Ron

As mentioned earlier in this thread you should probably be looking at a walking foot machine. For wallets and belts you should consider the Techsew 2700 which uses up to 210 thread. We have a swing down roller edge guide and flatbed table attachment available. If you want one machine that can sew everything (wallets, belts, holsters and more) take a look at the Techsew 5100. Feel free to contact us any time if you need some advice! Ron

Shipping weight is about 325 pounds, this includes the pallet, all items and all packing materials. Each item can be lifted off the back of the truck (this is a 2 person job), or you can choose tailgate service where they will lower the pallet to the ground level for you. Machine head weighs about 150 lbs., table unit about 130 lbs. Machine head is packed in a padded box for secure shipment. Ron

Just sent you a copy of the manual via private message. Enjoy! Ron

Do not buy an "industrial strength" machine found on ebay to sew leather items. These are not leather sewing machines and will not perform anything close to the way you need or the way they are presented. You need a walking foot machine like the Consew 206RB-5 you found on craigslist. If you're purchasing a used machine make sure to go try it first. Sponsoring dealers on this website who sell similar machines: - Cowboy sewing machines - Leather machine co. - Techsew sewing machines Good luck in your search! Ron

Folks around here will recommend using bonded nylon thread for most leather projects. There are a number of suppliers including the advertisers of LW.net, you'll find some banner ads on the top of this page. Ron

The consew 206rb5 or any other flatbed walking foot machine would be suitable. Other options include: Techsew 106, Cobra class 18, Pfaff 1245, Adler 267 etc..

Great tips! Here's a threading video you can all use:

We have a double needle walking foot, the Techsew 20618-2. Long arm version exists on special order, you can contact us for more information. Ron

Everyone has a budget to work with and this is why many companies offer machines in different price ranges. Having said that you definitely want to invest in a machine that will last you years as opposed to one that may save you some money in the short term but end up costing you more over time due to breakdowns and repair costs. There are a number of resources available on this website that you should read, and dealer sponsors can be found along the banner section on the top of this page who will be happy to answer your questions. If you're buying local, take some sample leather with you and make sure the machine performs as you would like it to. If you're buying from an out of state company you can send some samples by mail and have them do some testing for you to make sure you've got the right machine. Best of luck in your search! Ron

2 layers of 6-9oz should be fine however adding a 3rd layer would be pushing the machine a bit beyond its capabilities as a medium weight machine. The next step up would be the Techsew 5100 which will have no problem whatsoever sewing your bags. Feel free to contact us if you need any more information. Ron

You'll be fine sewing belts and holsters with this machine. By comparison a new short arm 441 clone will run you about $2195 plus shipping. If you decide to jump up to a long arm machine it is offered by: Cowboy Leather machine co Techsew sewing machines Ron