Rockoboy
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Of course! That's why you get paid the big bucks. LOL I guess I was imagining a plain belt with no tooling, but when I think about it, I can see the correct way to make a belt.
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Can anybody help me with detail of this machine?
Rockoboy replied to Rockoboy's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Thank you for your input Gentlemen. From the details I have obtained online, it would appear the Singer 231-34 or 231-35 would be closer to my machine. These two machines are the 3 needle variant. The hunt for components continues as more (or different) information comes to light.
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Would it not be quicker and easier to have the buckle end punched and buckle fitted prior to attended an event or show, then size the belt and punch the tip end to customers requirements? Once a belt is cut to length and end shaped, mark out the tip end holes with a template and punch the holes. I would think this is less work to do on the spot, than setting rivets ... IMHO.
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I finally managed to get a pic of my broken Take Up Lever for my DT6. If anybody has something like this, or very similar, I am very interested in making a deal. Thank you for looking.
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Ohh well, that's how things go sometimes. Some you win and some you don't. I will definitely do that thanx Eric. At the moment, the repair shop is trying to get some information, parts etc out of Japan.
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40W Chinese Laser - Engrave and Cut Leather - Discuss
Rockoboy replied to Billy Hell's topic in 3D Printers and Lasers
His laser is actually an 80watt machine. The 100watt beast was an extra $1000, on top of the $3400 he was quoted for the machine he bought! Then there was another $800+ for the professional chiller unit, plus ducting to vent any fumes ... It does a great job within its scope of capabilities. -
Welcome Leah. Depending on exactly where you are, you might consider contacting, meeting, learning from and associating with the Leatherworkers Association of WA. Apparently they have a Facebook page, but I don't bother with facebook, Howie696 on this forum is your "go to man". He's a good bloke and he will always set you straight.
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Thanx Eric. My machine is in the shop at the moment, so getting a pic is slightly difficult, but I will definitely be trying. That also gives me another lead to follow up locally, as no Toyota parts are available. Maybe Brother parts are more easily obtainable. Kindest regards Brian
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Hi there, I am not sure if you have seen my recent post looking for Consew parts to replace part's on my Toyota machine. Apparently there are no Toyota parts, that I need, in Australia.
The part I need (sorry I don't have a part No.) is a take up lever for a Consew 355. I am reliably informed this part will fit right in where my Toyota DT6 AL254 has a broken part. The Toyota part No. is 2210102-021.
Kindest regards
Brian Fewson
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The only part No. I have is detailed above from my Toyota machine. Possibly somebody with a Consew 355 parts list might be able to assist. Thanx for your attention.
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I have a disabled Toyota DT6 feed-off-the-arm sewing machine. Apparently parts have not been made since 1998, and I have a broken 'take up lever' Toyota part No. 2210102-021. If anybody has this part and would be willing to part with it, I would like to hear from them. Alternatively, the Consew 355 AND Toyota 255 sewing machines both have an identical part that would fit. Any Consew dealers that have what I need, please drop me a line.
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Dark web? I've got a good torch and BIG A** spotties on my car!
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First place I would look, would be the forum main page of this website. There's a lot of people looking for, and some offering the services of, leatherworkers in a section for exactly this purpose. Post a message with as much detail as possible, maybe a pic or 2 and see who raises their hand. Just be careful about how you include an email or phone number. (There's info on that somewhere on this site as well).
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I was given a couple of floor tiles around 15 - 18mm thick for free. When I asked a tile retailer about cementing them back to back (to increase the thickness and reduce the risk of breakage) he gave me half a bag of tile adhesive for the best price! My slab is tough as nails because its got grain running several different directions like a sheet of plywood ... and it cost me nothing!
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I know a bloke who gets his servo motors from China for a very reasonable cost, and he says they are great. They look fine to me, but I am not an expert. I am also hoping to repurpose the clutch motor from my Toyota DT6, after I get one of the Chinese servo motors. I am leaning towards a polisher/burnisher.
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I do what Matt S has said, but I also sometimes clamp vegtan between 2 pieces of angle iron or between an angle iron and a piece of wood clamped into the angle. Let it dry overnight and it is fine. I have no experience with bridle leather. Maybe the bridle leather is to close to chrome tan leather, with a lot of wax and oils to protect it from moisture. The main difficulty is getting a really square corner. Depending on the thickness of the vegtan and the distance from the edge, sometimes my corners have a radius of 5mm or more.
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For handling a heated stamp, I would use pliers. Disclaimer: I do not have or use a stamp suitable for heating. Just my thoughts on the matter.
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If you get the black replacements, see if you can hold onto the defective pockets. Get them to a leatherworker, who can use them as a pattern to make "real leather" pockets. That way, you can have any colour you want. If the retailer will not leave you with the defective pockets, try to get a tracing of the flattened out pocket after removal and lots of photos before and after removal. Then, see if a leatherworker can deal with that.
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I see you had your cleaning ladies in on the day you took the photo. I have 2 similar that I am trying to educate the "RIGHT" (leather) way! They're good kids, but electronic gizmo batteries last too long IMHO!
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40W Chinese Laser - Engrave and Cut Leather - Discuss
Rockoboy replied to Billy Hell's topic in 3D Printers and Lasers
I watched a friend using his laser on some leather recently. I think his machine is 100 watt max, 500mm X 600mm bed. It punched through 4.8mm vegtan easily at around 50% power and fairly quick speed, but it would not go through 4mm chrome tan at 80% power and slow speed. When it did cut partially through the chrome tan, it was fairly badly scorched along the top edge. He is currently working on some 3mm Perspex belt templates for me. The test cuts he did on 3mm Perspex, were excellent. -
Hi there Folks, Can Anybody assist me with information about a Toyota sewing machine I am considering buying? I've googled it several different ways, but I cannot find anything. The model is DT6-AL254 and it is a 3 needle machine. Apparently it has some problems with thread tension, but otherwise it appears to be in working order.
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If you have a Tandy Store ... Luxury I say. LUXURY!! We have one single Tandy store in Australia, and its about 4000kms from where I live! If we want leather, we have to go in ta field, in dead of night and catch a cow with our bare hands. Then we skin him with a broken beer bottle, and we love it! Luxury!
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When I wanted to level the top of a tree stump to mount my anvil on, I used the top of an old solid wooden crate as rails and I made a rough router sled. The router sled slid along the top of the crate as I moved the router back and forth in the sled. The only really tricky part was right at the beginning when I had to position the stump so that the top would be parallel to the bottom. I ended up with a stump that had a very slight rock (uneven base) to it, so I used 3 galvanised fittings as feet. The fittings lift the stump up off the ground about half an inch, and like a 3 legged stool ... it does not rock.
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I see the W. Rose #2 is not actually round as some of the other blades. Has this possibly been poorly sharpened at some time, or what else might be the reason? Message sent.
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Thank you very much for all these patterns. You do know that I am going to be so busy trying to reproduce something that is hopefully 10% of the quality you make. Just joking. You do really amazing work, that has inspired me to plan my next item. If it looks like something recognisable, I might even post a pic or two!
