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That book will show you what do without reverse. Really the only time I need reverse is when I make nylon halters. Keep in mind that you do not reverse with a leather needle as it will cut the thread. I think you will enjoy the book. The book and my dads old army 111w101 is how I got started in all of this leather work! lol

Thanks for sharing the videos! I really enjoined them!

My advice to you is to buy this book. It will show you everything you need to know about sewing with an industrial sewing machine plus many, many, more things. It is a super, super book. You can find this book a little cheaper though. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BOOK-Automotive-Up...1QQcmdZViewItem

A speed reducer is a 2 pulley idler system that is installed between the motor and sewing machine. Most are designed to slow the machine to half the motor speed which also doubles the torque of the machine. Here is a link on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Industrial-Sewing-Mach...Q2em118Q2el1247 A servo motor is a reostatically controlled motor that runs like a house sewing machine meaning the farther you press the go pedal down, the faster the machine will run. Both the speed reducer and servo motor systems are around 100 to 150 bucks. Pretty costly if you ask me. I would stick a block of wood or a brick under the foot peddle to limit the amount of travel the peddle has to slow the machine down. That does not cost anything. lol You will get use to it I'm sure.

It sure will work. Great walking foot, cylinder arm sewing machine. It has the same feet as the Singer 111w models and takes the same common needle system. 135x17, round point, 135x16 wedge point leather. Parts are still available for this machine also. Good luck and have fun!

I use Weavers Tuff Kote for my finished products. They have black and clear. I even put the leather in the tub to soak it for wet forming after the finish is applied and it does not hurt it or water spot it. I have a set of leather motorcycle bags that were finished with Fiebings black leather balm with atom wax and they have held up to 15 years of weather and riding. They say it is not water resistant, but I believe it is.

Isn't there an Osborn Lake over there in Scotland? Thanks!

There is a vendor that I talk to every year at the North Texas Irish Festival and his booth is Rev's Armour Werx and his sewing machine is a hand crank that looks kinda like an old Singer but he got his new just a few years ago. I do know that they go for about $750 but after watching how his works I think it's well worth the money. I bet if you shoot off an email to him off his site he'll give you the info you need on how to order one, and maybe send you some pictures of it. Damon They sell for around $350.00

Looks like it turned out better than my first one. Mine stretched like crazy and I had to scrap it! lol

Hello from from Ohio, USA and welcome. Glad to have you here!

Great job! They really look very nice!

Why 4 weeks? Thats quite a bit of time too wait I would think. I would probably change my mind by then. lol

Flip the lever that slides in the handle upsidedown and it turns it into a two handed machine.

Thanks for the great link! It was great!

Weaver Leather and Beiler's Supply (ph. 717.768.0174) sells conchos and stainless hardware. I would go with all stainless steel along with welded d rings. Stainless rivets do not splash as well as nickle plated brass. I use all S.S. hardware along with nickel plated brass rivets and nickel plated brass conchos.

Thanks for the post!

Wow! Speechless!

Has anyone tried Weaver's Top Coat #200? "This solvent-based formula offers a high gloss, waterproof finish. Seals veg and chrome tanned leather for effective waterproofing. Simply spray on." That's what the add says anyway. I have never used it.

You can buy direct from them. They do not mind at all. Great company to deal with.

Best of luck Jordan! Hold your head up high! Ryan

Vernon Weaver still states that the Adlers are made in Germany for some reason, when in fact they are not. Weaver's has an advertisement on the back of March's Shop Talk that states in big print "Made in Germany." I still don't understand why we have to be lied to.

He must not have had any matches! lol They are not aloud to use lighters.

I know it's terrible. Way too many! I have been looking for a heavy stitcher for some time and within 2 weeks I have gotten a 97-10, an 11-29, a 46w69, and a Wilson and Gibbs hat stitcher. I went to the scrap yard yesterday and someone dumped a dump truck load of home sewing machines and attachments out. I brought home 12 home machines and two 30 gal trash can loads of feet and attachments. 3 of the machines are singer featherlights. I also have a 111w101, 211g166 big bobbin, two 29x4s on treadles and lastly an Adler 30-10

That is just too funny!

Well I picked up 2 more sewing machines today. One is a Singer 47w69 cylinder arm machine with a ball bearing roller foot. I got it home and it was missing the whole bobbin case assembly. I am in need of one! I also picked up a Wilcox and Gibbs sewing machine that sews the binding on the brims of cowboy hats etc. Neat little machine, not to be used, but to be displayed.