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@NorthmountI think you probably mistyped as 1000 kg is equal to 2204.62 pounds. There are three measurements for tonnage, sometimes noted as the French term -- tonnes: i) Imperial (British) ton: Long ton, 2240 pounds. ii) Metric ton (SI): 1000 kg = 2204 pounds iii) US ton: Short ton, 2000 pounds The difference between the Imperial and the US ton is that the British based their hundredweight on "stone weight" where a stone was 14 pounds and 8 stones was their hundredweight at 112 pounds verses the US based theirs hundredweight on having 100 pounds. The hundredweight was the sack weight a man could carry. I guess the Brits were stronger. kgg

You got to remember the Imperial measurement for liquids is different then the US system of measurements. A US gallon is only equal to 3.78 litres or put another way the US pint is about 20 percent smaller then what you get at a pub. Also the US ton is a short ton at 2000 pounds verses a real ton at 2240 pounds. kgg

9 mm is 23/64" and 12 mm is 30/64". The 9mm cap can be used with a 12mm cap /shaft or vise versa. Here is a chart of the dimensions of double cap rivets. Notice the shaft dimensions (Rivet D). kgg

A true bobbinless lock-stitch sewing machine. kgg

I thought they had already marketed the engineering joke, the turbo encabulator, more commonly known as EV (electric vehicles). kgg

It is with a sadden heart that I have to announce that @MtlBiker (Eldor Gemst) of Montreal, Quebec has died at age 71. As requested I delayed this sad announcement. https://complexeaeterna.com/avis-de-deces/ kgg

A couple of suggestions with your design i) round the corners on vertical lines and 90 degree turns. You only need to fillet the corners by 0.25mm. By doing that it will improve the speed thus reduce the printing time as the head doesn't have to slow down since it would be considered a curve rather then a hard 90 degree. ii) with any overhangs use PETG filament as supports for PLA filament or vise versa as most 3D printers do not like doing them and the accuracy will be less then. As a note PLA and PETG will not stick together so the overhang support can be easily popped out. My experience so far is the Prusa's and other least expensive machines will not properly do the overhang's in your design however the Bambu Lab X1-Carbon with AMS would be able handle it with ease. kgg

I would suggest printing a prototype in plastic first just to work out the kinks of the design first. Depending on the accuracy of your 3D printer and the filament you select there maybe some minor changes that would have accounted for when you transfer over to the CNC or the metal 3D printer. Which metal 3D printer are you using?????? kgg

If I'm not mistaken I think they were taken over by Weaver years ago. I would check with Weaver to see if there is anything available. kgg

I would either i) go to their ebay store and contact them from there and see if they still can supply. ( https://www.ebay.com/usr/duckcreektraders ) ii) find someone with a 3D printer and have it replicated. kgg

That is why I fondly refer to them as a " Tinkers Delight ". They do have their place but you need to be willing to put the effort into getting them running right and presentable. kgg

Why not build your own and save a further couple hundred dollars??? Example: Bench Grinder $139 at https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/grinders/bench-grinders/8-in-variable-speed-bench-grinder-with-led-work-light-59300.html Stand: $49 at https://www.harborfreight.com/universal-bench-grinder-stand-59196.html or $59 for a pedestal at https://www.harborfreight.com/bench-grinder-pedestal-68321.html Sanding wheel and burnisher can also be purchased just depends on the diameter of the shaft of the bench grinder. kgg

My suggestion is that you unplug them. If they are not plugged in there is no potential of a fire hazard. If they are not ULC or CSA approved and should something happen you may run into a problem with your insurance company. kgg

You forgot to mention what size of needle you are using. You should be probably using a #25 or #26 needle depending on how thick and tough the leather is. Also another alternative is rather then starting at the very beginning of where you would normally drop in the first stitch is to move forward about three stitches and reverse back to the normal starting point then start your forward stitches. That way you reduce the amount of thread (stitches) in the holes down from three to two yet the stitches are locked. At the other end just back stitch three stitches and end there. kgg

@dikman nicely done. Necessity is the mother of invention. kgg

Thank you for the comparison it is helpful and shows it pays to shop around. You maybe a "broke dude" but I'm a cheap "old geezer". Why pay more for the same item particularly these days. kgg

It is a quick cross reference of the more popular machines that are or have similar operating specifications. If I'm not mistaken your Pfaff 145 is an older version of the 545 and the latest version being a Pfaff 1245. Thanks for sharing the quick cross reference. kgg

Sorry to hear that but she should really like the dragon. Nice work, great detail. kgg

I haven't tried this myself but maybe an old fashion Singer 15 might be able to sew the wrench rolls if you use V92 and a basic sewing design. They can be had for very cheap might be worth a try. kgg

I would suggest it would be easier to do on a flatbed like @Wizcrafts noted. I use my Juki 118n for 20 oz canvas. I would also suggest using V138 rather then V92 also the hole that the needle of your 441 makes maybe is going to be more noticeable then that of 135x 17 needle. kgg

In Ontario a 22kw(propane)/ 19kw (LG) Generac is about $7500 at Homedepot but...then it will cost another 10-12k for installation (site location /preparation) / approvals (electrical / propane / township / protected lands / insurance) / inspections (electrical / site / propane) for it to be allowed. Other then the site preparation most people are at the mercy of the certified electrical / propane contractors that will be needed. A neighbor last summer had one installed and said by the time it was all said and done you couldn't buy a pack of smokes out of the what was left over from 20K. The way around this for a lot of us is a portable 10kw multi fuel generator (gasoline/propane/LG) for about $2500 installed in a prefab 100 square foot shed for about $1000. The drawback is you don't get auto start / auto transfer. kgg

This is a high speed machine made for sewing fabric and is only a drop feed with a max thread size of V92. It may very well sew very very thin leather but I wouldn't bother. The price is OK but adding a servo motor to get good speed control is going to add another $200 CAD which could go towards another machine made for leather. How thick of leather are you planning on sewing and in what thread size?? kgg

Having a generator is a must when living out in a rural area. Last summer I had to replace my Briggs 10,000 watt whole house generator. I did look at the Generac generators but $20,000 wasn't in the cards. The old generator finally gave up the ghost and to repair it would have cost more then a brand new unit. The old one had 930 hours run time on it so I didn't feel to bad. This time I got smart and built a generator house with AC lighting, DC lighting and with my batteries on flood charge all the time. No more standing outside during a snow storm, wind storm or pouring rain. Open the shed door, turn the DC lights on, start the generator and way to go, comfort. kgg

Well that was a waste of time mostly for you. Sounds like great consumer service, NOT. kgg

I should clarify my suggestion on the front edge angle iron. I am assuming you are planning on cutting out a fairly large section with the base of the machine sat on the front to back edge just under the machine. That would mean the edge of the plywood would be unsupported. That is where I have seen sagging. I solved that potential problem when I moved to the 441 by adding a extra leg directly under the center of the machine. If possible go to a industrial sewing machine repair shop as they typically have old table setups. They usually sell the bits and pieces like the complete frame or individual parts like the pedal and cross member pretty cheap. I usually pay about $50 CAD for a complete frame. kgg