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Damn nice job. You will certainly stand out at the pub with that hat. kgg

As a inlay it looks really good and is standing the test of time. How thick is the salmon leather? 1, 2, 3mm? kgg

Very interesting. What products have you made with the skins? kgg

My understanding is the class 45 will take needles having a diameter of 2.5 to 3 mm not 2.5 to 3mm thread, reference ( https://maxandshed.wordpress.com/2020/12/23/une-singer-45k-par-mscr/ ). That makes sense as the class 441 machines take a 7x3 needles having a diameter of about 2.5mm. The max size of thread for those machines is usually around V415 thread which has a diameter of just a touch over .7 mm. A reference chart for the size of thread ( https://www.tolindsewmach.com/thread-chart.html ). I know of no sewing machine capable of sewing a thread with a diameter of 2.5mm. kgg

Most machine these days are clones or hybrid clones. The typical brand names are Juki, PFAFF, Dürkopp Adler. Even with the brand names you have to familiarize yourself with what models are made where as not all Juki's are not made in Japan. The Juki DNU-1541S and your Juki Lu-1508 NS are made in Japan while the Juki DU-1181N is made China. I can see between my 1541 and the 1181n there is a build quality difference. The 4800 you have is a hybrid clone of the Juki LS-341, the LS-1341 and the LS-1342. Some people on the forum have bought machines directly from China and seem to be pleased both price and quality wise. However that is not for everyone for many reasons. kgg

To get that feature in a new brand name it would be a Juki TSC461 in a cylinder arm or a Juki LG-158-1 in a flatbed. Then there are the clones which Consew is that aren't going to hit the pocket book as hard. Have you considered a used long arm Singer or buying a new clone directly from China??? kgg

Glad to help. kgg

I found those on Temu similar to ( https://www.temu.com/ca/1pc-stainless-steel-tube-length-500mm-304-stainless-tube-capillary-tube-4mm-5mm-6mm-8mm-10mm-12mm-g-601099551644232.html?_oak_name_id=9010104525789703535&_oak_mp_inf=EMi0gKqm1ogBGiBhOTk2N2RhZTNiM2I0OGEzYWIwN2I0YTA3MDFlZWYwOCDCu5j%2BkDM%3D&top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2Fopen%2F2024-03-11%2F1710136714348-0dee0bda551a4502a37d030446db1c83-goods.jpeg&spec_gallery_id=601099551644232&refer_page_sn=10009&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=Mzgx&_oak_gallery_order=2123497396%2C1416546653%2C1556706142%2C2030261482%2C639126929&search_key=stainless steel capillary tubing&refer_page_el_sn=200049&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_sub_channel=shopping&_x_ns_prz_type=-1&_x_ns_sku_id=17592387188379&_x_ns_gid=601099558219698&_x_ads_channel=google&_x_gmc_account=695390730&_x_login_type=Google&_x_ads_account=6910707695&_x_ads_set=21445371984&_x_ads_id=163985514426&_x_ads_creative_id=705187068636&_x_ns_source=g&_x_ns_gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh8-XxtqJiAMVckp_AB0yLi9TEAQYBiABEgKM5PD_BwE&_x_ns_placement=&_x_ns_match_type=&_x_ns_ad_position=&_x_ns_product_id=17592387188379&_x_ns_target=&_x_ns_devicemodel=&_x_ns_wbraid=Cj8KCQjwoJa2BhC-ARIuAK-YPyAPBRiMisytKWY4gCe42YwLmzWGnnz3z3Cv-X8BXZO0JO9OMpk78c8fmBoC3BY&_x_ns_gbraid=0AAAAAo4mICGOP3XszhHdJ9mfoJkEYI7ia&_x_ns_targetid=pla-2322529874778&_x_sessn_id=m1vl5lgo1t&refer_page_name=search_result&refer_page_id=10009_1756906266410_lxtn1pj9ik ) kgg

Maybe some stainless steel capillary tubing as it comes in some real same sizes??? kgg

My something like this may work. If so check out places like Temu. kgg

Bags are best done with a Cylinder arm machine while flt items like belts are best done with a Flatbed machine. A good all rounder to cover off round or roundish items and flat items would be a Cylinder arm machine like a brand name Juki LS-1341 or clone with a flatbed table attachment. There are quite a number of clone machines available at various price points. The thread V69 T70 is the largest thread your Domestic sewing machines typically can handle and pretty much the bottom end of what an industrial sewing machine can use. A Cylinder arm machine like the Juki LS-1341 (~$5000 USD) or clone ($2300 USD) can handle just over 3/8" thick leather which will cover off your projects. kgg

Very nice DOMESTIC sewing machine not suited to leather work. Since you are interested in that machine which costs north of $3000 USD you can afford a proper machine capable of sewing leather. You need to tell us what you want to sew, belts, wallets, bags, holsters so you can get good suggestions on the machine that would suit your needs. kgg

Yes you are. I have been following your progress and it is damn good. kgg

I really wouldn't be able to say. I personally have had poor luck with Consew when compared to other clones. kgg

Once you get it freed oil it with a couple of drops of synthetic transmission oil. kgg

The next question is do you need a 12" or 18" arm? kgg

First off what are you needing / wanting to sew as there maybe better options then a patcher? kgg

Thank you, just really Bored. That is interesting, in Ontario, Canada only the pit bulls are banned. It could have been much worst. Glad it was me rather then some child. kgg

We own a dog boarding kennel and a had an unprovoked dog attack two days ago. The dog was an English Bulldog and weighted about 60 lbs. It took three of us to get the bugger off my right leg calf. The tear in the zipper area was the first attempted kill shot and when that didn't work decided my calf muscle was a better choice to take me down. The blood on the leg of the other pant leg is from the spurting wound on the right leg before we could get the belt on the leg. This is how my pants, right boot and the 13 oz chrome tan belt, I made about a year ago, now look. The belt became a improvised tourniquet to get me to the hospital. I will not post photo's of the injuries but the belt came through unscathed and just needs to be cleaned. Be careful out there.

The "appropriately sized needle" doesn't tell anyone anything. What size of needle?? Depending on the toughness and thickness of the veg tan a minimum size needle probably will not work. kgg

Deserves simple answer: NO kgg

IMHO: i) If I had purchased a Grade A, B, C or lower I expect the vendor to choose what I purchased if I'm buying it sight unseen. I am relying on their expertise / reputation. ii) If I had purchased the hides as 8 / 9 oz and they measured out with a proper leather thickness gauge or by micrometer to be equal to 7.5 oz I would have returned them regardless. I expect they would be at a minimum of 8 oz everywhere on the hide. Otherwise I would have bought 7/ 8 oz. iii) If I purchased Grade A hides I expect near as possible to perfection over the whole hide, no cuts or wriggles and a consistent colour as I did notice a dark line in your first photo up the length of the hide. I wonder if some of those wriggles going across the width of the hide on the right hand side of the hide in your first photo were cause by it being rolled too tight during storage or shipment to you. As a side question what was the laser measurement on the back side of the hides? Did you do a rough check to see you got the square footage you asked for?? If possible it is always wise to go and select your own hides to avoid the frustrations you are having. Who was the leather produced by, not the vendor? kgg

Couple of questions: i) How wide are the belts?? On this side of the pond the typical width is 1 1/2" (38mm) for say jeans while 1 1/4" ( 32mm) is more for dress pants. ii) How thick is the leather, 8 / 9 oz?? iii) Did you glue, staple, sew or rivet the belt loop? kgg

lonsdaleleather I did check out the Makers which lead me down the contact cement cost rabbit hole. The cost for i) Makers is $23 USD ($31 CAD) for 16 oz, water based ii) Aquilim 315 for 16 oz is $45 ($62 CAD), water based iii) Weldwood for 16 oz is about $23 USD ($31 CAD), solvent based That said in Canada we can get i) Lepage heavy duty contact cement is $29 ($40 CAD) for 32oz, solvent based ii) L.L. ( Lonsdale) contact cement is $26 ($36 CAD) for 32oz, solvent based which is advertised as using the same "recipe" as Barge. iii) Zelikovitz 1882 contact cement is $39 ($54 CAD) for 32oz, water based My conclusion is the water based contact cements on either side of the border are a fair bit more expensive. Contact cement (water or solvent based) are cheaper in Canada. kgg

They are decent enough, better then some I have seen for sale. Suggestion: Add a stitch line along the edge to help reduce stretching. kgg