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Who was your current supplier? Bob Stelmack

Some great ideas, even for those with larger spaces. Thanks for the share. Bob Stelmack

I can't tell, but if the leather is chrome tanned, then I would say that a hand held splitter might not work as well for you. My guess is that you are pulling the outside edges. Try pulling the center and see if it gouges out the outside edges. Then try with some firmer vegetable tanned leather. I might be all wet and it won't be the first time. Bob Stelmack

Looks great. Like the lacing instead of sewing--fits the style. Bob Stelmack

Please see this: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=63812&hl=swamp Bob Stelmack

When I have a raw (cut) edge I either dye it a dark color (chrome tanned) or dye and slick (veg tanned). Takes little time and in my opinion gives it a classier look. I like the tan/blue color look. Bob Stelmack

Ask Peter at http://www.petermain.com/parent.htm under the publication pull down menu and use the email address given at: petergmain@msn.com Bob Stelmack

I have one. It does sharpen, but following the directions it never gets as sharp as a new blade for me. I wound up get the blades by the hundreds for a reasonable price from eBay. $90 for a 100 blades (45mm). Bob Stelmack

OMG, you should be paid by each of the sewing machine sellers to produce a timing video for each machine. I think that payment should be a gift of each machine that the seller's have.... The video is so clear I could do the timing on that machine if I had one. I have a Pfaff-1245, Consew-206-RB5 and a Juki-441 (all are FERDCO). Let me know when you make a video for any adjustments on these. Bob Stelmack (BTW-the drop down guide for my Pfaff-1245 is a dream to work with, thank again.)

That leather does not appear to be a single color of dye. The tannery must have treated it with several dye stuffs to obtain the worn/distressed finish. Take a look at several of the upholstery leather suppliers and see what they have to offer as a finished product for your use. I wouldn't know how to evenly dye a full hide to get those colors from bright to dark so evenly dispersed. Good luck. Bob Stelmack

I use the Skil Muti-cutter to cut up to 5/6 ounce leather. Mainly use to cut hides into side for my projects. Bob Stelmack

Maybe http://www.veneersupplies.com/products/TransTint---Red-Mahogany-2-oz.html ? ...or... http://www.veneersupplies.com/products/Color-Concepts-Finishers-Color-Wheel.html Just some other places to find dyes that might work on leather. I don't have your color in front of me so I gave it a blind shot... http://www.mohawk-finishing.com/mhk_cds/color_chart/Color%20Chart.pdf Bob Stelmack

Just like mine. ;-) Bob Stelmack

This, in my opinion, is the best comment regarding Tandy and really describes its target audience. I started with Tandy products and use many of them to this day. I also have specialized and custom tools. I always chuckle with "I think I need the best whatever tool" and remember visiting the Al Stohlman section of the leather museum in Sheridan, WY and seeing the tools that Al started with: a pocket knife, a bent piece of metal, some other odds and ends and a dye of India ink. These primitive tools produced works of art that simply magnificent. Bob Stelmack

Pecard is what I use over Resolene. I let it dry overnight then lightly buff. Leaves a nice tactile feel. Bob Stelmack

See you at the Oregon Pendleton Leather Show put on by Sheridan Leather Outfitters....with working shoulders ;-)

Super glue? Epoxy?

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Thanks Art... Bob Stelmack

I would like to experiment with some different thread sizes in my FERDCO TK-206H (Consew RB-206-5 clone) with bonded polyester (or bonded nylon, prefer bonded polyester) #69, #92, and #138 with the associated sized needles. I already have the 138 sized black and off-white (Leghorn (Straw color)) bonded polyester thread already. I would like both black and white in the sizes #69 and in size #92. So here is my list: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 or 2 pound spool of black #69 1 or 2 pound spool of black #92 1 or 2 pound spool of white (off-white) #69 1 or 2 pound spool of white (off-white) #92 10 leather (LR) needles in each of the following sizes: 16/100 18/110 19/120 22/140 23/160 I would also like 10 cloth needles for canvas or cotton material in each of the following sizes: 16/100 18/110 19/120 22/140 23/160 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Which supplier would have all of the items above? Bob Stelmack

David, I sent a PM to the buyer of the manuals and told them of your interest. I also remember offering them to you last year, but you never got back to me. I checked all my PM's and emails before I sold them and didn't find any indication you still wanted them. Sorry.

Art, I made an error. I have a KM-550. Sorry. I think they are the same thing, but I can't verify. Bob Stelmack

I love it. Made small mod to it. I did a search for Fs 550S and found some who also had the servo. I liked it so much I bought an extra... Bob Stelmack

Thank you for the added information. Like tips like those are very helpful. Bob Stelmack