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Thanks Lee, I am putting a smaller pulley on the motor to slow it down. I pulled the clutch and cleaned the years of dirt off of it and replaced the the leather rope inside. Its been a great machine! Hello Darren, that was one of the reasons I jumped on it there are still plunty of parts available. For me the bigger bobbin is great! I haven't used a 42-5 but this thing has met or exceeded my expectations.

Now that I am starting to get better after my work injury, it's time to get back to working with leather and making things for friends to make there life easier. During my down time I have been hit up by friends and people I know about making them gear some out of leather and others out of none leather (Cordura and Kydex). With looking at what they want I will need a sewing machine. Looking around and pricing new and used machines I was tring to figure out how to get one. I saw this 31-20 for a cheap price, I dismissed it figuring something was wrong with it. After seeing for a couple of days I started researching it to find if parts are available. I made a appointment to go see it. I met with the owner he had it set up in his house. He sat down when I was there and ran a few stiches. It sounded and sews great. So I sat down and checked the machine over everything was tight no excessive wear no cracks and nothing broken. I ran a couple of stiches and love it. So I confermed the price with him and paid him the $200 he wanted for the machine (head, table, motor). Being new to Industrial sewing machines, I'm not sure what feet I should have on hand for sewing. And if there is anything extra I should have or replace before starting. I did just pick up a new tensioner assembly, bobbins, needles, and a new belt. I am currently deep cleaning the machine and oiling it. Once i have it back together i will check the timing and setting the tension.

Just Finished sheath for kit knife. I am new to leather working this is my 5th sheath made. 1st one I get to keep. The others I've made were for family. Sorry no pics of thoughs lost all photos when computer crashed. 8-9oz leather, medium brown dye, saddle stitch

The Airsoft guns are a little thicker than the real deal. You wil probly be better off using traing guns.

Welcome I'm new to the forum and leatherworking also. Your projects look good, keep it up

Hello, been looking around. Some very talented people hear. I'm just starting out with leather work. I started doing sheaths about a mounth ago. And have done one holster so far. My wife has gotten envolved and shes doing kits that we got at tandy's. I'll post some pics soon, I have to try and round up all my completed projects for more pictures. I got hit with a virus and lost all pics. Thank you for the wealth of knowledge and ideas I've found hear.