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you are not alone our prime minister is pushing for the same thing.

Lots of info here http://needlebar.org/bb2/index.php on the history of sewing machines and much more china

I am a cabinet maker by trade, I now run my own woodturning buisness, leather work was a hobby back in the seventies, I recently bought a new mobile phone (cell phone) and could not buy a siutable belt pouch for it, so I made my own, now every one wants me to make one, the leatherwork is realy taking off, I am receiving orders for all types of leather items, hand stiching was taking too much time so I now have 4 sewing machines, Ijust need to learn a lot more about how they work, sewing machine techs around here realy know how to empty the wallet. china

Thanks karl very helpful china

I agree this is one of the best forums on the net, I have been involved in many committes over the years, and I can imagine that running a site like this would no different with one big exception "computors" I take my hat off to all of you and hope you all stay sane and don't end up retired to a mental facility, keep the good work, I am just getting into leatherwork and I for one would lost without this Forum. china

Hi all, I would lke the opinon of those who are much more experienced than myself, when machine sewing is it common practice to groove the stich line or leave it plain. China

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Why should one remove the chrome plate. china

Hi Art, I was only expressing my supprise that the 201 would sew 1/2' leather, my 201 is basicly a collector, I have heavy duty industrial machines for leather, 45K, k6 etc. The needle in my 201 would break just thinking about sewing that sort of thing. china

I am amazed as Steve said my 201 wouldn't come close to sewing 1/2" china

What do you mean by "glass the leather" china

It can be repaired by welding but you will have to remove it from the machine. china

I also use timber to make my molds treated pine, mainly because I have plenty of offcuts, I make an outer shape, the the size of the item + leather thickness and a inner shape, then I soak the leather, and work it into the outer mold the push the inner mold in and hold it there with a G cramp, until it is dry, I always make it oversize to allow for trimming, as for stiching one of my machines can sew right up to an edge as the needle and foot have zero clerance on one side. Hope this helps. china

ruthless Birdsall leather & craft sell tandy gear http://www.birdsall-leather.com.au/default.asp

Back in the seventies I used to make copper Jewllery, I used sulphate of potash to instantly age copper I have never tried it on brass but it may work

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I compete in IPSC, I used to shoot 45acp, now I'm restricted to 38/9mm because 45's are evil, plus we can no longer compete with pump action shotguns they are also evil. After all the red tape in gaining a handgun licence over here you are only allowed to use it at a shooting range, you must attend the range and shoot at least 6 times a year to keep your licence and you have to renew it yearly. china

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Oh to live in America! Over here it is an offense to arm yourself for self defense with anything let alone a hand gun

Ok Thanks for the replies, I will have dig a little harder china

I don't make horse gear but from what I see on this forum and one other I am a member of there are quite a few people in oz that could make the stuff for you china

Hi all I am tying to find a website called cuttersexchange.com I have been to it in the past, when I try to connect I am redirected to a singer site, does any one know if cuttersexchange.com is still around. china

Problem solved Patrick sent me his email and I sent the manual, I should of thought of that, It's just when I,m using the computer I always try and do it the most complicated way first. china

I have one but I don't know how to post it, tried to pm you but the file was too big,if there is another way can one of the mods let me know china

Just heard the death toll for the Victorian bush fires has hit 135, this is the worst natural disaster Australia has ever seen, I can tell you now that the person who started this better hope the polce catch him/her first china