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I was kind of wondering the same thing when I read David's post. I just ordered a machine, so I kinda wished I had known this before. Then, I thought "Assume there are 10 people on the forum right now wanting to order a machine. We all call him this morning. He is "busier than a one armed paper hanger in a windstorm", his machines are out of stock and can't remember where he put his coffee, much less what my name is." I'm not making excuses! I want my machine to work out of the box. I have no doubt that Neel is indeed a great guy and wish I had heard about him sooner. Now, I'll stick with the bronc I saddled(dealer I ordered from), hope for the best and work through the rest. JM2C, Jim

I know that you are determined to not own an airbrush but it does make it easier. JM2C, Jim

Good work, although I don't know who "Tank Girl" is.

Although the customer is "always right", I whole heartedly disagree!

Yeah, SLC's service has slipped. I have noticed in my last few orders that it takes longer and longer for the order to be processed. I don't know if they are having trouble finding help or increased orders. I also asked about a Cobra class 4 when I called in my last order. The lady told me there would be an eight week wait. So, I called Toledo Sewing Machine, 3 week wait. I ordered a CB4500 from Bob.

Dwight, I was waiting for someone more smarterific than me to answer. I like Tan Kote. I think more threads will get missed, though. With the addition (or expansion) of the upcoming events column, it reduces the size of the Topics column (recent activity). JM2C Jim PS.. This will give you another bump so someone else with more experience can chime in.

I wondered this but assumed everyone would know what a "cheapskate" I am for buying such a cheap blanket.

No help here but this seems to be a Bernina motto(or montra, or something). My wife uses and loves Bernina machines but anytime you need service on a machine that is over two years old, that seems to be the answer. "We don't support that machine anymore." I do wish you the best of luck, though. Jim

Me too.

Not exactly what you asked for. Here is what you sharpen the ones you have with. https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/65-2939/weaver-strop-board-kit/pr_51012 The ones you have make a "rounded" corner. The flat bottomed ones will make a "beveled" corner. I prefer rounded. Most places that have tools have flat bottomed bevelers, Tandy, SLC, Weaver, etc. JM2C

Carrie, If you or someone you know is a "tinkerer", they are good for burnisher, buffer or sander drives. Maybe anything else that you want to turn and don't mind having a clutch on. JM2C, Jim

I have that pattern and have made it a few times. It's useful but if I use it now, it's with a lot of "modifications". For shotgun chaps, I think the Springfield Leather pattern is better. Historically accurate? I don't know. I haven't been around for as much history as some people think. OBTW, I have had the front billet hook over the saddle horn in a "storm"(BLM wild horse). I took a couple hard bounces before it broke and was I glad it did. I had made the buckle billet out of 3-4 oz veg tan. I thought it was too weak when I made it but decided later maybe it was too strong. It was just what I had. JM2C

Dwight, Do I detect a little Jefferson Airplane? Jim

Another problem with "step ins", If you already have some of that green gravy on your boots, it will most likely end up inside your chaps. JM2C

+1 for Bob at Toledo Industrial Sewing

Yeah, that.

Th Thanks for the help. I see what I was doing wrong.

I'm interested. Any accessories?

Different story for me. Needles 317(I can't find the BPS sign on my keyboard.). Shipping 49.99. But, I can order from RMLS.

Cool!

Rarely. I usually select the leather by what the "customer"(be they self, friends, family or customers). I saw that you watched Springfield Leather's Chaps video. You should remember that SLC had a whole warehouse of leather to choose from to find their side. You will have one to choose from. If you call your leather shop, they might check "your side" to see if two legs will fit before they send it. I dunno. JM2C, Jim

That's great! I was starting think that one of us would have to send you some.

I usually buy "sides" but cut them from the back area.

Yup. I just watched some of it. That was a very large side! Don't forget, most of us are larger than Liz too.

Apologies, In my last post, I mispoke(or mistyped). The machine is a Rex 26-188. The needle bar is for a Singer 16-188. I guess I didn't catch it in time to edit.