Garyak
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Switch to 17 system needles. 23 will fit the needle throat. 207/207 23. Using the HX needles was a big negative.
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Good stuff man. C.C. Texas here
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Progress on using up 35 years of scraps.
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I knew I’d do something with these scraps someday. Pushing 40 years later, but I kept my promise. Scrap purse. No plan or reason.
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Tank bib I’ve been working on using a canebrake skin. I like it. Don’t have a motorsycle tho.
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Finally finished up completely with the slings. No rhyme no reason on any of them. Just started till I stopped and hoped for the best. I guess they did, cause they’re gone already. Hope you like them. Merry Christmas folks.
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Some rifle slings I worked up. Hope you guys like ‘em.
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Couple slings I’m making. Gator, and canebrake rattler.
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Your needle is not seated correctly, either not all the way in, or not east to west looking at from the operator position. Scarf faces the hook (east). Make sure it’s as squared up facing that way as possible.
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Right size needle, enough presser foot presser to ensure the item being sewn stays in constant contact with the needle bed, make sure the needle scarf is facing the hook, perfectly left to right. West to east if your in Louisiana and make sure the bobbin is would nicely and feeding the right direction. Should get you fixed up.
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There’s a few of the eBay patchers that are made at the Ta-King plant and actually use the same parts as Cobra, and any other brand name manufactured by Ta-king. Which few I don’t know. They do a good job of making them all the same. I do know that after market support, and parts are non existing for most of them. I’d suggest going cheap on the China patcher. If anything you’ll learn something messing with it. There’s really no reason why it can’t be a valuable addition to your hustle. There’s folks making top o the line product on nothing but a China patcher. Then save up and buy the outrageously priced patcher of your choice. Definitely worth the investment.
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Switch needles systems to 135x17 23 needle and time it up tight to the hook and the CLSP is a cheap machine that can sew heavier weight material with heavier thread (207) than the Cobra 29-18 patcher. I own both. Using the recommended universal HX-1 needles will get you no where fast. Mine paid for itself first time I used it, and has completed many jobs the Cobra couldn’t even attempt. Tip; do not pay extra for someone to “go thru it first”. Only thing that’s gone thru is your cash.
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Looking for a complete tension assembly for a 145w205. New if possible, and in the U.S. thanks in advance.
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Dürkopp 17 Patcher - Sunday Morning Barn Find
Garyak replied to Constabulary's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I’ve never seen one period. Super cool find, and definitely can’t wait to see your magic worked…. -
You nailed it at 1500, I’m working on making another one, gonna change it up on the pattern and it’s gonna be solid elephant. No cow. Gonna be cool.
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3400$ shiny and brown for a new one.
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Gotta get that side mount shaft… trust me.
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Finally finished up this Caiman/oil tan roll top backpack. Original pattern called for hand stitching the entire thing. No thanks. Stitched entirely on my 29-18 patcher.
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I used the 5$ skiving knife sold at your local go to place for 34 years, never giving a thought of purchasing a mechanical or powered skiver, till my hands gave out and I had surgery. I didn’t do much research into options available and went into debt with the purchase of a TECHSEW SK-4. I know you said you’re not at a point to buy a bell skiver and neither was I, but it was well worth it. Would buy again. I never knew skiving could be so easy, and just plain satisfying to watch with a bell skiver. I’m interested to see what other folks use besides a bell skiver and what the results are…..
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Here’s what I got, my work is 95% exotics, and the rest veg, chrome, oil tan, I use olive oil exclusively on everything. I seal with a satin sheen because I don’t care for shiny. Roll with what you know. This is what I know. 35 years with no complaints….. patch it up!
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Imma tell you right now, I notice things like that, and I would definitely complement you on it, and commence to talking your ear off. Like me and my sewing machine shirts I make. I do it for that reason. Ordinary folks will have no idea, but when someone notices and knows what it is, usually gonna be a good conversation…
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Check out Mr. John Fong. You can find him in the LC&SJ. He writes articles on exotics and their uses, and in the classifieds you can find his contact info. He absolutely does not do the computer thing… so it’s old school. Good man.
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Bowie sheath and twin holsters
Garyak replied to Bawarrior's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
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You know what bro, the cat who taught me everything I know, I mean everything cause I’ve never changed anything he taught me, told me, I’m gonna show you how to do this, you’ll do it my way while I’m teaching you, then when we’re done, you do whatever you want…. Dude taught me a few core things of leather skills, and told me to kick rocks. That was 35 years ago. Ain’t changed nothing. Been told you’re doing it wrong, etc… no complaints here… thanks bro.
