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If this was a feasible solution of having different rigging positions,it would be very popular. Because it isn't it probably didn't work very well. When you install rigging on a saddle you secure either the plate or D to the skirt/tree with numerous fasteners so it would have a direct pull. The rigging you are trying to locate would have the upper part connected to the saddle with a swivel connecting the top to the tie ring. You state by rotating it you change the cinch placement. This would cause uneven pull in either position. There are many variations of three way rigging that have been used and proven, and I would suggest trying one of them.

For the line 24 snaps I would suggest the Press-n-Snap tool.

How much do you want for the Ol Smoothie without blade?

English Bridle leather is commonly used in briefcases.

Bob from Toledo Sewing inquired about getting some 97-10 made, it would only be one style point and one size, the kicker was they wanted an order of 10,000. The following is from his post. They use a 97x3 Round Point or 97x4 Leather Point one of a kind needle,I bought 300 5 yrs ago but they long gone. They are not being made anymore. I talked to Schmetz & they said if I bought 10,000 they would be happy to make them in one size only,I don 't think I'd ever be able to sell that many in 200yrs. Now if I could find 9 guys that want 1000 ea?? Bob

Possibly the 97-10 was sold to the military for use during WWII, but is was made years before that. It goes back to 1914 , I have been told it was used to sew the oak slats on the canvas aprons for the swatters used to harvest grain before combines were invented. I have some size 30 needles that are the size of a ball point refill.

The 7x3 & 7x4 needle is the same as a 794 needle which won't work in a 97-10 without adjusting the needle bar, The 97-10 takes a 97-3 or a 97-4 needle which aren't made anymore.

If you don't want to leave marks on your leather, order smooth feet.

I have a Singer 97-10 for sale near Chicago, it weighs over 600 lbs. so you will have to arrange shipping. $2,000.00

I have a Singer 97-10 for sale near Chicago. See picture in Sewing Machines forum

Put a piece of paper under the material and long enough to cover the area where it gets stuck, when finished sewing pull the paper off.

The numbers you posted are of great help, they tell the whole story. The first set of numbers is the model number, the second set is the month and year it was made, and the last set is the serial number. In the 60's they moved the numbers from back of the cantle to the inside stirrup leather near the stirrup. So your saddle was made in May of 1957. I would value the saddle as $200.00. It going to cost $75.00 - $100.00 for a complete cleaning and oil. Another $200.00 for relining, and hope the stirrup leathers don't need replacing. So you might have $500.00 in the saddle and it might be worth $600.00 after repairs. Before you do anything make sure the leather is not hard and cracked.

It is not a walking foot machine. A walking foot machine would have three shafts, it is easier to view from the side. One shaft for the needle, another shaft for the outside foot and the last shaft for the inside foot. The machine you attached a picture is a straight stitch machine, the either have a foot or roller, the roller makes it easier to make sharp curved lines. The Singer 31-15 is a common commercial straight stitch machine.

Or put the needle in backwards.

You need the sub class of the machine 107w???, once you find it go to following for a description. http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/model-list/classes-100-199.html

Back in the 60's I was a salesman for Tex Tan, John M Paul in Rockford Illinois was one of my dealers. His shop was behind his house in a garage. In the 60's he was having his saddles made by Big Horn and stamped his logo on them. I do not believe 1924 was the year made but it is probably the model number, many manufactures put the model number either on the latigo carrier or as you have seen on the rear shield. It was sure nice to see his name and remember the good days I had working for Tex Tan.

A new Cobra 4 premium package is $2695.00 Shipping 200.00 Total cost $2895.00 Used Cobra 4 $2250.00 Mileage to P/U machine 600 miles round trip, 20 mpg @$3.25 a gallon 100.00 Total cost $2350.00 Savings $545.00 I would make the trip.

Beiler's 717-768-0174 $4.80 for a pack of 25. Beiler's is an Amish leather/tools supplier in Pa..

I would buy another stand, servo motor, thread stand, and speed reducer. Set it up at your other residence and just move the head.

You didn't state what type of leather you are sewing, and what you are making. I have a 111w155 similar machine as yours but mine doesn't have reverse. I sew with 138 thread. Your machine might sew fast for leather, and the clutch motor is hard to learn. I would suggest a servo motor with a 2" pulley. I would take whatever you intend to sew, with you when you look ar the machine. '

Greg, you are a life saver, I didn't have that exact clutch motor, but basically I followed the schematic. You are so right about the grease, I think they mixed it with glue. A wire brush wouldn't touch it, I had to take a small screwdriver and scrape it out. Replace it with white lithium grease and it works like a charm. Thanks again.

Thanks Eric, I was hoping you would see this and respond. I will grease it tomorrow.

There is some on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-2-10-Yards-Hot-Green-Nylon-Heavy-Webbing-/350854245046?_trksid=p3284.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D350854244662%26ps%3D54

I have a Singer 7-33 with a Consew 3/4 horsepower 1725 RPM clutch motor. The engagement arm is very stiff going down and won't return. Is there any adjustment I can do? I can't find any instruction on the internet. It's an old motor, there is a spring on a rod with a wing nut on the end, adjustment doesn't help.

You were lucky to find one, have fun using it.