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@pierre2171 I split this out into it's own topic so maybe we can get you some help. It looks like an interesting machine. EDIT: In fact, a search for 133k13 turned up a few hits. I'll leave you to sort through them. https://leatherworker.net/forum/search/?&q=133k13&search_and_or=or

What is a Cobra 13? Do you maybe mean a 3? I'd you have one you're dissatisfied with, maybe post a picture of the problem? Stitching problems tend to be fairly generic.

Nah, you couldn't have bought one that nice. The only way that gets better for me is if the pouches are modular. It's one of those bespoke things you can afford to have because you're a leather worker.

She looks quite annoyed about it, too... I'm enjoying these cards you're doing. Thanks for posting them.

That little black guide is called a check spring. It's a very important part of the thread path. The "snap' you mention is the sound of the thread snapping behind that teeny little tab, visible through the oval hole next to the screw. If it's not snapping in, try holding the thread that's above the check spring so that it doesn't pull from the spool. At that point in your threading process, you could drop the presser foot. That will clamp the tension discs down and should hold your thread. Based on the angle of the thread coming off the check spring, it looks like it's behind the tab. I think.

More experienced voices will no doubt chime in here but you should be able to get into a used machine with that budget. A tight budget, for sure and your may end up with a fixer upper, but doable. I'm thinking something in the range of a Consew 206RB-x (x being a number up to 5), or one of it's many equivalents. Start fishing what you find past the experts here and you'll probably get great advice. I'd only suggest holding out for something with reverse. You don't need it and not having it will save you money. But you'll experience a feeling of lack every time you use an older method to lock your stitches.

These look like horse saddle bags to me. Just something that showed up in my utube notifications.

He's got the first 3 listings right now here: https://leatherworker.net/forum/forum/78-leather-and-lace/ He listed a green kangaroo hide and it disappeared right away. All that stuff looks top notch and Ferg is great to deal with. I've bought things from him a couple of times now

Did you take that kangaroo hide Ferg had for sale? I bet that's a fantastic hide. My wallets usually feel chunky, too. That .6mm kangaroo might be the ticket. I took one of his other hides, the first cordovan one, and what a beautiful piece of leather. I need to come up with a worthy project.

For me, whatever contact cement the hardware store has on the shelf. At the moment, Weldwood, I think? Something like that.

I can't speak to the machine, but @friquant has been summarizing servo information here. There's so much information on servos here, it's good to have the basics collected in one spot. This is the best site on the internet to learn about all aspects of leather capable industrial sewing machines. Post some pictures of your machine, ask specific questions and you'll probably get a good response.

@cmunch Just wondering if this machine is still available?

@Constabulary I knew I'd seen one somewhere. Now let's see if the seller responds.

No problem, if you post in Wanted, I'll kill this post. I took a look and don't see anything in the For Sale section right this moment.

Archived/locked. Thanks for posting it here!

Over 60 days. Archived/Locked

Over 60 days. Archived/Locked

Over 60 days. Archived/Locked

Over 60 days. Archived/Locked

Over 60 days. Archived/Locked.

Archived/locked. Close to 60 days old, seller hasn't responded to 2 inquires and hasn't logged in since this was posted. Might as well clean it up.

Well, @KyLeatherMan hasn't been here since he posted this and hasn't responded to multiple attempts to reach him. The ad doesn't comply with the rules anyway. Let's archive this so we don't have an ad for something that can't be bought. We can restore the ad if he shows up, confirms it's still available and supplies the missing info.

The pictures I found seem to indicate this is one of the gazillion sewing machines produced in Japan starting after WW II. I think they're generically referred to as Japanese Zigzaggers and most of them were good machines. You almost certainly have a hook timing issue. And I wonder if your feed dogs are down. It sounds like you're familiar with sewing machines so you probably know that many machines drop the feed dogs to allow darning and free motion work. Definitely, pictures. Needle area, bobbin area with the cover off, a look behind the front needle bar cover. A peek under the top cover wouldn't hurt. And, how about that underside, while we're at it. This way we can get a good idea exactly what kind of machine we're working on and hopefully give better suggestions. I'd also recommend you to the Quilting Board forum, in the vintage sewing machine section. They're pretty dedicated domestic sewing machine people over there. It's quite likely this machine can be restored to working order unless it's missing some critical part.

@DCH I moved this over to Leather Cutting Machinery. A little tweak but it should be more easily found over here.

@Gisler Ranch Really, this would belong in the Want To Buy section. Maybe troll thru the For Sale section. I can't remember if there are any in there right now or not. If you do post a Wanted ad over there, probably wouldn't hurt to say what area you're in and how far you're willing to travel. Also, if it has to be a Cobra or if other 441 clones would work for you.