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I think we'll all be interested in a follow up report. $300 is about what a servo and speed reducer would run anyway.

Well, nice work getting that thing cleaned up. I would not have believed it could look that good. I was worried for you ... I can't answer the hand wheel question but it should just be a screw of some sort in the center. You'll get all kinds of advice about the servo motor. I can tell you my 111W machines work fine on inexpensive 550 watt motors I found on ebay. If I were using them all day, I'd buy high quality servos. But for my hobby level usage? They'll punch through as much vegtan leather as I can fit under the presser foot. You will probably want the speed reducer, basically a couple of pulleys to slow the machine down. Think of it as a torque multiplier. The belt will just be a trip to the auto parts store. If I recall correctly, it's a "3L" and then you'll need to get the length right. I think mine were in the 44-ish range, 3L44, maybe? Good luck with it!

Another one of those luxury items in this craft. I'll be interested in how you like this after you use it. A skiver is definitely on my wish list!

Oh yeah, Style G is what you're after. At least that's what mine are. I bought a machine a few years ago and it came with boxes and boxes of them in various boring colors. Sadly, all V69. 2 brands, Hembob and one I can't recall right off. I bet I've got a couple thousand of them. I wish they were V138. I always have trouble keeping the ones I wind from UNwinding before I get it into the machine.

I did wonder ... Maybe it'll help someone else one day.

Don't forget to look at whatever else is on the circuit. A 20 amp, 120 volt circuit handles 2400 watts MAX, but you also allow 20% for overhead so your continuous MAX would be 1920 watts. National Electric Code defines "Continuous" as 3 hours, I think. Double check me if you get close. Not to insult your intelligence, but in case you or someone else don't know, here are the formulas: Watts = Amps * Volts Amps = Watts / Volts Volts = Watts / Amps 2400 watts = 20 amps * 120 volts 20 amps = 2400 watts / 120 volts 120 volts = 2400 watts / 20 amps

It popped up for me as a new video from Hightex. I agree it probably has a hefty pricetag. The couple of places that claim to offer it only have a "Get Quote" button.

Waitaminnit ... Here are the specs on the motor: https://cowboysew.com/750SL-low-speed-high-torque-servo-motor.htm

I can't quite understand what's being demoed here but I think it's a new servo that will do 50 RPM without a reducer. I don't think it's specific to the machine even though they're flipping a switch near the needle. I think it's just added there. It's a Hightex/Cowboy product so maybe @CowboyBob can fill us in? I wonder how the low speed torque would be?

Congratulations on the purchase! Somewhere (and I can't find it right now) Alexander Dyer has a video using what looks like a Cobra 26 sewing canvas to plywood. Maybe you could sew a fender on to your car. Got it:

I like the overall look of the design, if somewhat uncertain of the practical functionality. Definitely a fun piece, maybe the bastard lovechild of Mad Max and Calamity Jane. But I don't see her sitting down in the car to drive. Maybe she can ride her horse to the grocery store.

How about a ladle?

The cowboy stuff is my favorite. I wish I had a reason to make some. Too much time and material to make it just because I feel like it.

I'm not qualified to offer any criticism of that bag. I am qualified to say I love the little detail of the zipper pull. Overall, just a "wow" piece! I don't recall being clean shaven in about 40 years, but a bag like that might make me take it up again.. The tooled part is obviously veg tan. What kind of leather is the rest?

Well, congratulations. New machinery is always exciting. Speaking of which, I haven't had any new sewing machines for a while ... You, my friend, are a bad influence!

I often look at your ads, never sure what I'd do with that nice looking leather, but I don't understand what "per foot" means. Square foot or running foot? If it's running, how wide would a particular piece be? Knowing that might give me a better idea if I just want to buy something and hope I find a use for it. @nstarleather Thanks

Must have been on a day I was absent ...

Yep, the wimmin start early, being fussy about their purses. Strap length has bitten me a couple of times. Looks like you did the smart thing and made the strap a clip on separate piece. Looks like the butterflys took a lot of work. I've made a few quick little purses from the bottoms of old jeans. The cuff becomes the top and then the imagination can be your guide. I usually line them, use the back pockets in some way and make either a denim or leather strap. A mystery braid strap gives you a chance to put your leatherworker spin on them. My lack of creative eye means mine end up fairly utilitarian. Sewing can be a challenge sometimes, depending on what you run into for thick seams. Luckily I have a couple of big sewing machines.

Congrats on that accomplishment. What did you do for soles? I've looked and between sizing them right and high cost, I'm still sporting wally world sneaks.

Thank you for the explanation. The whole thing is a study in functional simplicity.

I am a little curious about the belt loop attachment, Does it bridge between the flap and holster? The whole rig makes me wish I was a cowboy so I'd have an excuse to wear it to town. Thanks

@Dwight, I didn't realize the 2 were so close in spec. I like the look of the Outlaw (and the name) more than the Boss. The feed type seems to be a bit different, just at a glance. I started out wanting to machine sew leather. Ended up with a 111W while looking at the Outlaw. Something about no electricity appeals to me. Ended up with a 441 clone just because of the small incremental money to get to the next level machine up. I just screenshotted this pic from a Tippman Industrial video and now I want one mounted on a bench like this in a small trailer workshop! Sorry for the rabbit trail ...

Instead of stating the obvious things about the great look and workmanship, I'll say I appreciate the high res pictures so I can really zoom in on the details as I plot to steal some of them ... I've never done a double layer holster but I have some 5-6 oz leather that may be great for it. I like the smooth interior.

I quit trying to follow this lengthy back and forth but I'll suggest looking at Blackrock's Leather N' Rich rather than DIYing it: https://www.amazon.com/BLACKROCK-LEATHER-CLEANER-WITH-COND/dp/B008NB5QC0/ref=psdc_15718541_t1_B0846TH772 I don't know exactly what's in it and I'm not interested in defending it. It just works for me. YMMV.

It's not a 201, if he has it listed that way. It's a Class 15. Not that it makes any difference to all the foregoing comments. It's still heartache waiting to happen. Your work looks quite nice. Keep saving! EDIT: Actually there are 2 different machines pictured. The bottom is a 15. Maybe the top is a 66? Regardless, doesn't change anything.