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Absolutely, I intended no criticism. The scene itself is quite nice. Just trying to understand. The whole laser thing is on my backburner as maybe a way to mark or cut out patterns.

Curious how deep this laser engraving runs? Is it detectable to the touch? Or is it just flat? I don't care for laser engraving on firearm because it just seems like flat, lifeless Paint By Numbers. Maybe laser engraving on leather could be further tooled?

Yep, that's how I'd count them. The first hole would be zero, basically. Now you know it's dialing all the way back. As for why it's hanging in the other direction ... I haven't a clue, sorry. The Sewing Machine Sages here will have to sort it out. If it were me, I'd start by looking at the chain of things that happen when you're adjusting the length. There's got to be a burr or some roughness in whatever it is that adjusts the stitch length.

@cynthiab Have you set it to the max stitch length and counted the stitches? Maybe you're getting 5 but the indicator doesn't go all the way. That's the case with my 111w153. You could just run a few inches in paper or cardboard without thread. Locking up on the other end, I have no idea.

That is a great idea. I think I'll use it but I'll have to look for a used drill press since the one in my shop tends to be covered in oil most of the time. I can see it being very useful.

That is a beautiful edge finish. Thanks for sharing it.

Yeah, be real careful about taking their temperature. I lost a little pal a few years ago and I really, really wouldn't want a reminder of that loss. I've cried more over that little guy than any human being I've ever lost. I still do.

Yeah, rolled handles are on my short-list wanna do, too. Those worked out nicely But ... umm ... I'm a little shocked that you appear to have a "Hello Kitty" stamp in your arsenal.

I know @kgg is looking hard at that missed thread guide, but the raggedy/torn look of (I think) that chunk of bobbin thread at the end of the video is nagging at me. I wonder, @Frodo - when you forced the needle down, did you maybe gouge the crap out of something that's eating the bobbin thread? How about that needle guard on the hook? Could it be way out of shape and tangling with the bobbin thread? Will it pick up the bobbin thread, if you start from scratch?

Where is the bobbin thread in these pictures? At the end of the video, it looks like a broken chunk of it is hanging in one stitch, then the static picture lower down, that tangle of thread all looks like top thread, too. I'm guessing the thread nest in the lower pic is because you pulled those 2 layers apart? May I assume you rolled the machine over by hand and observed the hook going around and grabbing the needle thread? I'm really curious what's happening here. Could there be a nest of crap under the hook/bobbin case area causing it to drag? As soon as I read "I forced the needle to go down" in your second sentence, I cringed ...

@Keevin This should get you going. Alternatively, you could do a Youtube video and just leave a link.

Oh, my. What a very cool old machine. I think many members here would swap their second born for a chance to own it. Following people - click on their user name and you'll see a "Follow Member" button towards the top. Click it and you're instantly a stalker! I believe there's an option to not let people follow you, so you may not get the follow button.

When I want a picture to upload somewhere, I text it to my email address. Text pics tend to be fairly small and they're automatically in my email. I use GIMP but it's not really one or two clicks and done.

I'm interested in lasts but I'm in the US and I bet the shipping would be a killer. 10.5 EEEE for me, if it somehow works out. I'm following your adventure in the other thread with all the machines and kind of envious ...

I like this a lot. Strap handles like that are on the short list of things I want to learn.

For your Singers, these 2 links may help you sort out your old machines and their original purpose: https://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/model-list/index.html https://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/singer-sewing-machines-for-manufacturing-purposes.html

Nice work. Amazing how some of these old machines even ran before they were put up.

Certainly. A couple of 29-4s near me here in the rural far north US sold a few months back for $275 each.

Get a cone of new thread, too, while you're waiting for the needles to arrive. Your free thread may be fine, but eliminate that variable. Once you have it cooking along, then try the older thread. And follow kgg's advice about top and bottom thread.

Thanks, that's more than I had. I micrometered some black, which I've read is double dyed so that's probably why it measured closer to v69/v92 (not to mention how difficult it is to micrometer thread ... ). I wouldn't use it for anything important, anyway.

I've got a few old spools of "24/4 Cotton Shoe Thread". I'm really just kind of curious where it falls in the world of thread. I mean it's kind of self-explanatory but there just doesn't seem to be much in the way of information about it when searching. seems like Shoe Thread should be able to stand up to harsh enviroments. It measures somewhere between V69 and V92, sews fine in my 111W machines and subjectively breaks about as hard as recent production V92 nylon thread.

I think, @SUP, in this case some education would go a long way. First, with 100+ knives, I think it's unlikely he has high end knives worthy of hand crafted, bespoke sheaths. Which is my second point, that there's a big difference between a Savile Row suit and one from JC Penny, though to the average person they look similar. Make your husband a really nice knife sheath. There's plenty of inspiration in these pages. Stamp it, carve it, inlay it, something nice. Finish the edges beautifully. Then your potential customer might see the difference between your work and a Genuine Split Grain Pleather, mass produced sheath. Maybe he even has a knife or two worthy of your level of craftsmanship.

If you value the scrap at zero, then the portion you used cost more than you paid overall. Academic anyway, if you're not selling your items.

Very clean and neat.

Would unsewing it and adding welts give you some room to work? I think we're talking about length rather than width but maybe. Or, cut it straight down the center and add a filler piece in contrasting color. Maybe do it all - welts and a filler piece in contrasting color.