Crosara

Thank you both. Seems like youre both all for looking local if possible. I appreciate the suggestions as well, and will look into it. absewing seems to be good. I will update when i have questions about one i am eyeing up.

It seems somewhat difficult to find a used one and then also have it be reliable. Used cars i know what to look for, a used machine i have no idea. More peace of mond to go new. Im not that far from calgary so it may be worth a look, definitely worth it to find a canadian dealer either way. yes i was thinking of going cylinder arm. And if you could find that thread that would be much appreciated. yes as for the thickness i know probably 1/2” is tge capacity ill need for as you said the triple seams on these larger items. thanks for the recommendations on brands and dealers. Thats what i was looking for. Also stating tandy is decent for entry level, thats good to hear. Would be nice to save on the exchange and probably heavy canadian duties. I have learned many times buy once cry once is the right mindset, too many cheap tools ive got in my line of work and have learned better you do generally get what you pay for. My price range isnt gonna be $7k off the bat, maybe a $2k range im seeing good entry level ones. I did say bigger bags, and projects of that magnitude. I would assume a majority of people here think exotic skins when i say that (which is what i am talking about) but i dont disagree some people think of left field projects like that lol. generally just small goods like wallets, purses, clutches etc. dont plan to machine sew small items or exotic skin items….yet

Seeing as youre in Oz, you should be able to get Oz croc no problem from within the country. As i am not there, but know your customs are tough, i am not sure how importing there works. What i do know is any good supplier sends all the needed CITES paperwork to get it to you, nothing needed from you on your end. Majority of countries worldwide are signed in agreement with the CITES paperwork and jt should not really be an issue. In Canada, the gator from the US comes in no problem, and for me to sell goods made with said gator, out of country, i simply get a re-export permit. Government websites are convoluded at best but its not as bad as i once thought

Inept at sewing fabrics with a machine. It has been a good decade since ive touched one. Im sorry last night was late when i finally got access to ask this and didnt really expand on everything i was trying to ask. I would like to expand to producing larger items quicker like duffels and backpacks, hence why a machine interests me. As to what type of machine, ive been looking at weaver supply for their intoductory machines. Seems to be a good place to find one, unless somebody here has better suggestions (im sure they do in other threads i will be perusing). Made to order exotic leather products, hand stitched, is what i mean, but for general cowhide and the likes i would like to use a machine for making larger items quicker. Around the 4-6oz range, for machine produced items. i will still hand stitch more expensive leathers until i can learn a machine well enough, is my plan. thanks for the quick responses, apologies for not providing as much info as i shouldve, mightve helped you a but with your answers

Hello everybody. id like to start off saying i really like the environment on this site and hope to get some good help along the way. so to jump right in, i know how to stitch leather, where i struggle however, is using a machine. I have yet to buy one, but would like to learn how to use a machine for some projects. I cant seem to find guides on using a machine other than to obiously use different and unwaxed thread. my main question is, does one crease the leather like with hand stitching? Is back stitching necessary on the beginning of the thread run? I am assuming it is similar to normal sewing which i am inept at. So any advice or guidance to point me in the right direction would be much appreciated especially with my main questions as stated. thanks all