Kevinjohnson

Sounds like there might be a little rawhide in the middle of the leather your trying to sew. Casing might work, however, plan on spending lots of time rubbing-out machine foot marks. Also, you run the risk of pulling your needle out depending on the moisture content of the leather. Your stitch won't look as good but try using the biggest needle you have. This might be an example of stepping over a dime to pick up a penny. Eventhough the Tandy leather is cheaper, it still will cost you more in time and money than Herman Oak would of. I don't mean to sound brash and I'm sure Tandy leather has it's place, just not in a top shelf product. Kevin J

Art and Twinoaks, Thanks for the nice intro. and the response. I look foward to visiting w/ everyone and maybe showing a little of my work. Thankyou, KJ

Hey guys and gals, I have just recently registered and figured I might throw out a question or two. First, I would like to compliment the individuals that run and maintain this site. The format is very profesional, informative, and easy to navigate. It is also neat to have thousands of years of knowledge gathered in one spot willing to give advise and shop secrets to individual looking to better themselves and their work. Most everyone seem courteious and sincere unlike many other forums I have visited. My question is about the Cyclone stitcher. I'm wondering if there are a few of you out there that might know something about this machine? I recently talked to Connie Nagle, A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE, and he described the machine as the Rolls Royce of stitchers. He also added that it was excellently engineered and that it sounded like no other when it sewed. There seems to be a little mystery surounding this machine being that there were only 400 or so produced and not a lot of info on it. I would also like to see a picture of one if any of you have one. I would also like some feedback on the Campbell/Randall machines versus the Landis 3. I've heard that Don King said that the Randall produced finest stitch out of all of the needle and awl machines. Thanks for you time, Kevin Johnson