DieselTech

In the 1st set of pictures on the 2nd Pic, that is the leather puckering on the back. Believe that is due to presser foot tension too high. So here is a couple more pics of the same piece of leather in different lighting.

Ok guys & gals I believe I got it straighten out. 138 bonded nylon Size 22 or 23 needle. I have not verified needle size. 1.02mm chrome tan upolstery leather folded over & sewn. I believe for testing purposes on this thin of leather I got it as good as it can get for my given thread, needle, & leather selection. To correct thread tension from out of the box. I tighten silver knob 1/2 turn. Then i tighten black know a touch less that a 1/2 turn. Here is couple pics of stitching.

It would help if we all knew what industrial sewing machine in question? What machine were you asking about.

Guys & gals I finally got my cobra class 26 up & running. I have a question regarding the thread tension knobs. I watched Al Bane thread tension adjustment video & I can't tell in the video which knob he is adjusting. There is 3 knobs. I think he adjusted the big black knob in the center. My top thread is looping on the bottom, telling me to tighten my top tension. Can somebody tell me which knob to adjust 1st? Also the silver knob is completely loose. What does it control. Is that some type of fine thread tension adjustment? Should the silver knob have some tension on the spring that is behind it? Thanks any & all help will be greatly appreciated.

As soon as I get around to installing the cutters blades. I will report back with my thoughts. I did watch this guy cut saddle skirting with it & I know it wasn't designed for that. But it did cut the 14-16oz leather saddle skirting.

Thanks rk. I will try to get a look at the saddle this weekend. Then I will kinda get a idea of what they used & what direction to go. Thanks.

Thanks. rk. I appreciate your expertise. I think I may have chance to look at the saddle again this weekend. I will try to remember to check the billet tie hole size. Thanks again.

Thanks for posting the link. Lmao I do everything from my phone & haven't figured that out yet.

If you decide to do another sling. I think weaver leather carries the 1907 sling hardware.

Thanks kgg. I might look into setting my machine up with the extended foot lift lever/bracket. Especially if my foot gets tired.

Ok I think I figured where that extra bracket/lever goes on the class 26. I think it might be for or to offer a different lift option for the foot. Possibly for a knee lift setup. Here is couple pics.

@Wizcrafts so if I am reading & understanding this correctly. That black lever/bracket is something to do with the chain foot lift? I took a couple pics of my machine, because im still at a loss. Thanks for the help. I appreciate it.

Does anybody know where this piece goes on a cobra class 26? Looks like a bracket and or a actuating lever of some sort. Thanks.

Yeah! Took them 3 months to get here!!! at 7mph! No the freight company that delivers, I have them just sit in the trailer. Makes it pretty easy off a lift gate.

Yeah it hasn't moved for a long time. Tell me about! I'm glad I set my alarm for 6am. I have almost got it assembled.

Well I just said "F" it & bought 1 of these strap cutters. I will let you know what I think of it in a few days if I get around to it. Lmao I got a Cobra 26 to assemble too.

Check out rocky mountain leather I think they carry fabric lining. They also got rfid blocking material.

Ok thanks rk. If I was using 3/8" wide 8-9oz latigo billet tie/lace. What size would you make the billet holes? It does have the lace that passes thru the top 2 holes 3 times on the billet. I don't have the saddle. Till it gets cold. Then the guys stop riding. Thanks. Appreciate your help.

Looks nice. Great tooling work.

Dang sucker's were here b4 6:30am this morning. Cobra 26 all bundled up.

Finally got around to using this skiver. It done a excellent job on some latigo for saddle billets ties. This skiver works great, once you learn the adjusting techniques. Here is couple pics of making saddle strings.

Dang LMC did not "F" around when shipping my Cobra class 26. It is suppose to arrive somewhere between 7-11am. Might get it in the shop & set up. Hopefully. How do you think the class 26 will handle 18oz waxed canvas? I would like to make some waxed canvas & leather totes.

There is more than 1 way to do it. Some lightly oil then dye. Some dye & then oil. If you plan on dying & then apply antiquing gel & such. I would look into Don Gonzales antiquing video. It is not long & lots of great info he points out.

That looks sharp! Nice work. Make sure to post up a Pic when it is finished. The acetone is a bit more harsh I would say. As it removes the oils & such from the natural veg tan leather. I think denatured alcohol will clean that up. I also think your saddle tan will cover it fine. Just make sure to condition it after you get it done to help replenish the oils & such.

Got any pics. Might help others about giving advice on removing the blue stain/rub off. I would think denatured alcohol or acetone should take off the blue. You always got option to dye it darker if you are working with natural veg tan. Sorry to hear about the pain. Who would ever think their shirt would stain your leather.