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To whomever it may concern, I am looking for a manufacturer or artisan that can make custom made leather cases using the corner stitching technique, preferably by machine as by hand takes too long. Maybe you know someone who used to make these? Thank you and best regards, Rokko Miyoshi
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Egad, I'm a dreaded newby. Humble apologies. I have lost more hair today attempting with no luck to locate an instruction manual for or pertinent to a Singer 331K104. I did find the singer parts list but that's all. And, yes, I did contact and actually speak with Singer. The lady was very cooperative and even looked in the filing cabinets but to no avail. I also visited numerous web sites and made numerous phone calls. Still no luck. Surely one of you must use this machine and can help? I'm an industrious retiree? (how can you be retired if you still work 7 days a week?) and really enjoy leather work. This machine was purchased, not to take the place of hand stitching, but for a special project which will entail several hundred like pieces of light leather best machine stitched. The machine was purchased from a retired tailor at a great price. in excellent condition, and has sewn (by him) several prototypes of my objects. Now that I have it in my shop and he is no longer available to mentor me, I could benefit by having the manual. I know this posting is too long, but I wanted to answer a lot of anticipated questions. BTW, I'm in Cortland, Ohio (near Youngstown) should anyone care to stop by.
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Hello! I am simply wondering if anyone has used or knows anything about the quality of Highlead machines? I have found very little material on these machines. Do they need constant repair? Do they perform as advertised? Are they as cost effective as other similarly priced machines? I am currently doing research for my first walking foot machine and have been looking at the GC0618-1SC. Here is a link to the site I found it on. http://www.sewingmac...gc0618-1-sc.php Any reviews or information would be greatly appreciated!
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ASC #9 will sew 3oz up to 3/4 inch thick. asking $1900 OBO Singer 29k72 patch machine $700 OBO Both machines work fine. I am selling to buy a new flatbed walking foot foot machine, or would consider trades. email me @ twistedhleather@gmail.com
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Hi guys and gals. I think i have made my decision based on everything that i have read and reviewed. I am looking for a Cobra Class 4 Premium machine for sale if anyone has one. Please let me know if you, or someone you know has one for sale! Thanks everyone! redsleatherco@gmail.com 859-468-5111 text me if possible, im not too good about answering unknown numbers...
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I have a tipmann boss sewing machine and don't put it to use enough. Machine is in excellent condition with very little use. I have all the documentation and most of the attachments, including flat bed, stitch guide and a lot of other accessories I have never used. They sell brand new on sale from Tipmann for $1195 with just the base unit. I am asking $1000 including all the accessories. The only reason I am selling this machine is because I found a Skiver and would put it to much more use than the Tipmann Boss. I am willing to ship anywhere that doesn't create a hassle. Thanks for looking! feel free to call 715-271-9558 I am in Portland, Oregon
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Adler 105-64 for sale, Wax Pot,Bobbin Winder,Stand. Great Shape and Ready to go..... 1500.00$ picked up in Oneonta,Alabama Will Post Pics Soon 205.919.8210 cell
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Hi, I'm a brand newbie to the Forum... what a great wealth of info on here!! :-) Was reading through tons of posts about machines and just very confused. I am looking for a machine to sew lightweight leather for bracelets, necklaces, earrings, etc... basically to make decorative stitches and to sew a couple pieces together. I'm guessing the maximum I would sew would be about 1/4" and under. I do also sometimes make cosmetic bags and use vinyl lining... so I would be doing that as well. And... of course my budget is peanuts. I think I'm doing a tune on my regular sewing machine and don't want to burn that out... so just need something to handle what I will be doing. Would the Consew portable 206R be good for my purpose? To start out with at least? I don't think I really need anything TOO heavy duty. (if I could afford it though... I would get the Consew everyone talks about... but can't really plunk down that much $$$ at this point). Any suggestions would be MUCH appreciated. Thanks! Kim
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Advertised this machine in the past but no longer able to find on the site. I have a new COWBOY 4500 SEWING MACHINE, as shown in Leathrcrafters and Saddlers Journal and offered by Toledo Sewing Machine. Has all of the listed accessories and much more that I had purchased for the machine. Large spools of thread, needles, etc; and will all be included. I am not able to pack and ship but machine may be picked up in Opelika, Al., just off I-85. Asking price is below the price machine is being sold and with free extras. $2500.00 cash takes it home. Wish I had discovered an experienced teacher in the area, to teach me how to use the machine but no luck around here. I think I put the cart before the horse when I made the purchase. Had no desire to to attempt to take a stab at making a mess of things with such a great piece of machinery so it sits on it's pedestal and waits for a more courageous individual. If you make the purchase, please plan on having assistance with you as I am not physically able to load or lift anything these days. disabled senior,senior. Hope this is a machine for someone. Ray
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Hello Everyone, Jus thought I would share this simple video I made on threading a leather sewing machine. I know when I got the machine - the directions had me searching youtube to find a quick answer. Only after watching several videos did I finally understand how to do it. Now this video makes it short and sweet and easy to see. Check it out... http://www.mrlentz.com/2013/03/how-to-thread-a-leather-sewing-machine/ Cheers! Mr. Lentz
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Hi gang, I started [trying to] sew leather handbags about 6 months ago and have been lurking here ever since to get a better feel for industrial machines and which one I need. I feel like I already know you all! I live in the southwest, not exactly a hotbed for used walking foot, cylinder arm machines... So I've been keeping my eye out for a Pfaff 335/Consew 227 head to have shipped here, for my local sew-n-vac guy ("Joe") to put on a table with a servo, hoping to get it all done for under a grand - I'm a little skittish about investing any more than that before I know what I'm doing and where my business is going to go. I figure anything I buy will be near impossible to resell around here if I change my mind. For what it's worth I'm sewing up to 4 layers of ~2oz leather, nothing too burly, plus some occasional upholstery fabrics and sunbrella. I have an older domestic Bernina that is great for anything lighter. But then! Joe comes into a Brother LS3-C53 (I think it's a C53B), which he'll install and purty up for me for $1500. It is one sexy beast. Older but very lightly used. A bit more machine than I was looking for or need, but I'd have the advantage of buying something I've met in person, from someone local. I've googled pretty thoroughly and haven't been able to find a manual on it or any specs, although I know it's in the same general class as Pfaff 345 / Consew 227. My questions: - What are its specs? (clearance, bobbin, needle/thread size range)? Joe says "it will work for what you want to do", ok I know that, but I want details. - What will it be like finding finding parts, feet? Is it interchangeable with other makes? - Anything else I should ask? I've looked around and think this is a great price, but spending $500 more than I budgeted is a big deal for me, especially if this is heavier duty than I need. I really don't mind sewing on a clunker til I know what I'm doing. Thanks so much for any thoughts. Hopefully I'll have finished work to brag about soon! -joy
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I am looking to buy a good, used spot setter machine. Manual or auto. If you happen to have one please contact me @ apr.gar419@yahoo.com Thanks April
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Greetings folks! I need help identifying this machine by Randall Machine Corp. What it does and what parts it's missing and hopefully where to get them. It was once set up to run by motor, with no clutch and a fairly high gear ratio.
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Hello, leather gurus, artisans, and hacks like me, I have an ooold Brother DB2-B755-3, which is identical to a lot of Juki's I see around, and looked in the .pdf manual that it accepts "DBx1 (DBx5)" needles. I am overwhelmed in confusion about needles and sizing and system and all things surrounding this. I took out the needle it came with because i wanted something smaller so I put in "Schmetz Leather 130/705" and under that it says "110/18". No good, unless i want to perforate leather. Did not make a stitch worth a darn. (see what I did there?!) I've seen all sorts of nonsensical numbers and am trying to hone in on what exactly will work for me. What is the relation between the DBx and the actual needle sizing? What will work for me? Thank you all for not making fun of me. Paul
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Is there any projects out there for sewing machines? I've looked on you tube, the forum and googled about and there is loads of beginner projects for hand sewing. Is there anything similar for machine sewing projects out there? I've got experience with an industrial machine but leather is new to me. I'd like to sew some simple things for gifts - and as my own introduction to working with leather. Thanks. Kevin D.
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Hi Leatherworker! I'm totally newbie, have been reading on here for long time. cause want to get a right sewing machien to start to make something at home, like bag, purse, cases. my budget was around 300 dolloars, but now I realized it's impossible to get one to working on leather. I looked online and saw 3 machines, hope you guys can help me 1. Consew 206RB, it doesn't say is RB1 or 2 ..., has stand and 1/2 hp motor, cording foot, welt set of feet, bobbins and needles. 2. Juki lu-563, pretty good condition. 3. Mitzi LU401BCT, It has a 200 watt 110v motor. I searched this machine, seems not many people use it. so which one should i choose? man, can't wait to make something at home, but I know still has a long road to walk ... help me please!
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I bought an old secondhand leather sewing machine (an Adler 169) and all's right except the marks that makes the pressing foot: it's a little wheel with a graven impressed (I think it's for pull the leather better) BUT this leaves marks on the leather. If I got down the pressure doesn't sew good because not drag the work. The problem: The guilty: That only happen significantly in cow leather, but is the one I want to sew. There's any trick to avoid it? Or you know if a teflon wheel exist? Or something to do after in the leather to eliminate or dissimulate? Please, any idea will help! Thanks a lot!! Greta
