The "45 Type" Machines (Ga5-1, Cb2500, Etc)

[ChimeraKennels]

I am curious about the "boning" to reduce scuff marks from this type of machine. Also, has anyone here ever tried to "cushion" the leather from the feed dogs by perhaps putting a piece of electrical tape on the leather on both sides of the seam prior to sewing...but not having it where the actual seam is...just to see if that helps reduce scuffing on leather?

[Ferg]

My experience with most any type of tape used similar to this is the adhesive that stays on the surface of the leather.

Best way to reduce the marks, not necessarily eliminate them? Use smooth dogs and/or presser feet. I also use a smooth needle plate with a slot for the needle. Doing this requires lowering or on some machines removal of the feed dogs. If your requirements call for sewing soft leather consistently I would use the smooth feet and slotted plate. The machine will need some adjustment since you do not have ridges on the feet or dogs to move the leather through the machine.

ferg

I am curious about the "boning" to reduce scuff marks from this type of machine. Also, has anyone here ever tried to "cushion" the leather from the feed dogs by perhaps putting a piece of electrical tape on the leather on both sides of the seam prior to sewing...but not having it where the actual seam is...just to see if that helps reduce scuffing on leather?