Moderator Wizcrafts Posted May 4, 2019 Moderator Report Posted May 4, 2019 That's awesome. Congratulations! The needle and awl machines produce some of the best stitches that can be made. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members DavidMillsSaddlery Posted May 4, 2019 Author Members Report Posted May 4, 2019 8 hours ago, Wizcrafts said: That's awesome. Congratulations! The needle and awl machines produce some of the best stitches that can be made. I haven’t quite got the Union Lockstitch figured out yet... biggest problem is when ending the stitch, is getting the thread to come out... it’s always half way around the cycle... Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted May 4, 2019 Moderator Report Posted May 4, 2019 3 hours ago, turbotexas said: I haven’t quite got the Union Lockstitch figured out yet... biggest problem is when ending the stitch, is getting the thread to come out... it’s always half way around the cycle... I had a trick I learned to finish sewing in the last hole. I'll try to remember it and get back to you. It's been 8 years since I sold my second ULS. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted May 4, 2019 Moderator Report Posted May 4, 2019 Okay, I remember how I finished sewing with no extra holes. When edge stitching I would turn the belt, strap, whatever, sideways so that the awl came down outside the leather as the take-up mechanism peaked at the top, locking in the last stitch inside the last hole. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members Big Sioux Saddlery Posted May 4, 2019 Members Report Posted May 4, 2019 Mechanical marvels, these wonderful old machines. Looks like she runs pretty smooth, original treadle stand, NICE!! But for the love of God, put your arch cover on! Quote
Members DavidMillsSaddlery Posted May 4, 2019 Author Members Report Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Big Sioux Saddlery said: Mechanical marvels, these wonderful old machines. Looks like she runs pretty smooth, original treadle stand, NICE!! But for the love of God, put your arch cover on! Yes it’s back on! I was watching to learn.... the mechanics of it! 3 hours ago, Wizcrafts said: Okay, I remember how I finished sewing with no extra holes. When edge stitching I would turn the belt, strap, whatever, sideways so that the awl came down outside the leather as the take-up mechanism peaked at the top, locking in the last stitch inside the last hole. I’ll try that today! Thank you! Quote
Members Big Sioux Saddlery Posted May 4, 2019 Members Report Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, turbotexas said: Yes it’s back on! I was watching to learn.... the mechanics of it! Fascinating, isn't it?! I could walk by a room full of brand new heavy sewing machines, without taking a second look. But these vintage machines were truly designed to stitch heavy leather, beautifully, and my heart beats a little faster when I see one. Quote
Members dikman Posted May 4, 2019 Members Report Posted May 4, 2019 I'll bet you like watching old stationary/steam engines too. I'd say you've done well getting a wee beastie like that, tt. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members DavidMillsSaddlery Posted May 5, 2019 Author Members Report Posted May 5, 2019 2 hours ago, dikman said: I'll bet you like watching old stationary/steam engines too. I'd say you've done well getting a wee beastie like that, tt. This is the second beastie I’ve recently acquired... I’ve also got a Union Lockstitch I’m learning to use! I just thought my singers laid a pretty stitch! Well they do, but not as pretty as these! 3 hours ago, Big Sioux Saddlery said: Fascinating, isn't it?! I could walk by a room full of brand new heavy sewing machines, without taking a second look. But these vintage machines were truly designed to stitch heavy leather, beautifully, and my heart beats a little faster when I see one. I always wanted one years ago when I had a retail saddle shop... Quote
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