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    Sewing Machine Deals for the DIY Guys

    Singer 111W151 with table, accessories, new variable speed motor, knee foot lift. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/560162435940854 I have had this for a couple of years. It is in great shape. The variable speed motor has less than an hour on it. It has had intermittent trouble picking...
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    Stitching Pattern and Quality

    So Lean, I told you that I was holding on to my ignorance of what happens under the bobbin cover as one of the great mysteries of life...... and then you go and post this (awesome) diagram? Where am I going to turn to for the magic? Don't talk to me about Santa Claus.
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    Stitching Pattern and Quality

    Well I think I have it........ but it still feels like sewing into nothing. I have a single stitch machine with no reverse so getting past the material and then pivoting on the needle just seems to be sooooo sloppy that I expect to have lots of slack in the stitch. But these look like they...
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    Stitching Pattern and Quality

    Thanks Squirrels and Lean. The idea of going beyond the material and sewing into 'nothing' is not intuitive but makes sense once I think about it.
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    Stitching Pattern and Quality

    Carl has an interesting stitch on his Versastraps. It seems to wrap around the strap rather than stopping short of each edge. Does anyone know if there is specific value in that method and, if there is, how to do it on a straight stitch machine?
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    Stitching Pattern and Quality

    @ckossuth I saw your stitching on your Versa Straps goes right around the edge of the strap rather than starting and stopping short of the edge. Is there an advantage to that, and if so, how do you do that on a straight stitch machine? If you ever have a chance to post a / some video(s)...
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    Stitching Pattern and Quality

    I am sure there are lots of servo motors out there. Here is the one I just picked up for my old Singer to replace that enormous and scary fast clutch motor. https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-CSM1000-Machine-SM550-1-PLKHG484UY5151/dp/B016EJ1WB6 It bolted right into the table in no time and works...
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    Your Sewing projects?

    That is just beautiful work Tartan! Humbling and inspiring all at once.
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    Stitching Pattern and Quality

    Thanks Lean. I am using a pretty heavy duty machine (Singer 111W-151) so I should be able to hit the tension requirement. I will try cranking the top thread tension even more. Note: I should have labeled these. Silver is top (spool) thread and Tan is bottom (bobbin) thread The Silver...
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    Stitching Pattern and Quality

    I am really new to both a saddle and a sewing machine. So I have a significant interest in learning all I can before hoisting my pittard 20' in the air trusting my own rookie work. I figured I may not be alone in this insecurity so I wanted to start a thread where we could get some feedback on...
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    Cheap haul rope organizer

    Very nice Always. What method did you use to heat this? I tried it using the same hanger with water and couldn't get it hot enough to bend. Tried over an open flame and got the expected result of an overheated section that turned to liquid while surrounding sections remained stiff. I am...
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    Versa/Versa Lite Strap!!!

    Much appreciated
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    Versa/Versa Lite Strap!!!

    Carl you mentioned a specialized needle to avoid tearing the webbing. I am told to avoid pointed leather needles but that most others will do. Do you have a specific model that you could reference? Thanks
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    SloMo`s DIY Saddle Hunting Platform

    Oooops! Offer accepted at $27.50 shipped. Did I do that? I like the shape of this and am hoping that the tabs in the rear can offer a good foundation for a cam over cleat of some kind. I will post an update when I get it and can take off the bottom cover to see how it is built.
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    SloMo`s DIY Saddle Hunting Platform

    Sheldon is this similar to the one you got? I am considering that one but also intrigued by the one in this picture. It's a crapshoot to know how they are built till it arrives. Has anyone tried this model?
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    Sewing Resources and Information

    I lucked out. It was on ebay but located 15 miles from my home so shipping was not an issue. $200 with table, bobbin winder, thread stand, knee lift for the foot and the original clutch motor. I need to replace that monster with a servo. The original clutch motors were single speed only and...
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    Sewing Resources and Information

    Thanks Skell I just picked up a Singer 111W151 which looks like the perfect machine for this stuff. I am not sure which I will enjoy more: Fitting out the machine or making my own gear. I am betting it will be a draw.
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    Sewing Resources and Information

    I am seeing many different needle point types. Is there a recommended point for nylon and poly webbing?
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