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[@jayjohnson1440]

Dude, hands down, I learn so much from you, especially with the behind the scenes efforts that go into leather crafting! Thank you.

[@Mraquaholic]

I don't know why all you guys go on about speed reducers that can cost big bucks. On both my Durkopp machines I took off the hand wheel and replaced it with a 270mm taperbush pulley. Then changed the pulley on the servo motor to 40mm or as small as you can go and I've got a stitch at a time for around £40 finished. it's the same ratios that you're talking about without the expense and I reckon you'll get more torque and the big pulley is far easier to use than the original handwheel. Thank me later.

[@user-tw6pl2sm4g]

Awesome video! Lot of information that you mast have to know for good starting work. Thank you man! I working on post bed walking foot sewing machine, but I sew caps, not leather. And now I know what I need to improve in my equipment!

[@StoryDrivenThomas]

Never thought I would watch a sewing machine video start to finish 😅. Great vid as always.

[@markfilippone3845]

Excellent presentation. Great video quality, colours, hues, layout, lighting and editing. Class act. Thank you for steering me in the right direction; thereby preventing me from purchasing the wrong machine!

[@66madwriter]

Really awesome. I was just about to buy a sewing machine and the price was intimidating. After watching this video, turns out they offer EVEYTHING you mentioned. I was just smiling as I bought it. Perfect and very helpful. Thanks a lot.

[@chrisbraissant8572]

Machine with DC burshed motor - Slightly pressing on the foot pedal usually deactivate the break. The machine can be turned by hand easily after.... (Might not work on all models! )

[@seandepoppe6716]

Thanks for the tips! I enjoy your videos while doing my own leather work 👍😎👍

[@smu1129]

And just today I sewed the first piece on my restored 70 year old harness stitcher. Coincidal timing is coincidal 😂. Thanks for continuous awesome content.

[@seansysig]

Thanks for sharing the vital information regarding the brushless DC motor, speed reducer, and drop down edge guide.

[@TheHouseOfTyrell]

Just started leather crafting 2 weeks ago and I probably watched all of your videos already lol. Great content and advice. Thanks!

[@escobarl103]

It's so easy to watch through them all lol.

[@santiagoreyes3632]

Just saw the V6 I ordered got shipped, I'm so excited to see how it came out with the blue instead of the olive.

[@nss2861]

This video is super helpful. I learned a lot from this. Thanks so much for producing a very informative video like this. It helps me to choose the best machine to pursue my bags project. Three thumbs up!! Can you also make a video on how to grind/sanding the pressure foot? I have mine that leaves marks every time I stitch a thick leather.

[@campbellleatherworks5037]

Great video as usual. Wishing you all the best!

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

Enjoyed watching this video. Good solid information. Would casually mention (when your pockets are ready) purchasing a skiver, if you are sewing heavy leathers. Also do not be afraid of used machines less expensive than new and with a good tune up work equally as well.

[@markolson7877]

Admittedly I'm late to this party...But....by far one of the most pleasant, informative ( for me ) videos I've seen...Thank you!!! I plan to retire soon and have been leather working for 4-5 years; I plan to make it a small side gig!! Thank you again!!!

[@robertmansell3667]

Think you’ve just saved me a lot of heartbreak,buy right buy once 👌🙏

[@sewingqueen5409]

This is one of the most informative videos I have come across. Thank you, Sir

[@LittleKingGoods]

Glad it was helpful!

[@famminak852]

Thank you Ryan... after using that 'mother sewing machine' (😂) for thin leather now I'd like to invest in that cylinder sewing machine. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, appreciate it!!!

[@zelmalang1695]

Great breakdown. Wish I watched it before buying a machine. Thank you.

[@saulraygoza8139]

Excellent information, I have 2 industrial sewing machines (cylinder arm), the Golden Whell CS-441 extra heavy duty and the CS-8243, similar to the Cobra Class 4 and 26. With them I can do all kinds of leather work.

[@WithCandanceHill]

Will it work on shoes?

[@wayneg5296]

Speaking of lighting, absolutely lots of it! I have 3 and 4 lamps per machine. Good info!

[@LittleKingGoods]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markeaste]

Great video, for the many of us amateur leather crafters that do a lot of hand stitching and always on the fence about getting a sewing machine, there is some great advice here.

[@markolson7877]

Perfect description of....me...thank you

[@moetop]

8:30 I put a short led strip on the bottom side of the head above the table. Comfort is an important part of doing things like this. Even a chair can make a difference.

[@maryirwinartdesign8235]

Thanks for the explanation of a brushless motor! Could not figure out why it was so hard to turn my Juki hand wheel . Although, I did figure out with a “brushed” servo, if you ever so slightly press down on the foot pedal, like 1/8 or less”, it frees the wheel to turn. But it’s UBER sensitive, so that’s a learning curve it itself. I’d rather get a brushless with a needle positioner.

[@patriciacleghorn979]

I used a couple of lumbner scraps and locking swivel casters I bought from Harbor Freight. All my machines move now. It's easier to clean your work shop and change your area configuration if you add more equipment.

[@frankdearr2772]

Great topic, video is awesome, thanks 👍

[@mikekollross8810]

Great video In regards to walking foot I would suggest a compound feed or triple feed machine. Meaning it has the regular feed dogs from underneath, the walking foot and needle feed. Needle feed means the needle moves with the material during the walk. The needle is in the down position and pins the layers together.

[@sklee1644]

Thanks for your recommendation. Do you have any suggestion for brand? I am a beginner.

[@mikekollross8810]

@@sklee1644 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4vTZ4CJh5uVjdU Check Andrew Dyer on YT. He's got great info on industrial sewing machines, triple feed etc.

[@Stevieboy7]

For the brushed motor, you just need to push the pedal a hair to engage the clutch to handspin the wheel. It's not that difficult, maybe just something you never thought about doing. I still have the brush motor on my Juki 441 and it works a charm, I can feed by hand no issue.

[@maryirwinartdesign8235]

I have the same. I get nervous about accidentally pressing too much and making an wanted hole.

[@KerriBishman]

That’s exactly what I do too. Works for me.

[@Stevieboy7]

@@maryirwinartdesign8235 You don't need to press enough to get close to engage the motor, it's a fine line but easy to find after a few hours of sewing. For clarification, a brushless servo still has issue hand-turning smoothly (any motor will) without engaging the pedal a bit... it's just a bit less tension.

[@rahulpoddar801]

Awesome Information, thanks

[@hamooodal-kateeb1691]

Thnk u man this's so helpful

[@KerriBishman]

I’m scared to watch this. I feel like you’re going to make me want a new sewing machine : )

[@prasand]

I watched, and want another one. Spare yourself, stay away. 😩

[@KerriBishman]

@@prasand It’s too late!! I already watched and of course now want another one. I really do love mine, but I didn’t know you could add a table attachment to a cylinder arm. That would have been a great choice. Maybe next time.

[@prasand]

@@KerriBishman just got a computerized embroidery machine, also want a serger, and now because of this video: an industrial machine for leathercraft ... since I still do leather by hand. The only thing stopping me is the lack of space for the table, lol. 😩

[@hydmonger2816]

yup i have succumbed to the pressure.

[@KerriBishman]

@@prasand Find the space!! It’s worth it 🤣. I was killing my Bernina with light weight leather so I added an industrial machine. I’m amazed how much I use it and the projects I’m doing now that I never would have dreamed of when I started sewing.

[@vvoodoocrafts8511]

Hey my friend, I really enjoy watching your videos. 🤝🏽

[@kimfriend4308]

Very informative. Thank you

[@LittleKingGoods]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Vigoremakes]

wow thank you so helpful!

[@csorimagi]

Thank you, just at the right time :)

[@sandycheng9598]

Tks for the video, very informative indeed! May I know how the flat attachment secured? Tks.

[@Youtuberkit7]

Love your video I wish I could start my bag , sandals business. What kind of sewing machine you have now? Thanks again

[@rcamoonpie648]

Very helpful video! Hope I can justify my latest purchase of a techsew 4800 pro. Already own a juki 1508 which is great for my mainly automotive upholstery but thought I could use the cylinder arm possibly in that also? Not into sewing bags and etc but maybe one day.

[@thuglincoln7699]

Good callout @8:49 - I'm always trying to get lit properly. And you're right, it's not a good thing if you aren't.

[@vrmd825]

THANKS LOVE THIS

[@angelali9328]

Great video

[@gregahunt]

thanks for this vid!

[@kcstott]

not just a walking foot but a compound needle feed. that means walking feet, needle feed and feed dog all working together to feed the material.

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

yea. walking foot term has changed. The 16-141 I grew up on had a walking foot. Far cry from the newer triple feed or compound feed of today.

[@cadillacescalade1]

I have just added to my juki walking foot a wooden handle to crank manually but it is counter clockwise . It works perfect. There is a hole in the flywheel so i inserted a bolt and tight it to a wooden handle. It works perfect bcz i need to make one stitch per second only bcz of expensive leather i use and small piece work on

[@erniecarrasco9107]

My Juki DDL 555 has a roller wheel I think. I just bought it yesterday. Can I install a walking foot to it?

[@terrimurphy2121]

Wow that would be great to add! Like the Sail Rite portable machine.

[@swordfish1120]

Very good video. I'm new to sewing and I just picked up my first industrial unison walking foot machine with reverse, and I've ordered a brushless servo motor. Have you found that the drop down edge guide ever gets in your way? My machine came with a factory back tack, thread trimmer, F-40 control panel, synchronizer, and a pneumatic presser foot lift. Unfortunately this machine has a 220v three phase AC servo motor and I have not found a way to use this machine on 110v household current. While I'd very much like to keep these features it does not look good and so I ordered a 110v servo motor so that I can run the basic machine. I noticed that you did not mention any of the features that I listed as must have equipment. Is it fair to say these features, while nice additions, don't really have anything to do with getting quality results sewing leather goods or other heavy fabrics?

[@MarylandCrafts]

I’m new to leather crafting, would love to be recommended for the free course.

[@follow_MarLa]

This is probably one of the most helpful videos out there when looking into purchasing an industrial machine and not knowing what to look for. thanks 👍

[@lizy3812]

Thanks alot for this infos

[@elephantear7659]

great video

[@lynsmith2698]

Awesome video, I have a question. How do you tell what kind and weight of leather you can sew with your machine. I have sewed 3 layers of hair on cowhide with mine but have been too chicken to try sewing, say a veg tanned bridle leather with it.

[@rahhgerowd]

Show us your machines and what you use them for.

[@ravindrasonkar1611]

Enjoyed watching this video good sound & video quality, however I would like to know that which type of machine would be best for making gloves from fabric such as Jeans, Kevlar, & Leather, which would be helpful to stich the edges of the fingers perfectly.

[@francisacevedo1742]

Hello! Great advise! Where can I find a flat bed attachment for my machine? I don’t know if they sell it or if u have to custom make it. Thank you! 👍🏼

[@pauleyedwin6056]

Would be nice to see video on Adler 669 class machines comparison. Such as pros and cons and defiantly stitch comparison and any problems sewing over humps. Would be a good video a lot of people would watch. Thanks.

[@nowitstasty]

more than 2 month ago i got cylinder arm machine... to be honest- love it !!

[@chrisnixon2179]

what cylinder are machine did you get?

[@jorgeaugustocuro6362]

Son unos Artistas,te agradesco tu conocimiento y tu tiempo y paciencia excelentes personas ,que pasen un feliz DIA.

[@Dahna_]

I prefer the foot lift not the knee lift. I have the techsew 2700 and cobra class 4 both with foot lifts then I have post bed machine with a knee lift and I just greatly prefer pressing the pressure feet up with my foot. (kinda like driving) verses pushing to the side with my knee.

[@siham7010]

You missed one thing. What feed dog is good for leather. The machine i have has three sets of feed dog that typical grandma machines has but mine is industrial one. Your machine has single bar kinda feed dog. What do you suggest? Should i get the one that has bar feed dog? Thanks

[@HelenMcLean]

All great tips 👍 I always thought walking foot was the way to go but have been told that Combination Feed is better. Have you ever tried/compared?

[@mikekollross8810]

Judging by his slow mo he has a triple feed machine.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

"It's just not a good thing if you're not lit properly"... a message brought to you by the Prime Minister's Office of Canada. 🤣🤣🤣

[@maryirwinartdesign8235]

when “lit”properly , my stitching goes from bad to worse, 😆

[@joelwilman8712]

Did you exchange your 5100-se for the Adler 660 eco? If so, why? Love your work and video quality!

[@kevparris49]

What size stamp should i get for the back of my leather projects.

[@susancornishrealtor1485]

if you add casters under the machine, do you find that the work bounces? Or does the machine move around when you have a heavy project?

[@user-cb4zn6ns7d]

for textile bags with some water proof inside layer ... what kind of machine is good?

[@maryirwinartdesign8235]

Can you comment on the Brand of servo brushless motor and it’s power rating? I’ve heard they are all not equal. I did put the same box style in-line speed reducer you show from Toledo Sewing on my Juki 1541. I love it so much! But still don’t have the punch power for say 4 layers of 4-5oz chrome tan at a very slow speed. End up having to use the wheel to get through where seams meet for example.

[@marieanne1130]

what type and brand of wall hanging do you use? thank you. have a good day. kiss from Paris. bonjour, quel type et marque de tenture pour les tranches vous utilisez ? merci. bonne journée. kiss de Paris.

[@pauleyedwin6056]

One more thing to add is needle positioning system. Good video.

[@tektoneng]

Could you please measure and post what the outside dims of your speed reducer frame are? And what the pully diameter is? Thanks

[@0kiruku]

Thanks for an excellent video, can we use servo motor instead of speed reducer...

[@0kiruku]

Got my answer after 11 minutes

[@richardbenson4750]

What machine models do you have in this video?

[@tomazrutar3516]

Nice video but you need a walking foot triple feed.Should watch Alexander Dyer's video on that topic.

[@nancyhoward3557]

I just obtained a very old Mitsubishi CU865. I cannot find a lot of information about it. What other machine is comparable? Looking for videos and a manual.

[@pepekrozinek]

I bought the same machine and I can confirm all the points made here are 100% valid. This Durkopp 669 is BY FAR the most versatile and up to date machine you can buy. Compared to competition it is quite affordable, if you buy the ECO version. Worth every penny. Having spent quite some time comparing Jukis, Pfaffs and all the available Chinese knockoffs with 80s technology (list is too long), you cannot go wrong with Durkopp. It has longer arm, more foot lift and sewing capacity than other machines in this sector. It come with adjustable walking foot lift height, dual tension mechanism, lovely built in bobbin winder and massive paddle (came with 2 sizes) for reversing. Everything about it just screams Quality! Not made in China, but in the Czech Republic (where I come from) by a company called Minerva that has been in sewing machine business since 1881. I put together my own table and flat bed attachment (larger than a full size table). For motor I got the Reliable Servo. Not a bad choice, although it does need the speed reducer for the ultimate slow speed control in leather (i got the 3 in 1 installed on top of the table together with the motor, haha!). 3d printed my foot pedal and am using a bicycle bowden system to control the motor. Knee lift is good, would be better if it came out of the front, not the bottom of the machine. Don't buy the machine setup for synchronized binding (I did), because it will not work. Still have to gather strength to chop off a bit of the (expensive Durkopp) walking foot, just to get the binder deep enough to make it sew. Definitely not a machine for ripstop or lighter materials, as it obviously lacks the low tension range and the feed dog holes are quite large. It will pucker and shred your material. If you are willing to tinker with it, you might make it work though. Go to KH Sew for leather feet, binding attachments, guides etc., they are affordable, ship ridiculously fast and quality is decent. Hope this helps someone out! Don't hesitate to go Durkopp, you will not be disappointed! Cheers, Josef

[@magicman9486]

One thing i want to make for my machine is a pedal to do backstitch. Having to let go of my work to push the backstitch lever is a pain. Right foot/leg speed and lift and left foot backstitch.

[@paramdhillon7074]

Hello sir Why did you choose adler over juki for cylinder bed sewing machine?

[@francissalazar2957]

do you guys think using a Milwaukee headlamp or any other brand headlamp is good to see tops and French stitches ?

[@FranklinQuijote-ev1up]

Thanks for the tips Need help what Judi you have now

[@michaelwolf8781]

Choosing a machine is a struggle. The Adler is nice.

[@user-a33kixd2wq44]

great informative video. I would love the speed reducer. However, it is not a standard part in most models. The installation looks complicate and scary to me as a newbee.

[@chrisfournier6144]

Dead simple really and you can even make your own. Plenty of info on the web.

[@sweeyong7756]

could you use clicker press for embossing?

[@sklee1644]

Do you have any recommendation on what brand for beginner?

[@LizDavis2009]

Do you still have your TechSew 5100? I bought the 5100SE on your recommendation and I love it! It’s a real workhorse!!

[@MakerModder]

Mine is terrible. Its always jamming.

[@LizDavis2009]

@@MakerModder That’s too bad! What jams on it?

[@Stevieboy7]

@@MakerModder Probably not tuned correctly if thats the case. They are workhorses used in industrial shops throughout North America.

[@chrisfournier6144]

I have this machine as well. It is fabulous. I machined my own aluminum auxiliary flat table for it that requires two fasteners only. 1 minute table change.

[@BoredReisu]

I really need a machine that will sew high quality rodeo chaps, ya know a few layers of leather, including 7-8 ounce. I just can’t afford a cobra class 26 or 4 or anything like that. Been doin leatherwork for 20+ years but use a harness stitch, always have. So these days I’m trying to get a decent machine tbh. Just don’t know what to get

[@Umbrella_Repair]

Thank you, very interesting! I am from Russia, from North Kavkaz, but I am understand you.

[@marieanne1130]

Hello there Achievements are remarkable. Too bad, I can’t draw inspiration from one of your videos to assemble Chloé’s Darryl bag, so please keep this in mind. Have a good day. Kiss ----> Paris (France)

[@cihangedik2072]

can someone explain to me what it means burshless servo motor ? What kind of motor options we have and what is the difference ?

[@hopeindirect4165]

Craftsmanship of the masters. When I put on ma leather I made, and rock to sum Metallica, Delta Parole, Foo Fighters or the Smashing Pumpkins I feel like I can do anything in the whole wide world.

[@user-zj8ef6mk2t]

What kind of machine do you use and where can I find it?

[@benoitjocktane7148]

hey what happened to your Techsew 5100 SE???

[@mzalshevano6145]

Can a lot of this information transfer to a more personal home use machine?

[@Abraided]

I have a brushless servo motor. I know the value of adding a speed reducer to a clutch motor but is there still a value to adding a speed reducer to a brushless servo motor?

[@LittleKingGoods]

Yea for sure. It greatly increases torque.

[@ingetaffijn1592]

What kind off model off Adler do you have?

[@MuseLeathercraft]

Thanks Ryan, awesome > 🍿 as always! G

[@cp3onmtv963]

Good tips but be careful grinding down your feed dog teeth! Inevitably it will change the height of the dog and depending on how much you can adjust the presser foot above, it will cause feeding issues. With th insurgence of leatherwork/shoemaking in the past 5 years I’m unsure why these machine company’s haven’t started making a pre-ground or even rubber coated walking foot, but I learned this lesson the hard way on my Consew 206. Have extra presser feet before you start altering stuff! Adler 669 has been on my wish list for years, may have to spring for it 😅

[@jayjohnson1440]

What did you use to grind down your presser feet?

[@israeldiecel9479]

I want to buy a sewing machine, my doubts are more than it is common for machines to require adjustments, in these cases what do you do? Do you call a company that maintains your machines? Or do you carry out the updates and repairs yourself?

[@tedmerrick935]

Need to get better at had stitching first before I think about a machine. But would be nice as a time saver.

[@yunizaah]

Hello there. Please I make leather bags and I'm looking for the best machine to buy. The machine you showed in the first video what is the name. Hope for a reply thank you.

[@gosiab.4332]

I was wondering what type of presser feet do you use and recommend? :) By the way this video was very helpful, thanks!

[@terrimurphy2121]

A lot of sewers recommend buying the slim foot also.

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

maybe jackets and moccasins shoes later or the cylinder arm perhaps a machine built for someone who's in a wheelchair that has no leg movement and would like some freedom other than what is given to them that would be a hit as well not saying what's available in the future.