“Will it WORK?” Unbelievable Leather Sewing Machine

Today in the shop I am setting up my new industrial leather sewing machine. I get it running, struggle for w while, but get it threaded, and then make a small leather bowl to test its capabilities.
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I thought it would be interesting to bring you all along with me in the exploration of a new shop tool. Let us know in the comments below what you think about this type of video and if you wound be interested in seeing more like this I. The future.

[@uniballoutlaw]

after I became disabled after active duty I got into hobbies to fill my day and the one I started recently is leatherworking and I definitely need a a sewing machine and this one is pretty nice I was thinking about getting one of those $100 Amazon Cobbler ones, so thanks for posting this one

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Good luck. It’s an awesome hobby, by hand or by machine.

[@RedBeard_KNT]

Super cool machine! Can’t wait to see what you do with it!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Me either😁.

[@egbluesuede1220]

looks like a great machine and runs smooth and quiet. I love finding old tools and machines and figuring out how to get them to work for me, but I couldn't do it on camera for sure! Well done.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks for watching.

[@radnazona3979]

That's do it. Well done. The absolute best option for the workshop and making knife cases.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Agreed. Thanks for watching.

[@radnazona3979]

Shoot, make a case, make a belt for pants, try a thicker thread.. Go ahead.

[@Hector-vx5yc]

Brother I’m new to your channel, I must say!! The good lord has given you a great gift!! I’m really enjoying your channel and content!! Nicely done!!!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Welcome, and thank you for the kind words.

[@MASI_forging]

Great 👏👏

[@jamesblair4454]

Also, to get a backstitch, the only thing you have to do is do like three stitches forward pick up your walking foot, pull the leather back towards you and start the needle in the first hole, where the threads already are, and then start stitching again. That basically makes your lockstitch.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Ok, I like that and will definitely do it for hidden stitches, but for leather showing the stitches I don’t think that would look great. Thanks again for the help.

[@jamesblair4454]

@@TheArtofCraftsmanship I have been doing Leather work as a hobby for 12 years at least and since 2017 I’ve been doing it full-time and especially on a knife sheath or ax sheath you definitely need that double stitch at the beginning and end of every beginning and end. I do that with every sheath I make and not a single person has said anything and I know I’ve done hundreds. Only way, not putting a stitch to put a rivet the beginning and end. Nobody’s going to have a custom sheet made for a $10 Walmart knife so you’re dealing with peoples expensive knives and you don’t the stitches come undone, and potentially lose a very expensive knife

[@larryschmidt3594]

As I yell at the screen hold both threads back until you have a couple of stitches in. Then see what you have. That machine is a beast how heavy of leather will it sew, my Class 26 will sew 5/8 inch or so but also sew thin leathers.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you for the help. I blasted through 3/4 like it was nothing. Three pieces of 7-8oz leather. 🤯😁

[@bernardgenovese9645]

Dustin hello I can give you 2 combinations put your spool of thread outside so that it gets moisture and the other solution pass your thread from the top between two felt pens soaked in light oil or best of all silicone.... ...on occasion tell me not to use too much to avoid staining the leather. Bernard of Paris

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks so much for the advice. I’ll definitely do both.

[@richardcarver5356]

Get rid of the clutch motor (loud and heavy). Put a servo motor on it. It'll be 80% -90% quieter. You can also have the needle stop up or down. Also can set top speed/rpm. Have done this on my wife's commercial straight stitch and her commercial serger. She absolutely loves them.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Hmmmm. I like that idea. Can I get one that has the same HP?

[@chuckyfiche]

@@TheArtofCraftsmanship The DC Servo Motors are built differently and do have as much, if not more power than the older clutch motors. It is hands-down the best upgrade you can do, in my opinion. The needle positioner is a great addition. The needle can be set to always stay down, and you back-peddle once to lift it. They are also programmable for top-end speed, so you can really slow them down. I have two machines with @ReliableCorporation SewQuiet motors and would recommend them.

[@jamesblair4454]

You have to hold onto the top thread and bottom thread, and hold tension on them when you start sewing. if it looks like your thread from the bobbin is coming up from the top, loosen the tension a little bit for the top thread. Do you want that stitch to be in the middle of the leather not up top

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you! That seems like a consensus. I appreciate the advice.

[@JohnSmith-gs4lw]

If you ever get bored, go get your riggers ticket and you can sew skydiving equipment at the local drop zone. Not leather, but thick webbing.

[@Miguel_ON65]

Very good, Dustin! You are still the workshop teacher. Although I don't see you as a tailor hahaha. It is not easy to see the system and maintenance of the sewing machines, although it is simple to understand how it works. But once again, you have achieved it. Congratulations

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks my friend. I have too many hobbies😂.

[@judithwright5084]

Hold you tail of thread when you first start stitching

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you for the advice. I definitely will do that.

[@LewisSkeeter]

Is that actually a new machine? It has a retro look.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

I have no idea. I am struggling to find any information about it on line.

[@2gpowell]

Sewing machines are very intimidating for me. I make knife sheaths and shoes from oak tanned leather. So, I decided on a simple brogue design for my shoes from the 19th century. Because it's a simple design with very little sewing needed. I can hand sew with heavy thread in a quick time.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Right on. I’ll looking to that. I’ve been using my wife small machine for 20 years, so I’m ok with it.

[@2gpowell]

@@TheArtofCraftsmanship I have owned a Tippman Boss for several yrs. and love it. But I generally do not work with heavier leathers. 4-5 oz is what I use for shoes, so hand sewing is a breeze.

[@lukelofgren4108]

I know i want it and i haven't seen it

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

😁😉

[@tonyn3123]

My Dad did leather work when I was a kid and I have developed a hankering to get into it. I have acquired some tooling and supplies from Marketplace that should get me going. I am a green amateur in leather working. It looks like you are discovering items with the new machine that piques your interest. I am doing the same with my new hand tools. Best of luck.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Awesome! Good luck. It’s a very rewarding hobby. Thanks for watching.