Thanks Dav I appreciate that.

Thanks very much Jon.

Thanks very much Frank, that's very good of you, and much appreciated.

Thanks very much.

Oh that sounds good fun...make sure you have a life jacket...just as an insurance!!

@@harryrogers I understand. It's a big step. Thank you for the advise.

Oh a nice collection there!

Hello Paul....Good to find you here....it may not be picked up by your reader but there is a drop down link beside the title.....anyway here is a link: www.tysew.co.uk and do ask anything...always do it on the bodger what's app..All the best Harry

Harry Rogers thanks Harry yes it doesn’t always pick up what’s on the screen drop bout boxes et cetera doesn’t work so thanks for the link I’ll go on there have you got any other links to where to get rivets from it seems like I go through like ball fly quite a few break we are back the wrong putting together a bit frustrating when you can’t see what you’re doing as well

Hi this set up is ideal for shoe uppers as the top and bottom feed give a very good transit. I did have a walking foot post bed, but for shoe work I personally found the walking foot was more difficult to guide. This machine in the video is not suited to heavy veg tan in my opinion its great for shoe uppers and wallets , but if you are sewing heavier veg tan leathers for strong bags etc I would be looking to the cylinder arm machines like in my bag making video.

I believe Pfaff is the premium quality machines. So much so, I purchased an old used pfaff 193 (not reverse) instead of a new clone with reverse.

Hi Joseph...I recall seeing a video....something like the secret life of sewing machines?

Hello and thanks. I think the curved seam effect is a feature of all roller feeds.....I know it's been mentioned on leatherworker net before. I think the usual mitigations are to use optimal wheel pressure...I.e. not too firm, and smaller stitches..but I think it's a feature of this type of feed...perhaps someone else here can add their view as I am not completely certain about this. Thanks again...Harry

@@harryrogers Thank you Harry.

Hi Paul, I think it would be very suited to vinyl with the top and bottom feeds, plus the needle feed. It has super visibility for needle placement. I think if you cannot get to Tysew, you could send a sample of your vinyl for them to do a sample sew. I hope that helps. Best wishes Harry

@@harryrogers Thank you Harry, I thought it might be especially suitable for topstitching.

Hi in the video I am putting nm60 bonded nylon through it. I have also put some nm40 through it. Needle wise it goes from an 80 to a 120, the manual gives the Singer needle scale as 11-20. Presser foot lift is 7mm by hand, and 14mm by knee. Max sewing speed is 2500rpm and it has a hefty 41mm needle bar stroke....I hope that helps Lvx. Best wishes Harry.

Hi some shapes you will struggle to get on a cylinder arm machine but you can do on a post, like the counter seams on some shoes, or the inside of a bag....but also bear I mind the different feed mechanisms, rollers in this post versus feed dogs in the cylinder arm etc....they are both optimised for specialist sewing operations.

I found the twin drive wheel post bed machine good for shoes and wallets with nm60 or 40 thread. I don't think it is a do all machine....the Juki DNU1541 was a better all rounder.

@@harryrogers Ah yes, if I remember right that's one of their "box locus" machines that is supposed to be cleaner in terms of feed. I had that on my short list as well. (Well, it was either that or the 1508, I don't remember exactly) Thank you for your reply, I have always found your content really helpful and your attitude inspiring.

I think a cylinder arm because you can get more leather leg or arm along the cylinder, on a post machine the post bit is only 6 inches or so, unless you find a specialist machine with a very high post. It you can, take some sewing samples along to Tysew and ask to try both machines.

@@harryrogers Thank you very much for your quick reply. Yes, I will pop in there and try both machines. Have a nice day!

Oil under any grey plastic caps..and take the side cover off to oil there....also I think it has loads of sealed bearings that are maintenancefree, but best check with Tysew to be sure.

Making bags...cylinder, making shoes...post

@@harryrogers its interesting. It seems the post bed would be more versatile as it allows you to do bag side seams and bottom seams more easily? Is this not the case? Why is cylinder arm better for bag making?.

@@jayjohnson7423 I have found the cylinder arm is better able to cope with variations in seam thickness and still give even stitches, and it can generally handle tougher sewing jobs. I do take your point about the bottom seams. But hey that is only my experience and I am not a sewing machine seller, so it is probably a good idea to ask the experts at a company such as Tysew for their opinion. I think it may also depend on the type of bag and the thickness of the leather you are using.....so for example take a look at my video of making a Mailbag. Also take a look at how Mulberry bags are made as that may help you decide what is best for you. I am sorry that has probably just made things more difficult for you.

Hello ...yes I do have a flatbed...I use it for heavier duty work ...it's a Juki DNU1641 that Tysew can sell you as an original or clone. I am using the post bed for shoes and wallets. I could do wallets on a flat bed but the post bed is ideally suited as it's a lighter thread machine with excellent visibility around the needle, and good transit. I would not be without my flatbed for other jobs.

@@harryrogers super thanks Harry!

Hi I think it's a 500w...looks like a Jack but I am not sure..it's very good...better than my older Jack servos....best ask Tysew to be sure.

Hi its a matter of horses for courses...if you want to do shoe uppers or wallets I would choose the Tysew, but not for heavy veg tan.

@@harryrogers I was wondering if I should buy the 45k89. Then you'd be better off not buying it.

Ron I don't really know....I wonder what is the price difference, and how old is the Juki, and how worn. Is resale an issue for you, are you going to give the machine a hard life, or more light use...so many variables. It might be worth having a chat with Tysew and see what they have to say, and make up your own mind. I am very happy with my Tysew cylinder arm, as I am with my Juki flat bed.

Hi Thanks for responding. I've made the decision to go for a Juki ls1341 on the basis that it'll do everything I want to do on a cylinder arm now and in the future without running out of steam. More expensive but hopefully worth it in the long run

@@Teuchteronabike Hi Ron, it's a nice machine, I think you should be happy with that.

Please see the link in the video description.

Hi Trever, I think it's because they are primarily used for shoe work. I would like them to have a reverse as I use the machine for all sorts of things. What I often do, apart from the obvious turning the work around to get reverse equivalent, is I sew two stitches, lift the foot, push back and sew again over those two stitches to lock the row. All the best Harry

Never figured out how to oil my machine

Hi Raymond I like my cylinder arm machine ...features in my leather mail bag sewing video, it's a Tysew...I think you will find the model in the comments or description or give Tysew a call. Best wishes Harry

Hi The link to buy this machine is in the video description The video description is just below the video title. Thank you.

I believe so .... ask them how much, I am pretty certain they have sent machines to Europe.

@@harryrogers okay thanks 🙏🏼

@@FloJayCreativityTV order it from China direct via alibaba this machine same 9910 post machine i order it directly from there

@@khaleelkhsfashion706 did you order the 9910 post machine? did u find out if it is the same machine? i'm also looking for a leather sewing machine with a low speed setting.

Pop along to Tysew, or your local sewing shop that can also do repairs. Needle jams are usually down to bent needle, wrong needle or thread or machine out of time.

Hi I have posted other videos on how to slow a sewing machine.