never heard a better, more informative explanation on these machines. I'm so grateful ... Thank yoU!
@Veil-777
7 жыл бұрын
Well you told me said in 11 minutes, more than I ever learned about machines in the 8 year's I spent working in very small upholstery shop as a youngster. Appreciate the video.
@harryrogers
7 жыл бұрын
Mark Crow That's great thanks Mark.
@dalejones4186
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Harry. Your conversations are the top of the line for advanced and new leather workers. I am so glad I found your channel. Totally enjoyed the video. Please keep them comming. Thanks again
@harryrogers
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dale
@Radwinter
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clear layman's explanation, this helps a lot!
@mlackey9812
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I found your video very clear and concise as well as informative in a 'real world' way.....a rare thing I might add. Thank you again....I'm looking forward to watching your other films.
@melanierowley8920
7 жыл бұрын
Shared video on our Vintage Sewing Machines FB group. Love that you have taken the time to discuss this so well.
@leehotspur9679
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Harry ,much appreciated I am new to Leatherwork But i also love tinkering with Sewing machines Just restored 2 x 201 The treadle model i have also fitted a hand mechanism for lighter Denim & leather Your vids have helped me a lot to understand the abilities and functions of machines to which one can build further knowledge Thanks again
@harryrogers
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lez
@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190
7 жыл бұрын
. *Much appreciated, it was very helpful in choosing a well balanced machine for light to medium sewing.*
@omgleatherworks3253
7 жыл бұрын
I recently added a Tippman Boss stitcher to my workshop. It wasn't a price issue - the Boss was $1400 and the Cobra Class 4 is $3000 (my other choice), but it was a matter of space available, noise, power requirements, and shipping logistics. Once I get a lot of use out of the Boss and think the upgrade will be the right move, the Cobra will be the next move for the work that I'm doing.
@joalucard
7 жыл бұрын
Harry thanks so much for posting this vid. I am just about to buy my first machine so you explaining the jargon has now gone into my long term memory. All the best regards Joe
@harryrogers
7 жыл бұрын
Good luck Joe..if you are working leather...remember needle feed!!
@keyote3
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent thanks, more grist to the mill and all down to you... !!
@harryrogers
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@deankay4434
6 жыл бұрын
As an ASE Master Tech in America, an English Laury is called a truck. But the wheels on a train are held in place with a truck. The wooden stage coach and prairie wagons used a truck on the front wheels to turn. Confusing isn't it? Still, love to watch your video series and give you like. Thumbs up chap! Especially when sewing. LoL
@karsonbranham3900
8 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. Thank you!!
@garysmith9188
6 жыл бұрын
Harry, Wow! I'm impressed with your speed of reply. Well the fact that you replied at all to be honest. I do up the occasional sewing machine and sometimes come across the 66K, which as you know is the full-sized version of the 99K. I shall bear in mind your comments and intend to try out the next 201K/66K I have with some leather sofa fabric I have here. Not certain what I shall make but something will occur to me I'm sure. After I've replaced the tension disc mechanism on the old 185K (under your helpful instruction video) that is. Thanks again Harry. You have another fan! Keep up the good work.
@markayw
7 жыл бұрын
I just recently found your You Tube channel, and I have to say you really make some of the best videos I have ever watched. They are all very informative, and I am learning a great deal. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge on all things sewing related with your viewers. You have a new subscriber.....I own 29 sewing machines 6 of them are treadles, but no industrial machines as of yet. I do have the Singer 201-2, 301, 66, 127, 15-88, 185 J, 403, 404, class 15's, Davis NVF, and many others.
@harryrogers
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, and I very much like the sound of your sewing machines! Regards Harry
@markayw
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Kv-pk2st
7 жыл бұрын
Great video thought you made some solid points. I myself am looking at my 3rd machine for heavier leathers. I use an old singer 29-4 walking foot for most of my applications but for thicker stuff like tack just can't handle it and for thinner leathers for garments it'll work but I spend too much time with the tensioner. Keep up the good work
@harryrogers
7 жыл бұрын
K v Thanks..and yes a very similar experience for me!
@caskwith
8 жыл бұрын
Very informative. For reference, a singer 319 or 320 (I own both), will stitch a moderate thickness of leather with thin thread. No where near powerful enough for stitching something like a knife sheath but plenty good enough for soft leather pouches or adding leather trim to garments. I added leather cuff trim to a wax jacket so I was going through 2 layers of medium thickness soft leather (pigskin I think) and 2-3 layer of wax cotton. It wasn't fast but it did the job.
@harryrogers
8 жыл бұрын
Great...thanks
@crabsfree
8 жыл бұрын
caskwith can a machine like this sew everyday fabrics as well?
@caskwith
8 жыл бұрын
Most certainly, they are excellent for sewing many different fabrics and will stitch a much wider range than most modern machines.
@crabsfree
8 жыл бұрын
caskwith what do you think about a singer 78-3?
@crabsfree
8 жыл бұрын
caskwith also looking at a 241-12, I guess if you could help me with models that I should look for that would be nice. lol
@CaptainBash737
8 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Harry. I wish I'd seen a video like this before buying the wrong industrial machine for car upholstery in the past. I've replaced it now with a compound feed and all is well. My older Singer 201 is just gorgeous though and I couldn't part with it. Can you possible do a video just about needles and threads, from the thin to thicker? There are some american ones but the sizes are confusing. Thanks again..Barry
@harryrogers
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Barry thanks for your comments...and yes I will do something in needles and threads soon....I have been rereading my needle charts! All the best Harry
@marty01957
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Harry! I was just curious . I subscribed.
@suelee4062
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Harry Another interesting talk, thanks. The trouble I have is maintenance, not being mechanically minded myself, it seems impossible to find anywhere that services or fixes old industrial machines (unless you're a factory) which is very frustrating
@harryrogers
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Sue - yes that is very difficult....some places let you carry in just the machine head...but that is inconvenient, heavy and usually still fairly expensive. Its a bit like having an old car! I can see why a lot of people get new machines as they are generally reliable and usually easier to fix....I was very reluctant to buy a clone machine, but I have been very impressed with mine....I have an original as well....but the clone is good and like half the price...so if you go to a good dealer I would consider a clone as its a cost effective approach...unless you are going to thrash it day and night!
@suelee4062
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Harry, I'll certainly consider that
@CaptainBash737
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks looking forward to it.
@guycroft318
7 жыл бұрын
thanks Harry!! Most kind!
@harryrogers
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Guy
@glockstitch
4 жыл бұрын
I want a singer 29k so badly
@annuk03
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant, thank you!
@wilkbor
6 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the video, which provides a lot of food for thought. I particularly appreciate the discussion about the first question. I've noticed that one of your leather machines has a horizontal arm while the other has a vertical one. What is the relative advantage of each?
@Isaki-qp6io
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks agein it helps me a lot. I'm thinking to buy a sewing machine so i could make my work faster. But you have mentioned that some time take a lot of time to set it up, way is that? I never had one and i can't understand setting? It not just feed the thread and go? Buy the way i'm making wallet ,belt knif sheat and some small bags. I got a regular singer macine but it can't sew a thick belt , and it takes a life time to sew a hole belt.
@SwiTcHBoX
6 жыл бұрын
What's a good machine for sewing both Leather and SAil cloth? looking for a great vintage machine to put on the sailboat. plenty of power either 110 ac or 12vDC. Looking to sew Leather upholstery, Buffalo hide, tarps and sail's, as well as the occasional fix on jeans & clothing. Thanks for such great videos!
@mikenelson1495
3 жыл бұрын
That chair is amazing! Did you make it? Where from?
@harryrogers
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike, yes I made it after visiting Glasgow with its super arts and crafts heritage. It was made from greenwood.
@gazdamatas
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Harry, I'm from Croatia and I'm following your tutorials. Like to start sewing leather bags, but here in Croatia there is no many people who know anything about it. I want to buy right sewing machine and one man (carpenter) offered me some old model sewing machine without servo motor and it's on pedals. I was searching on net and I found that Janome HD3000 heavy duty with 18 built In stitches is also great and price is quite the same. So I asked myself what's the difference, pros and cons and what is better to buy. If you can give me some advice I would appreciated. Thank you for your videos, I learned a lot from them. Thank you!
@harryrogers
7 жыл бұрын
The Janome will sew light leather I guess and the other is like a patcher so will sew thicker but have a small bobbin. Of the two I would take the patcher, but if you want to sew a fair number you really need an industrial machine with compound feed to get consistent stitch quality over seam bumps, and to get throughput.
@gazdamatas
7 жыл бұрын
Tnx a lot Harry! :)
@missyaero
8 жыл бұрын
Hiya. I know you used to have the Singer 133k8. I have just serviced mine however the stitch length has long gone and I am trying to get the stitch length back. I called my supplier and all they said was push the hand wheel away from you with the thumb nut down however the stitches are still tiny
@missyaero
8 жыл бұрын
You are not kidding when you mention the amount of hand stitching that could have been done in the days I have spent trying to sort this out
@harryrogers
8 жыл бұрын
Yes try pulling the wheel toward you while pressing the stitching lever...that may get big stitches again.
@missyaero
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Harry. There are periods when the thumb nut fully locks into a notch as it is depressed as opposed to when it glides past a notch. At which of these two points is the next stitch size up or down selected. Is it when the thumb nut stays locked in? Thanks once again
@harryrogers
8 жыл бұрын
The manual is silent on this aspect but I think its when it clicks in...this mechanism may benefit from some oil to free it up ......people have commented that theirs needed freeing up to work well. The manual does mention about moving the wheel in either direction to vary stitch length.
@arthurduke6728
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Harry, I so enjoy your teaching/sharing overall informative KZitem sessions. Can you offer a specific brand and model of sewing machine to consider for sewing items like duffle bag, garment bag, perhaps a backpack, etc. Would like to utilize a machine for a more cleaner precise stitch. I really want to own a nice mid-range in capabilities machine with walking foot using leather thickness between 0.8 to 3.6 oz. Any suggestions would be great. Thank you so Harry....
@harryrogers
7 жыл бұрын
Arthur Duke Hi Arthur..I believe mine is a Juki dsc245 clone....its really best to chat to some dealers...and then take some samples along to test them out...thats what I did.
@arthurduke6728
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Harry!! I sure wish I could meet you one day and shake your hand to say thank you in person for what you do in sharing your wealth of experience. Blessings
@ibsoarin
7 жыл бұрын
Harry, I completely agree with your recommendations and want to thank you for your videos. If anyone starts out with a well-serviced compound feed, industrial sewing machine, they will not be disappointed. I started out with a Singer 111W153 and will continue to keep it set up for use. I have subsequently also acquired a Singer 211W155 and am equally happy with its performance. I like the fact that both use a 135 x 17 needle. I continue to service and use my vintage machines but realize that not everyone is interested in maintaining a vintage sewing machine. I know that you are fully capable of restoring and servicing your own machines because I have seen your videos that show your outstanding capabilities. Thank you.
@BOST_Industrial_Sewing_Machine
6 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic video Harry - I do hope that you will allow me to copy this link to my website for my customers in South Africa? - I will really appreciate you approval. Many thanks! Quenton.
@samuelmcintosh1810
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I was wondering which sewing machine you're using in this video as I want t learn how to make bags like this.
@harryrogers
2 жыл бұрын
The machine behind me is a Tysew cylinder arm
@cesarv4796
6 жыл бұрын
HI Harry, Thanks for sharing you insight, lots of great advice here. My question: What style of machine would you recommend for making tote bags? Stitching the bottom portion becomes very difficult due to the small height from table to needle. I have seen some machines that have a vertical arm that allows you to actually allows to to insert inside the bag so that you have space to focus on the bottom alone.
@harryrogers
6 жыл бұрын
Cesar Vega A cylinder arm not a post bed
@gregthompson8062
6 жыл бұрын
Great video. What is the current flatbed machine that you own? Also what is the standard thread size you use? I bought my first Juki copy 1541s and couldn't be happier with it. I got a servo motor and speed reducer and I am truly spoiled when I go and use other machines.
@harryrogers
6 жыл бұрын
Greg Thompson nm40 mostly...and that is a perfect machine
@TRADERnel
8 жыл бұрын
great video, im in the market for a skiving machine i see you have one any chance of making a video on that mainly how well it works? what circumstances do you use it for? thanks
@harryrogers
8 жыл бұрын
Yep I will do that some time...the machine is great for skiving bag seams. I still skive all my veg tan belts by hand as I find it easier to do the long skives. A roller foot on the skiver does allow me to do veg tan, but really you would need a top and bottom feed if doing a lot of veg tan. I have put 8oz veg tan through it with the roller foot and its be great for thinning corners of leather cases etc. but really I use it for calf leather 2mm on my bags etc to thin half an inch off the seams....hope that helps. Its a clone machine but works great.
@TRADERnel
8 жыл бұрын
+Harry Rogers thanks i have some gator that i have to thin out too much flesh on it
@angryraven
3 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on the chinese shoe patcher off amazon???
@harryrogers
3 жыл бұрын
There are lots of video reviews on here Andrew. My impression is that some people are very happy with them, and some have to tinker or fettle them a bit.
@phondo2
6 жыл бұрын
I am reupholstering our kitchen chairs. Would I need a sewing machine, or should I hand stitch? Thank you!
@phondo2
6 жыл бұрын
Also, am using full hides to cut out my patterns, its pretty heavy duty.
@deadmidi5684
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Harry, how have to reduced marks made to the leather from the walking foot and feed dog? Thanks 🙏
@harryrogers
7 жыл бұрын
Daniel mcginn Some machines have adjustable foot pressure...you can also put a leather boot on the foot...or smooth off the teeth on the foot a bit...or use a sheet of paper on top of the leather...the last 3 all have downsides of slippage etc.
@mariafoley6241
6 жыл бұрын
What do you think of the singer 331k5, I need to take my front seats of my lincoln navigator apart and replace the perforated leather in the middle. Not sure what kind of machine I need for that...( there is a 331k5 for cheap close by but not sure if that's the right machine to get, looks a little light duty..)
@harryrogers
6 жыл бұрын
Google it on leatherworker net ..think parts might be an issue.. takes upholstery leather. Rgds Harry
@garysmith9188
6 жыл бұрын
If you can find a decent 201K for £20 you'll be very lucky, Harry.
@harryrogers
6 жыл бұрын
gary smith Gary ..also worth considering the Singer 66...no reverse but a very solid machine...I use it on some of my courses.
@superdevids1
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Harry, thank you very much for your great videos. I'm looking to buy a sewing machine which I would need for sewing motorcycle leathers as I'm planning to start doing alterations and zips replacement. Do you have any sewing machine in mind that you could reccommend please?
@harryrogers
5 жыл бұрын
I would look at compound feed industrial machines.
@superdevids1
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your quick response. Do you know if the Juki DU-1181N would be good enough for this type of work?
@harryrogers
5 жыл бұрын
@@superdevids1 Can you get along to Tysew in Southall...they can answer that and sort you with a machine...take along samples to sew. That machine might manage it up to a point, but really for slippery leather, climbing uneven seams etc ideally you have needle feed as well. I appreciate you may not want to spend circa £1500 to get that...so have a chat and see what they think.
@sedulousdabbler5468
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Harry, What servo motors do you use please (make and HP). The buzzing of the clutch motor on my Singer 211 is driving me to distraction. I'd appreciate your advice as you are a user and not a salesman. Thanks
@harryrogers
8 жыл бұрын
Hi I am using Jack servo motors 3/4 and 1 hp supplied by College Sewing uk
@sedulousdabbler5468
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Harry, much appreciated
@keyote3
8 жыл бұрын
How does one shape a piece of hide to form a particular shape i.e. a knife sheath. I sort of recall an old Western paperback in which some fictitious gunsmith soaked it all and left it to dry whilst forming the shape, is that how it's done??
@rubygray7749
8 жыл бұрын
Well this is not the recommended method, but I did make a no-sewing leather shoulder bag way back in the 70's, with slots down the sides and the straps woven through. It turned out a bit floppier than I wanted. But one day my lunch box leaked tuna juice inside the bag, and when it dried out, the leather was permanently set in the correct shape! Perfick!
@fuzzroesler3366
8 жыл бұрын
keyote3
@omgleatherworks3253
7 жыл бұрын
LOL! I would not recommend to new leatherworkers to seek out tuna juice for wet forming their projects however.... :)
@rubygray7749
7 жыл бұрын
No, neither would I! Maybe it was the salty liquid that did the trick?
@omgleatherworks3253
7 жыл бұрын
Just warm water works fine. It's the process of wetting the cells of the leather to make them expand, then forming by molding the wet leather over a form (or in the case of the bag, leaving it in the form it was already in), then letting it dry. The cells constrict and become rigid, holding the shape.
@jesshothersall
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, could have done with more info about the thread thicknesses, and how to choose the right weight as a newbie. Also more examples of what thickness leather for what task? I want to do my car upholstery, but not sure what weight that is compared to your bags for instance?
@harryrogers
7 жыл бұрын
Jessica Hothersall hi Jessica..my bags are expensive veg tan pit tanned leather that would be costly for a car. People often use chrome tan fire resistant furniture contract leather for cars boats and planes....circa 1.8mm ...you can get whole hides of this type of leather on EBay.
@jesshothersall
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ronin5273
6 жыл бұрын
Id like to buy a machine but im worried about dog feed signs which after sewing remains under your leather.does it happen in cylinder arm machines as well?
@harryrogers
6 жыл бұрын
It happens with all machines to an extent...but you can reduce foot pressure, and use a smooth soled foot, and get the best needle to thread set up and its not too much of an issue.
@ronin5273
6 жыл бұрын
Harry Rogers thank you sir
@mcgothbox1
7 жыл бұрын
Have you had any experience with the Juki DNU-1541 ?
@harryrogers
7 жыл бұрын
David Collins Yes a brilliant machine for a flat bed....covers a good range of thread sizes...can handle changing thickness very well...great for medium weight bag type leather...tool rolls etc....I do a lot if my bag work on one. I would not rule out a clone though the 1541 is built very strong.
@mcgothbox1
7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, my lovely wife bought me one on Monday that was the head, table, and 3/4 horse servo motor. New. I look forward to being able to sew most all of my projects much faster now.
@motiva8in
7 жыл бұрын
juki DNU-1541
@tjn2254
7 жыл бұрын
Will the singer 201 black industrial work for sword and axe sheaths?
@martinlathem3573
6 жыл бұрын
Hi can you please help as your extremely clever with sewing machines i have an old singer 95k10 witch i am trying on leather and its working well but i would like to by some new needles as i only have one and its not for leather.can you help please it has a round shank of about 2.2 8mm and total leanth of 33mm.. witch type could I use if there is any out there
@harryrogers
6 жыл бұрын
Martin I suggest you call College Sewing machines UK..they carry a huge range of spares including needles.
@martinlathem3573
6 жыл бұрын
Harry Rogers ok many thanks I will call them
@martinlathem3573
6 жыл бұрын
Harry Rogers sorry I forgot to say thanks for the quick reply
@jus2rusty
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Could you please advise the optimum thread thickness for the singer 201? Have recently purchased one and noticed you mentioned the thread size is limited Thanks in advance
@harryrogers
6 жыл бұрын
May Elliott hi yes in my opinion it's limited to jeans upholstery thread.
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