Nicely done. I like those hinges and the leather corner pieces were a good idea. You might consider adding some metal support (like 1 in bar stock) under the table to reinforce the corners. It looked like the table is pretty thick press board, but over time that might weaken. Thank you for sharing.
I am enjoying discovering your videos. Thanks! I am trying to think of ways to fit my new little hand operated shoe patcher into my sewing area. You have reminded me of the sewing machine tables I grew up with. The machines were commonly not only hinged to the table like yours, but would rotate forward and down into a cavity under the table top, so that another drop leaf could be closed over the top of it. All of that sewing machine area could be a work surface again when the machine isn't deployed and in use for leather sewing. I was planning to mount my little machine on a platform which could be lifted up onto the tabletop, but now I am thinking I might put in either an elevator or a hinged platform under a false panel. Thanks for the inspiration!
@@harryrogers, I have been looking at woodworking shop ideas for several months, as we don't have room in the side of our garage for the next machine (a thickness planer) we want to fit. Just like your thought, I've passed the idea of an elevator affair by my better half. This brings to mind flip-top stands which are quite popular in woodworking -- seems that would be easy to do with sewing machines; I don't think it would hurt my machine to be hanging upside down. There are rotating platforms with multiple machine stations. But I like the old-fashioned hinged hidden sewing machine idea for my shoe patcher, both built into a surface and hidden when not in use. I have an old Singer treadle table (unless my better half decluttered it), but I think I also have my first sewing machine cabinet with exactly that mechanism in it.
Harry I have been watching you struggle for room for years . How about an addition to the shed if for no other reason than to keep your sanity must just drive you of the end some times. Happy Trails
@@harryrogers Even at my age of 77 Harry. I can still here my dad saying remember you have to be disciplined or you will live a scrambled life . Happy trails and good luck with the new addition.
I wouldn't have thought of cutting down the table. For my big Juki Industrial table, I set a domestic machine on the left side of the table getting double use out of it. When I need more work surface for a big project, I move the other machine. I have one of my more pretty vintage machines in a cabinet that I moved to the living room and it doubles as a desk. I think I am now totally out of space until my husband builds me a workshop.
Harry, nice video. I have a similar issue. My plan was to create a custom table top out of multiple layers of plywood and then make a universal insert in the table to accommodate the largest machine and then customize each individual machine table insert. I’ll use a servo and hope to include my Singer 31-13, my High post 51W54, and my Fortuna skiver and my Pfaff 130. One table with a fixed location for the belt. I need to figure out how to handle the belt length variations probably with individual locations. Very much like your approach. Great video.
Harry That’s a great suggestion. That is part of my way too long lists of projects. I am still working full time at my current job which demands most of my time during the week. Luckily I am about two years from retirement so have time to work on this list and get things set up as I’d like them to be, including a Metal lathe (1939 vintage) to be able to make metal parts. My entry into leather working is high on my list as well as my antique sewing machine restorations. I really appreciate and share your love of vintage tools and processes to create ( green wood chair was great). I very much enjoy your leather working videos and am using them as a primer for when I can get that going. I listed some machines for my universal table and also have a 1913 29-4 patchers. It’s fully functional but needing a cosmetic face life ( on the list LOL). Keep up the great work. Cheers.
Very good, I know the feeling as I work in a converted loft. Because my Juki is not needle feed I am about to replace it with a cylinder arm like yours. Question, you said in a previous video that you were concerned about using it for thick leather yet as it is geared down like your Juki it must mean the strength of the machine was the issue. Have you had problems in the past? What sort of thickness would you say its good for? Any advice much appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Dave, I don't want to knock it out of timing, I have not had any problems with it. I use it to stitch max 2mm calf leather for bags and it seems very happy, even going over seams, I have not put anything heavier through it. Its like a PFAFF 335, so I assume it was not made for heavy leather like belts.
You haven’t given my an idea Harry thanks for this video
One fact I have found to be true in my 60+ years, no matter the size of your workshop, it will never be big enough
Nicely done. I like those hinges and the leather corner pieces were a good idea. You might consider adding some metal support (like 1 in bar stock) under the table to reinforce the corners. It looked like the table is pretty thick press board, but over time that might weaken. Thank you for sharing.
That’s a really good video no confusing, crap and right to the point thank you
You did again a great Job, Harry!
Thinking outside the box! Well done Harry
Thanks for the demonstration. You are informative and keep it brief!
I am enjoying discovering your videos. Thanks! I am trying to think of ways to fit my new little hand operated shoe patcher into my sewing area. You have reminded me of the sewing machine tables I grew up with. The machines were commonly not only hinged to the table like yours, but would rotate forward and down into a cavity under the table top, so that another drop leaf could be closed over the top of it. All of that sewing machine area could be a work surface again when the machine isn't deployed and in use for leather sewing. I was planning to mount my little machine on a platform which could be lifted up onto the tabletop, but now I am thinking I might put in either an elevator or a hinged platform under a false panel. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks and that sounds like a good plan...I have even wondered at times about having a two level table with a machine at each level!
@@harryrogers, I have been looking at woodworking shop ideas for several months, as we don't have room in the side of our garage for the next machine (a thickness planer) we want to fit. Just like your thought, I've passed the idea of an elevator affair by my better half. This brings to mind flip-top stands which are quite popular in woodworking -- seems that would be easy to do with sewing machines; I don't think it would hurt my machine to be hanging upside down. There are rotating platforms with multiple machine stations. But I like the old-fashioned hinged hidden sewing machine idea for my shoe patcher, both built into a surface and hidden when not in use. I have an old Singer treadle table (unless my better half decluttered it), but I think I also have my first sewing machine cabinet with exactly that mechanism in it.
A tinker for sure love the inventive processes you use. Have you made hats of leather ?
Not yet!
Thanks for sharing Harry Another good job well done
This was very useful information. You explain things well.
Thanks
Good Video Harry Keep them coming 👍
Love this lesson. Thanks
Nice job Harry ! Do you ever come over to The States ? I’ve got about 30 little jobs around my shop I could use some help on...lol
Good one Harry!!
I love all these videos Harry, Thanks so much for sharing. You seem like a genius to me - are you a trained engineer?
Hi Thanks... no I just pulled clocks apart as a kid.
Harry I have been watching you struggle for room for years . How about an addition to the shed if for no other reason than to keep your sanity must just drive you of the end some times. Happy Trails
Thanks Mike - trouble is I know I would fill it up with more old machines!!
@@harryrogers Even at my age of 77 Harry. I can still here my dad saying remember you have to be disciplined or you will live a scrambled life . Happy trails and good luck with the new addition.
I wouldn't have thought of cutting down the table. For my big Juki Industrial table, I set a domestic machine on the left side of the table getting double use out of it. When I need more work surface for a big project, I move the other machine. I have one of my more pretty vintage machines in a cabinet that I moved to the living room and it doubles as a desk. I think I am now totally out of space until my husband builds me a workshop.
That's a good idea
Harry, nice video. I have a similar issue. My plan was to create a custom table top out of multiple layers of plywood and then make a universal insert in the table to accommodate the largest machine and then customize each individual machine table insert. I’ll use a servo and hope to include my Singer 31-13, my High post 51W54, and my Fortuna skiver and my Pfaff 130. One table with a fixed location for the belt. I need to figure out how to handle the belt length variations probably with individual locations. Very much like your approach. Great video.
That sounds very clever...maybe an idle pulley on a moveable arm might help with setting different belt lengths...just a thought!
Harry That’s a great suggestion. That is part of my way too long lists of projects. I am still working full time at my current job which demands most of my time during the week. Luckily I am about two years from retirement so have time to work on this list and get things set up as I’d like them to be, including a Metal lathe (1939 vintage) to be able to make metal parts. My entry into leather working is high on my list as well as my antique sewing machine restorations. I really appreciate and share your love of vintage tools and processes to create ( green wood chair was great). I very much enjoy your leather working videos and am using them as a primer for when I can get that going. I listed some machines for my universal table and also have a 1913 29-4 patchers. It’s fully functional but needing a cosmetic face life ( on the list LOL). Keep up the great work. Cheers.
Nice job. Thanks
Very good, I know the feeling as I work in a converted loft. Because my Juki is not needle feed I am about to replace it with a cylinder arm like yours. Question, you said in a previous video that you were concerned about using it for thick leather yet as it is geared down like your Juki it must mean the strength of the machine was the issue. Have you had problems in the past? What sort of thickness would you say its good for? Any advice much appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Dave, I don't want to knock it out of timing, I have not had any problems with it. I use it to stitch max 2mm calf leather for bags and it seems very happy, even going over seams, I have not put anything heavier through it. Its like a PFAFF 335, so I assume it was not made for heavy leather like belts.
I enjoyed the video. It had special significance for us who are limited on space. Also proud to be the first to give a 👍
Great...thanks.
What brand needles do you find work the best for a class 7 on leather? Some tend to bend.
Nice work
Thanks Usha
Класс!!! Молодец! Сам все сделал
What singer machine is that? How did you connect the knee control? Did that machine have that feature before? Thnx
Hi yes it did Singer 331k
Way to go Harry.
But if you buy anything else, you'll need a bigger shed. Lol.
Well done sir.
Hello and good day. Can't watch now.
Best Wishes,
John
Interesting , but surprised you didnt move it more to the right and gain a better working area.
Hi Tom, the right is my belt working area!! No space!
LOL you need to just go a head and add on to your shop .