Parts For Landis 1

[two crows]

Need a needle guide for landis 1.. any ideas?

[Kate]

Are you talking about the needle bushings? They are made of brass (bronze) and are all the same size OD - it's the internal diameter that matches the needle size that keeps things going well on the Landis #1.

So far as I know, unless somebody has a secret stash someplace, these are now made of unobtainium. I think they would be a snap to get made, though. Brass barstock in the correct diameter, slice off a 1/4 inch chunk and center drill the correct size hole. My favorite little old man machinist has gone over the great divide, but I'm sure you can stir up someone who can do this for you.

You will need to provide him/her with the outside diameter (do you have even ONE intact bushing?) and then the needle size you need the bushing for. I'd have to dig out my one spare bushing and put a micrometer on it to be able to tell you what the OD is - and am not machinist enough to do anything but guess at clearance to actual needle diameter to make it run right.

Do you have the manual for your machine?

[two crows]

Are you talking about the needle bushings? They are made of brass (bronze) and are all the same size OD - it's the internal diameter that matches the needle size that keeps things going well on the Landis #1.

So far as I know, unless somebody has a secret stash someplace, these are now made of unobtainium. I think they would be a snap to get made, though. Brass barstock in the correct diameter, slice off a 1/4 inch chunk and center drill the correct size hole. My favorite little old man machinist has gone over the great divide, but I'm sure you can stir up someone who can do this for you.

You will need to provide him/her with the outside diameter (do you have even ONE intact bushing?) and then the needle size you need the bushing for. I'd have to dig out my one spare bushing and put a micrometer on it to be able to tell you what the OD is - and am not machinist enough to do anything but guess at clearance to actual needle diameter to make it run right.

Do you have the manual for your machine?

Kate. I dont have a manual but I will take you up on your offer to copy yours. Send me the details and I will send you the money. The thing I noticed was missing is on the bar that slides up and down with the needle. It looks like a guide that would keep the needle from rickosheying off to one direction or the other. It also looks like it may have a single spring wire to put pressure on the top of it. Thanks for your help..

[Kate]

I'll dig out the manual and get copies made. PM me your mailing address and we'll settle up off-list.

Will also take a few pics tomorrow (better light!) of mine to let you know what it's "supposed" to have there - Mine has an altered foot, but the rest is pretty stock.

Later!

[ryano]

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