THein Report post Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) I've got a Landis 12K I bought a while back. I've resoled maybe fifteen pairs of boots on it. The last couple pairs, I've had trouble with the bottom thread ( the welt side ) breaking after stitching about an inch. I've cleaned and checked out the various pieces the thread contacts where the breakage occurs but can't seem to pinpoint it. I tried backing off the tension a bit and then tightened to where the lockstitch disappeared. No gain. If I sew one single piece of sole bend it will stitch two to three inches and still break. It sewed pretty good when I got it and I haven't been tinkering with it. With so few pairs of boots I can't see that I wore it that much. If something did move, I don't have a manual so I have no idea of dimensions to set any parts. (The guy I bought it from said to set the hook and awl apart about the thickness of a finger nail,,,,my Uncle Charlie had finger nails as thick as a horse shoers rasp! ) If anybody has some input, I'd greatly appreciate it. Terry cowboyup at sasktel dot net Edited May 6, 2011 by THein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted May 6, 2011 Does the thread pull off the bobbin freely ? If it doesn't the thread may of pulled over to one side or the other and breaks when you sew. I have had that happen on machines before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve hansl Report post Posted May 7, 2011 Is the thread lifter lifting the thread off of the needle correctly?The needle and awl might be out of adjustment.To set the awl I loosen it up then feel for it on the backside so it is flush with the holder and tighten.I too set the needle roughly a nail's thickness away from the awl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
