Kate Report post Posted June 18, 2009 I have a great old Landis #1 stitcher for sale, asking $1000 but am open to REASONABLE offers or trades. He's a big old boy, and will easily sew anything you can jam under the foot. No wax boiler, set up for modern threads. Foot modified to easily change stitch length (for those who don't know, these had a separate top feed foot for every stitch length - with rear "prickers" to set the stitch) and for better visibility at the toe. The machine head is in good shape, got some wear but not nearly as loose as most of them. Sews a beautiful stitch in heavy leather or nylon webbing. The original blakc paint and gold lettering is still there. Can be hand cranked as well as treadled (two pedal variety, huge cast iron stand.). Comes with the separate cranked bobbin winder (a neat little machine in its own right!) two shuttles, a bunch of needles, several bobbins, and a few other oddball spares, as well as the original operators book in great condition. Trust me, if you have never met a Landis, you NEED the operators manual to get started.... I have it mounted on industrial casters to be able to wheel it around in my shop. Will throw in the nifty tripod stool I got especially for it! Photos are posted here http://forums.quiltropolis.net/photos/phot...asp?albumid=780 and I can get more if anyone is interested. I can crate the head and palletize this machine, but shipping will be a good chunk of change. It is HEAVY, guessing between 600 and 800 pounds. I have no way to weigh it. I am located north of Seattle metro area, not far off US Highway 2. We have forklift capability and can load this on a flatbed truck or trailer, or it could be rolled up a ramp on the casters if you really want to.... Interest parties may reply privately if you wish! Kate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Von Graaf Report post Posted November 26, 2009 I have a great old Landis #1 stitcher for sale, asking $1000 but am open to REASONABLE offers or trades. He's a big old boy, and will easily sew anything you can jam under the foot. No wax boiler, set up for modern threads. Foot modified to easily change stitch length (for those who don't know, these had a separate top feed foot for every stitch length - with rear "prickers" to set the stitch) and for better visibility at the toe. The machine head is in good shape, got some wear but not nearly as loose as most of them. Sews a beautiful stitch in heavy leather or nylon webbing. The original blakc paint and gold lettering is still there. Can be hand cranked as well as treadled (two pedal variety, huge cast iron stand.). Comes with the separate cranked bobbin winder (a neat little machine in its own right!) two shuttles, a bunch of needles, several bobbins, and a few other oddball spares, as well as the original operators book in great condition. Trust me, if you have never met a Landis, you NEED the operators manual to get started.... I have it mounted on industrial casters to be able to wheel it around in my shop. Will throw in the nifty tripod stool I got especially for it! Photos are posted here http://forums.quiltr...asp?albumid=780 and I can get more if anyone is interested. I can crate the head and palletize this machine, but shipping will be a good chunk of change. It is HEAVY, guessing between 600 and 800 pounds. I have no way to weigh it. I am located north of Seattle metro area, not far off US Highway 2. We have forklift capability and can load this on a flatbed truck or trailer, or it could be rolled up a ramp on the casters if you really want to.... Interest parties may reply privately if you wish! Kate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
