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Hi All! I am also in the market for an Adler 30 (-10) Service manual if anyone has one going spare!

Nice job on that hat, it looks like a lot of work. Love the design and color, and I think you're right on the black cord, beautiful job.

Good looking bridle! Very tidy work. That should last a long time.

Yep, same needle/awl system. Landis needles and awls are harder to find. If you can't find them, you can convert it to use Campbell needles and awls which have a slightly larger shank diameter. The Landis needle bar collet will flex enough to take the Campbell needle, but the awl bar would need to be taken out of the machine and have someone with a lathe ream out the hole for the awl. The size numbers between the Landis and Campbell systems are different, but in either case your thread size dictates what size needle you use, and your awl should be one size larger than the needle.

Just tracked down both of these beauties in running condition for $200 on offer up!! If I’m not mistaken that’s as beginners luck as it gets in this realm.

I heard neetsfeet oil is a good cleaner and conditioner before dying leather. And I don’t know if it’s true or not but I read somewhere that you can use 100% pure olive oil to clean and conditioner as well. Is that true or no for either of those options?

It is about 1mm, it thickens up a little some during the tanning process so the finished skin is a little more than the original. It is very durable and has high wear resistance. Tensile strength is anywhere from 4 to 8 times regular leather due to the crosshatched fibers.

You're where I want to be! Ive been getting ready to make service boots by restoring some machines and equipment and doing other leather projects to get some skills. Did you make your own lasts or use commercial ones? Very nice boots, I'd be happy with them too, excellent workmanship!

Have you adjusted the thread tension in the bobin shuttle? Is the spool oriented correctly in the bobbin?

I had 20 bottles of homemade champagne that I made at me and my wife’s wedding 39 years ago, it went over great. Use to make orange wine from the trees in my yard and made a LOT of beer. But I quit drinking and haven’t had a drink in 16 years. Good luck on your endeavor!

Thank you

Have been out and about today picking free grapes. Now have loads. On the journey for sure now.

As far as I know Salmon leather is thin, less than 1mm around 0.7mm but I could be wrong Greetings

I make wine every year, and have done so for most of my life. It's a great hobby if you like wine. We make ours from wild Chokecherries and Service Berrries that we pick, sometimes apples, and grapes. I've even made wine from our canned jellies that we had after quitting sugary food. The absolute most important part is your yeast selection, and clean equipment. Good luck and have fun with it!!

I would include PROFIT in the formula for pricing. The price has to be at least double or triple your cost in any reasonable retail scheme. I think $20 would be a fair price for that particular custom made piece. $15 is okay if you are trying to do someone a favor or promote your business. Hey, I'm just a hobbyist so my opinion doesn't really count!

Hello. Does anyone know, do the landis 3 and 16 take the same needles and awls? I just picked up an old #3 and I don't see a lot of needles and awls available out there for it. Or does anyone know where I can get those two things for the #3? Thanks for any and all help. Brian Merrick

Wizzard, Roy Woods et al

Are you referring to my wizard hat Fred?

That's a nice looking case! I like the shape and the blue edges. As far as price, I'm happy charging materials cost plus $40/hr shop rate to cover time spent on the project, maintaining tools and machines, etc. I figure some waste into my materials cost. I aim to distinguish my work from what is commercially available in order to set a price point that I'm happy with. Since I don't tool leather that means quality materials, unique construction, and/or or decorations that personalize the item. Most of the horse tack that I make is made to measure and I'll do free adjustments/alterations to satisfy the client. So they're paying for a high level of customer service, which gives me satsifaction and generates repeat business and recommendations.

Unusual in nice sort of way Are you going to form a Wizzard tribute band now?

Some people hate AI but for things like this it's pretty awesome. I told ChatGPT5 what I was looking for and attached your image and it came up with a few things. Some were nothing close but a couple hit directly to what you need. The first close match was the entire belt with that buckle out of Germany. https://www.guertel-nach-mass.de/belt-with-matt-silver-coloured-3-part-buckle-set-4cm-wide.html Another was a wholesale company in Spain. You can probably call or email them to see if they have some one in your area to buy from. https://zamakcerdan.com/gb/home/1907-hebilla-senora-pase-40.html

Damn nice job. You will certainly stand out at the pub with that hat. kgg

As a inlay it looks really good and is standing the test of time. How thick is the salmon leather? 1, 2, 3mm? kgg

Looks in perfect condition 👌

Beats me but I do like the looks of it!