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Don't bother wasting your time trying to slow down a clutch motor (been there, done that!), there is a steep learning curve trying to control one for sewing leather. You got those machines at a bargain price so do yourself a favour and buy a servo motor, you won't regret it (you may need a speed reducer too, but try the servo first). There's been lots written about oils, to a point it's not that critical as long as it's a light oil but do not use car engine oil in the long run it can gum things up. The best way for a newbie is to buy Lillywhite Sewing Machine oil if you can. That 155 is a real workhorse.

looking to buy it can anyone prove - does this reducer (box one) have a bearing on the axle?

Always nice when a plan comes together.

Congratulation on your retirement. And for the service

Congratulations, Bruce. That's a service many can use. May it make your retirement complete.

Looks mighty good. I like the decorative work as well as how you assembled it. Outstanding.

Here are some farmed salmon leathers. Canadian dime is 1.2mm thick. The wild salmon are a bit thicker, but it is rare I get my hands on those here in the east.

Thanks!

Yea, that's some beginners luck, alright. Congrats. (In fact, an internet stranger gifted me my first 111w153). I saw your other post about slowing down the clutch motor. Save yourself time, aggravation and money, put a $150 servo and a $125 speed reducer under one of them and get on with learning to sew leather.

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