Kate

Yeah, I though about putting it up on that auction site - but as it is currently a big box of pieces that only a saddler would recognize I decided to offer it to people with the capability of putting in the new rig straps, stirrup leathers and putting it back together! Offer stands to the group, pay for shipping and I'll box it up and send it to you, then YOU can make the money for a NEWLY REFURBISHED PLANTATION SADDLE! I have about fifty too many projects right now....

Had to go out and measure to be sure It's a 17 - measured from top of pommel to center of cantle rim, as taught by the old guy who built my hubby's custom made plantation saddle (which is on a 19 inch tree) I don't think I have ever seen one of these oldies in a 19? must be a rare bird if you find one! I liked this one as it had a wider tree than normal - and none of our horses are a-frame or narrow Kate

I have a good old hard seat plantation saddle that I'd like to find a home for. I bought it to overhaul - needs new rigging and panels (navy blue wool serge, stuffed with hair) and quite a bit of restitching, but it's all there, tree and major leather is sound and good. Has a pair of hooded stirrups, and mis-matched slider fenders to go on the stirrup leathers. Fits a medium wide back, with plenty of wither clearance. I think I have about eighty bucks in it, but would send it to an interested party for the cost of shipping - likely about $40 by UPS to anyplace in continental USA. These saddles are GREAT to ride - the gaited horse folks and field trial folks love them for their walking horses. These old ones beat the heck out of the new manufactured ones. Clearing out the shop to get into operation again.... expect more oddball listings! Kate

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

I have a virtually un-used swivel knife with two blades that Jay Lynn Gore made up for me some years back - barrel is 2 inches long by 9/16 diameter, and has a coarse checkered grip. It has two blades, one 5/16 and one 1/2 inch. All are in NEW un-used condition - it is just a tad too big for my hand, and I could never quite get friendly with it. Asking $125 for the lot, or would consider swaps for a shorter knife - my current best knife is a short Henley with a narrow 1/4 inch blade, and I do mean short - 1-1/2 inch barrel, 9/16 diameter, with the real fine knurl checkering, which I much prefer over the coarser texture. Please feel free to use private email if interested!

I have one, natural rawhide, about 7/8 ounce, loosely rolled, and I will likely NEVER use it. Somebody make me an interesting offer - or maybe swap for hand tools - edgers? stitching pony? chap leather? This rawhide has been sitting around for several years now, so it's a little dusty, and that darn mouse got at one edge a few years back (but I got at the mouse, so THAT ended!), but it's good stuff that needs a job. Kate

Weaver Leather sells sheet neoprene - I think it's black, but they may have white too. You may also consider looking for wetsuit material - also used to make up neck sweats and the like - easy to find, easy to work with, resistant to horse sweat and the knit backing makes it easier to stitch on a machine or glue in place. Been a few years - I have actually cut up a narrow throatlatch sweat to make up padding for small projects - cheaper than buying a big lot of it! Kate

I've used the horse butts from Siegel of California for way over a decade - great stuff.... I always did wonder where the rest of the hide went, though! I would LOVE to get sides or backs of veg tan horeshide. Most of the butts you get are not long enough for reins or longer strap goods, and it is superb for those uses. It also molds and tools very well, hence it's popularity for holster making. Much finer grained and holds up to long wear better than the average cowhide ever did. Somtimes you get a funky hide pattern from spotted critters, makes life interesting if you don't plan to dye the finished piece.

Hi Larry, I'm trying out the attachments thingy-bobber.... if this works out, everybody can see my big paperweight! Kate

Looks like an old Singer model 27, and it's not heavy enough for much more than garment weight leather - not enough take-upm and the bobbins don't hold much thread and are not really very good for heavy going. I think you can find an older industrial model pretty cheaply these days - so many American manufacturers are closing shop, and the machines are being sold off or just scrapped. I've been a bona fide "old sewing machine nut" for years now - feel free to ask if you see any others and need to know! Kate

New member here - and I should say that I am just starting back up in leather after many years of working at another job. Just lost that job (after 20-odd years!) so am resurrecting the leather business! I have a like-new Lucris MA-II clicker for sale - bought from the Canadian dealer as "used a couple of times". Its previous owner evidently didn't get the use out of it or something - I have never even bought dies for it. Beautiful condition, and I have photos (but need to figure out how to post them). Retail new is about $1200, I'm asking $750, and it's a hundred pounds of iron to crate and ship - I'll crate it for free, but buyer pays shipping! I have packed and shipped a lot of sewing machines (indlucing industrials) over the years, so I do know how to do that I am enjoying this forum so far - lots of helpful info and entertaining people!