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Is anyone familiar with the older Osborne Harness Needles? I would like to find John James that are equal or close to the size that I like the best. I have tried the new Osborne and I am not happy with them. The egg eye is smaller and it takes forever to thread the needle. The package says Egg Eye, Quantity 25, JJ, No. 3. I think that I bought these back in the late 80's or early 90s. The packs do not say gauge or length.

Thank you! I did not even think of using my dremel. I will do it this way.

I do, yes. I guess I was thinking that a sharp edge would be left, but I can always file that down.

Thank you all! Is there a certain place to cut the spring or anywhere along it's coil? High tension is an understatement! I cannot even put my finger under it at the most "loose" tension.

I am learning to use my Pfaff 331. It has the roller foot on it. The machine is the 331-33, which came with the presser foot and it's presser bar. Somewhere along the line it was changed to a 331-4 with the roller foot and presser bar that goes with it. The manual shows no difference in the springs for these different presser bars. I cannot seem to get the pressure to lighten up enough to not put tracks in the leather as it sews. I have tried unscrewing the nut on top until it is just on with the first few threads and it does not seem to make that much of a difference. If the leather is smooth, it is going to get a design in it whether it likes it or not. I cannot move the roller attachment higher up on the bar because there is a little bar stopping it. Does anyone have any ideas on how to change this? Most replacement parts are obsolete for this machine, but I have found a few select ones like the outer spring for the bar and the presser bar and components for a presser foot (but no presser foot). I have not ordered anything yet. Besides this issue, I really have no complaints. She sews a nice stitch with 69 and 92 thread.

Thank you. I will do that.

Thank you. It is local and she said that I can come and test it out. Is there anything that I should be looking at in particular to check out an older machine?

Does anyone have any information on the Pfaff 331? I can find very, very little online. Manuals are not available. There is one video of someone working on one, but they are not saying anything about the machine. I found one for sale locally and wonder if it is worth investing in for things like horse blanket repair and light leather goods. Will parts be impossible to find? Thank you in advance!

I would like to find someone who can shorten a pair of western stirrup leathers. I do not have the tools to remove and replace the existing rivets. Fenders are youth size roughout leather from a barely used saddle. Please PM if you have time to help. I am located in VA, but will ship if needed. There are no local shops. Thank you in advance.

I have two large bins with rolls of high quality leather tanned in England. Colors range from Dark Havana, newmarket, to london. Bridle, rein, and stirrup weights. These are the butt leathers of the highest quality. In these bins are also a couple sheepskins, roo-hides. There are are matching lightweight lining strips for some of the leather. I was going to be making halters. I also have the solid brass halter hardware and the stainless steel stirrup buckles. I am open to offers. There is well over 1k worth of hides and materials here. I just moved to PA, so everything is packed up in bins. If interested, please email tielz1@hotmail.com

I have already moved. The machine is in West Alexander, PA now.

Still available

The drawers and splitter do not convey. Clean and only a few hours on the machine. Open to reasonable offers. Buyer to arrange and pay shipping.

Due to my health I am selling my barely used (hobby) Cobra 4. It comes with all of the attachments (premium package) plus some extra spools of thread sizes in natural. I cannot locate the DVD or instructional book due to a move. Needs the bar and keeper for the release foot. It was lost in the first move. $2000. Located in Floyd, VA. Will be moving in Oct to PA, but would rather sell before moving. Thank you, Lori

Offering 3 Osborne stamped tools for sale. All original, no repairs or missing pieces, stored in home. No. 50 Gasket Cutter w/extra blade $75. Never used No. 34 Scratch Compass, no.1, 2, and 3 size cutters plus regular compass end $85. Lightly used No. 153 Spring Punch size 1 $65. Lightly used Will sell together for $210. I accept Paypal and will ship USPS the next business day after payment. Shipping will be exact zip to zip Priority with tracking number. Insurance will be extra. Thank you for looking, Lori

SOLD. Thank you!

Price lowered.......250. plus shipping.

Sorry about the delay, my email notifications are spotty on this new Windows 8. I am attaching a photo. I do not remember the number of the machine.

For sale: Tandy Leather 8" blade leather splitter/skiver. Adjustable arm, metal twisted handle. Blade recently professionally sharpened. I purchased this new years ago and it has always been in the house. It has sat more than been used, so only needed sharpening this one time. It has years of use left in it. Razor sharp blade that can split leather down to almost paper thin if you slip off the locking mechanism. $265. plus actual shipping from SW PA or pick up for free. I do accept Paypal. Will be packed carefully.

Muir and Tandy/Hermann Oak leathers sold.

I have 3 pieces of side leather for sale. First is a Muir McDonald tooling side measuring around 8' long and 15" deep. The belly is a separate cut of long pieces by about 4" each. There are also some scraps. $25. plus shipping Next is a Tandy or Hermann Oak (cannot remember!) tooling side which is also about 8' long and 19" deep. This is smooth and lighter natural than the Muir hide. $25. plus shipping Last is a John Whites England bridle butt in Newmarket. It is about 70" long and 17" deep. Bridle weight of 3.5 to 4mm. $90. plus shipping Will sell as a lot for $125. plus shipping. PM if interested. More photos available via email.

Thank you. I put a call in to Toledo and I will go look at the Leather Machine Co. site now. Lori

I am trying to find a machine to use in my home. I am confused as ever on what is out there and what would be best for me. I make English bridles on a small scale, all hand sewn. I use England tanned bridle butts in 8-9oz weight for most items. I would like to be able to sew triple stitched, high quality halters and working dog collars. I would also like to apply the fancy stitching on raised brows and nosebands. Used is fine. Solid and well made is more important than fancy and new. I would love a hand cranked or treadle machine, but I am not set on it. Space in this old home is limited and electrical outlets are even more limited. A table top machine is fine. I need slow. I am not really comfortable with sewing fast. I have no idea which thread to use with a machine. I am used to sewing with 3 cord waxed Irish linen thread. I am not a high production shop, so the investment will not be paying for itself. I want to stay under 1k if possible. I may stretch it to under 2k if I can purchase on credit. I see some nice machines on Ebay, but not really knowing what I need or what the quality is, I have decided not to go the route of auctions or Craigslist. I was burned badly back in the 90s and purchased an expensive rebuilt treadle converted to electric machine that turned out to be not usable so I am very afraid to venture out without help. I am in PA near Wheeling WV if that helps. Thank you in advance. Lori