olroper99

Another great lookin rig cousin! :D

Sorry...I can't message you back thru my PM's here. Thanks for helping me get my 5100 working again. You were right...I'd forgotten how to program the motor...lol! And my owners manual is packed in storage somewhere....haven't been able to find it yet. Russ

Hi ...I sent the admin a message thru the contacts. Haven't heard back yet. When I click on the drop down menu to get into my mail...it always sends me to my profile. No matter how fast I am with the cursor...it won't open my mailbox. Only way I can get into it...is if someone sends me an email and I click on the little notification box. Opens fine...but I can never get back into it. Thanks! Russ

Hi...I've been having problems with the messanger for awhile now. I can get messages that are sent to me but can never open the email again. I click on the drop down menu... click Messanger...and nothing happens but my profile page always comes up. Any idea how to fix this? Thanks! Russ Name: Russ Brewer (olroper99) UserName: olroper99 IP Address: 69.11.29.91 Email Address: reelracer99@hotmail.com

They have a two part (?) series on U tube... lotta interesting info! Russ

Thanks Ronnie! The 200 rpm motor works fine! Any slower and I'd fall asleeep...lol! As soon as I find room for my ol' Mach 1 to live...I'll be ordering another motor for it. These things are the best thing since sliced bread....

Got the motor in from Techsew.... Got it mounted this morning. It was a no brainer....it has the exact same mounts as most clutch motors. Pulley is a lot smaller so the belt is too long but I jury rigged it for now and it works GREAT!!!!! This is on a Mitsibishi 66 upholstery machine that was lightning fast... Now...I can do intricate chap (and other sewing) with it in complete control. This motor doesn't go down to 100 rpm like I thought it would and the machine is a little down on power at the 200 rpm minimum when pushed thru heavy leather.....but it was just a test and it sews chap leather perfectly. The pulley ratio on the 66 is very "high geared" so I'm not too concerned. All in all...a very good purchase! I'll be buying another Smart Servo motor for my Mach 1 soon also. A darn handy machine...but still way too fast when "IT" feels like it. Thanks Mike...from Rapheal Sewing!!!!! Russ

Thanks! I'll check them out! Russ

Well thanks guys! I'm just going to order Stolmans book then. LK...thanks for your kind offer! I want this to fit pretty tight as he is going to have this mounted on a saddle and doesn't want a keeper strap on it. Something about practicing for mounted shooting???????? LOL! Russ

Hi all! I have a buddy who lives a couple hundred miles away. He wants a holster for this pistol but is too far away for me to get an acceptable pattern off the actual gun... And I don't have a dummy gun to make a holster from. Anyone know where I can get a proven pattern for one of these? Thanks! Russ

Splitter came today!!!! Works GREAT!!!! What a neat deal! Ahem...now the machinist side of me wants to add a digital readout to make the thickness more repeatable. ;-)

Tapping toe on floor...still waiting....sigh...dang Greyhound....stopping at every mailbox across Canada....

Thanks Bruce! I was hoping you'd chime in! The American is being shipped this morning. Can't wait for the new toy to show up. Russ

Hey all! Oh boy...I just had to meet up with a new bud in Regina...and he showed me his beautiful Landis 30 splitter. Now I'm wanting one pretty bad. I've found an American splitter...hand crank...prolly the same type as the Landis. The guy who has it says he thinks the Landis is a better machine. Anyone have any real experience to add to this? Thankyou! Russ

His name is John...at least that's what he says on his webpage. I also have a very strong machinists background and understand machinery better than a lot of folks. Umm...I just bought the same machine John sells for nearly $1000 less...and it has an upgraded servo motor with more power. I asked him about a servo motor for my Mach1 and was informed that I didn't need it...that if the clutch was setup right on my machine it would sew as slow as I wanted. That's almost true....it does sew slow sometimes.....but likes to burst into hi speed at the worst times.....like on a bridal right near a tight corner etc. I've ruined enough things on that machine now. I've built several cnc machines myself and understand the benefits of true servo motors and modern technology. Yep...I agree...that machine out east is a good deal....but I'm not buying anything sight unseen anymore. Been burned before. If it was close enough to look at...I'd own it already. Russ

Great stuff guys! Thanks! Russ

Steve...that same machine is for sale here on this site. Too far away from me....

Thx DJ....I am doing my homework and am learning at the same time. I've found two old Landis #1 machines that are pretty affordable but don't want them as they are bottom feeders....not great for doing shearlings on saddle skirts etc. I have a bottom feeder right now and am not pleased with it. I did talk to the old saddlemaker about his Landis...it is for sale but he told me not to buy it ...said I'd be happier with a new machine. He teaches saddle making and has a couple of newer machines that he is very happy with. Says they are very versatile and parts ore easy to get. Russ

Catskin....can you send me a private message please...I'd like to know what your total bill for the machine was. I am talking to Mike in Montreal about a Techsew 5100 right now....he is supposed to try the machine to see if it will sew 7/8" and send me a vid of it. Kinda pricey compared to some others but also cheaper than some. Maybe the new tech is worth it???? THX... Russ

Thanks for the offer but you are too far away and that's a little steep for me right now. Russ

Hi all! Sorry for the question....if I wasn't on the worlds slowest dialup I wouldn't be asking this. I was talking to the Canadian dealer for Artisan machines and have talked to a buddy in BC who bought an Artisan 3200 and is very happy with it. I have projects and repairs stacking up....have given up looking for an old Pearson/Landis that I can afford and need a machine NOW. I can't get a straight answer on when Artisan can supply me with a machine. They want a deposit on the latest shipment that may come in next year....not playin that game. I've done it before and waited and waited. I want the same machine because I really like the specs....12" throat...can sew 7/8" and uses the 415 thread. Anyone know of a dealer that sells the same machine and could supply me with one asap? Thanks! Russ

Howdy all! I've made a few pairs of chaps but was never pleased with them. I used to own a pair of bronc riding batwings years ago that a good friend of mine made me. I got talked out of them a few years later and have kicked my butt ever since. Those things were sooo nice. They hung just right and both bottoms curled around my boots just perfect. Now I'm wondering...do you guys cut the leather a certain way? Like from shoulder to tail or the other way round? For chinks do you cut the legs from side to side?(to get maximum usage of a hide?) Is there a part of the hide you try to avoid for certain parts of chaps? And for the older women who have a bit of a "tummy"....do you raise the belt up higher so it doesn't make a "double bump" from the belt cutting into their stomach? I have an order from one such gal and don't want to make her mad because I've made her "look fat"!!!! Just wondering on this one because it changes a lot of things when you have to raise the belt that high. Thanks! Russ Brewer

Howdy ya'll! I'm looking to buy a heavy stitcher now to go along with my Mach1 and Mitsubishi upohlstery machines. I always wanted a Pearson #6 or something of that ilk...but am seein a good one of them is hard to find up here in Canada. Leightons in Cowgary sell their Mach 3 stitcher for a good chunk of change and I'm about to buy one soon but was wondering what your thoughts are for holding out on an older machine. I know one ol saddle maker back in BC who has an old Landis #3 I think and it sits now while he uses a newer china machine. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Russ Brewer

Thanks Steve! I'm getting it figured out ...guessin a phone call to Rod soon will settle it! Thanks again guys! Russ Brewer

Thanks CW and JW! That's what I am looking for alright. I found a saddle I really like here...hmmm...maybe JW made it? Can't remember... Years ago I had an old Association I liked for snuffy colts(when I was young and full of hi test) but the swells were pretty high and put the horn too high for dallyin on anything heavy. Sure liked it for when the goin got rough tho. I'm getting too old to be hittin the ground hard anymore...lol!