Greenwood

I use a hockey puck on steel backing works great. Pucks may not be available in all parts of the world but are plentiful here in Canada.

Necessity is the mother of inventions

A pic from the back of the handle may provide a clue or maybe the answer. Good puzzle Layo

Hey Catskin haven't heard from you in a long time. Leo here from Regina. I bought screws from A Martin and like you said they work well with the foot I got at the same time. I later determined that the screws provided are 12-24 x 3/4 machine screws. I found some at Bolt Supply in Regina and used 2 to hold the homemade edge guide in the existing holes on the front block where the wax box attached. They are not the perfect thread but a drop of blue thread lock did the trick. The screws hold firm and are not seized in place as you might expect. They come 100 per box so I have lots on hand to spare. The next time you're in Regina call me and I'll let you have some. P.S. There was a minimum purchase price so cheaper to buy 100. Call me fivefourfivefortyonethirtynine or fivethreesixeightzerotwofive. Hope to hear from you Leo

Hi Nightshade Some where on this site someone did exactly that using a mandrel and if I recall he had a burnisher on one side and some other wheel/sanding drum on the other. Looked very functional. Gives user infinite rpms to burnish and sand great idea. Good Luck Layo

Hi Dave I have a Singer 132K6 that I use for horse blankets and have done so for years. It is a heavy duty machine with ample room to the right of the needle to pass the heavy blanket material. I use 92 thread to sew the patches and leg straps. Unlike my Juki LU563 the Singer has plenty of tolerances in the sewing mechanism to sew blankets. Even when washed which I insist on, there is always fine sand particles left behind that can play havoc with newer machines. I clean out the race and shuttle regularly and add fresh oil at the same time. Some might say that the 132 is overkill for horse blankets which it is but having a jump foot and ample room to handle bulky material, I would certainly recommend same or equivalent machine for horse blanket repair. Good Luck. Layo

Hi Redtruck Have you found a sewing machine.. I'm in Saskatchewan and have a 441 clone Class 3 Leather Machine plus a whole inventory of leather working equipment everything needed to start. If interested let me know. Leo at three zero six five four five four one three nine

Hi KEVP Sorry machine and manual are gone. Thanks for asking Leo

You said in an earlier post the knob spins and no change to stitch length. Could it be that the bolt in the dial wheel has broken loose over the years and needs to be brazed. It could also be a weak stitch lever spring. Ensure that the movement of the stitch lever is smooth with no hang-ups. Adjusting should be easy on scrap leather disregard the stitch dial and sew 6spm when satisfied turn the dial to 6 then adjust the back bolt stop to meet the dial bolt and you got her done. My 6 like Leathersmyths sews at the dial setting. Beautiful Ole Machine Good luck Leo

Hi; Have you tried Aaron Martin harness in Ontario, Canada. I got needles, bobbins and a foot from them for my 6. Not cheap but what can you do when they are the only supplier. Good luck, Leo

Hi Wonnlov; Have you found a machine yet? I have a Juki 563 flat bed if interested. I also have a button press with 2 dies if interested. Please let me know I'm in Regina, Sk and can ship at you expense. I can be reached at 306-five four five-four 139. Thanks Leo.

Hi Angus: My previous life was in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police where we were issued high brown pebbled riding boots. We were taught to apply several heavy coats of shoe polish then iron the boot with a hot regular electric iron. The heat flattens the pebbles but can also burn the leather if not careful. Do not intend to use it to iron your white shirt for Sunday Church Service. Get a used iron at a Garage Sale or Flee Market. Use the point and move in a circular motion approx. 2" in dia. Wipe excess polish while still hot as you go. Using a towel you can support the area of the hose being ironed while shielding your hand. Use regular paste floor wax to clean boot. Apply light coats of polish as you would on new shoes. I kept my boots as a keepsake. I got them in 1967 for Canada's Centennial and although they have not been overly worn I can bring them up to mirror like finish in no time. I'm sure members of the US military on this site have their own or similar recipes. Good luck and let us know of the progress. From the Great White North!!! Greenwood

Wiz I have a Swiss made Simplex Greuter which is a hand cranked curved needle sole stitcher. It is a heavy little beast at just over 100 lbs. c/w instruction manuel photos can be posted. Machine is located in Regina Saskatchewan. Shipping can be arranged at buyer's expense. Asking $150.00 for head only obo.