Logans Leather

Greetings all. I recently bought out the remains of the "Safety Speed" holster factory. I am adding their machines and tools to my own shop, but find myself in need of more space. I am looking for a partner to share shop space with in the Inland Empire area of southern California. We can share shop space and build up a business together and continue our own lines of products as well, if you want. We would, of course, have to meet first and see each others' work and see if we can form a mutually beneficial arrangement. PM me if you are interested

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I have a 20 ton press that I may be willing to part with for the right price. Can get you pics and specs in the morning

Nice article on splitters: http://campbell-bosworth.com/articles/Splitting-Machines.pdf

Ooh! I never knew they came in different sizes. I always assumed that different sizes would have different model numbers. I'll have to keep my eyes open for bigger ones. And I'm always looking for a Krebbs splitter. Used Dave Brannan's years ago and fell in love with it!

By the way, the Osborne 86 has a 6" blade, or rather it is 8 1/2" wide with the mounting lugs, but has a 6" edge. Cobra Steve sells them at Leather Machine Co. http://www.leathermachineco.com/catalog.php?item=40 I imagine he would be happy to sell just the blades as well

Thanks for all the input. As is, this one cuts 3 7/8". If I do reproduce them, I will definitely make them wider. The blade on this one is 5 7/8" wide, but the cut is narrower due to the width of the roller. Most if the elements are milled out of 5/8" billet aluminum, so no parts are cast. I will look into making one for the Osborne #86 blade, but my bladesmith is one of the best in the country. I do understand the desire for easily replaceable blades though.

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Does anyone recognize this splitter? Can anyone tell e who made it? Do they make them still? Looks like it may be a one-off made in a machine shop, but made darn well! If I cannot find a maker nor any patent or licensing info on it, I may start having them reproduced. I have a great machinist here in town who can fabricate all the parts and will grind the blades, and one of the best blade makers/swordsmiths in the country is right here in town too(K.C. Lund) and he can do the heat treat on the 01 steel blades. We can even offer pattern welded (Damascus) blades if anyone wants to pay a ridiculous amount for one Let me know if y'all are interested, so I can look into whether or not it will be worthwhile to have these cranked out.

Nakajima 280L Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine Up to 2/3" foot lift Sews forward and reverse Needle is 135 x 17 Large bobbin (side loading type M paper bobbin optional) Made in Japan Includes welting and cording/zipper foot Machine is in fine working order. You are buying the Head, Stand and Motor. I recently found a Nakajima 280L walking foot sewing machine in a sewing machine repair shop. It had been there for years and they were eager to sell it. It has been tuned up by their industrial sewing machine mechanic and runs beautifully. This is the same model of machine that I use to do most of my sewing for garments, upholstery, and lighter weight hard goods. The machine comes complete with: Power table with bobbin winder and accessory drawer. Clutch Motor 4 M sized Bobbins Thread Stand One packet of 135x17 needles size 125 Bobbin winder Knee lifter Gooseneck worklight Operating Manual in PDF format Cone of thread pictured with machine is not included, it was there simply to show the quality of stitching. If you want, I can add the foot lever reverse feature that I made for my own Nakajima 280L. it is a second pedal next to the motor pedal. you step on both together and it engages reverse before engaging the motor. I will have to price out the additional pedal, webbing and spings needed to add this feature before I can quote you a price though. Very handy feature that allows you to keep both hands on your work, or onew hand on the work and one on the wheel while you put the machine into reverse. Pick up is available in Wildomar, CA for free, or I can deliver it in the Inland Epire, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego County, or Ventura County areas for a fee depending upon how far. Shipping can be done via FedEx Ground. I can ship just the head to save you money, or I can disassemble the table and remove the motor and ship it all in separate boxes. Cost of shipping will be determined by what options you choose and delivery location. I can also palletize it for pick up by a freight company if you prefer. Asking price is $850. Reasonable offers considered. The machine pictured is actually my current machine. I will sell you either one you prefer. My current machine is on an old singer "H" leg stand with a Singer clutch motor, the newer one is on a much newer "L" leg stand with a newer clutch motor. Both tables have accessory drawers and bobbinwinders. The newer machine head looks almost identical, with a bit less of the powder coating worn off on the front of the machine head. I'm just waiting on pics of the newer machine to arrive.

Batch Resize in Photoshop CS4 Batch resizing of images: 1. Create a new destination folder for your resized images 2. Open Photoshop CS4 3. click [File] 4. click [image Processor] in the drop down menu 5. click [select Folder] or click [use Open Images] if you have several images open that you wish to resize 6. select the folder you wish to resize 7. click [select Folder] 8. select the destination folder you previously created 9. click box labeled: [save as JPEG] or [save as PSD] or [save as TIFF] 10. select your image quality 11. select your image size (in pixels) 12. click box labeled: [Resize to Fit] 13. click box labeled: [Run Action] if you wish to modify images further as a batch 14. click run 15. sit back and watch and enjoy as Photoshop does all the work for you and saves them in a nice, new, appropriately named folder. If anyone needs the mojo for how to do this in older versions of Photoshop, I can get that for you too. I will just have to dig for where I have it written down. Cheers!

Adler 205-RM 25 SP 75 Cylinder Arm Heavy Duty Sewing Machine I am selling this machine to make room for a Cobra Class 4, and hopefully to find someone who can use its unusual optional function. This machine has a lever on the back, actuated by a foot lever, that when engaged, causes a shirring action. This makes the top feed and the bottom feed to pull different amounts of material, making the sewing of items like pucker toe mocassins much easier. I have no need of this function, so I would like to offer the machine up for sale so someone who does need this rare function can use it. The machine also functions normally, feeding top and bottom at the sae rate whenever you wish. The shirring function is only engaged when the shirring pedal is pressed. The machine is on a stand with a clutch motor and a speed reducer. 2 packets of needles are included, system 214x1 or DDx1, size 230 2 extra Bobbins are included One extra foot is included The brazed needle plate is being replaced with a new one from the manufacturer The bobbin case cover has been ordered as well. Bobbin winder is icluded Thread stand is included The cones of thread in the photos are not included, they were on the machine only to show the stitch quality Manuals included in PDF format: Adler 205 Operating Instructions, Adler 205 Mechanic's Instructions, Adler Class 205 Leaflets Parts Diagram also included as a hard copy. This is a very heavy machine, so palletizing and shipment via freight carrier is reccomended. I can also deliver it in southern California, for a fee, which will vary depending on your distance from Lake Elsinore/Wildomar. If you are very close, I can deliver for free. Pick up is always available for free. Steve at Cobra (Leather Machine Co.) is ordering the new parts it needs and fixing this up, so you know it is being done right! Asking price is $1650 Will consider offers. Respond to this post or PM me if you are interested.

One last pic. Clicked the wrong button a minute ago. Link to the manual for this machine, in PDF format: http://artisansew.com/pdf/manuals/exisiting/797ABmanual.pdf The manual should be able to answer any technical questions faster than I can, but feel free to ask me any questions by replying to this thread or PM me

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Bee, I just listed an Artisan 797 AB walking foot for sale. My asking price is $750, but I might be able to do it for $600 if you cover shipping costs. Artisan is a very reputable maker, IMO much more reliable than econosew. No zig zag, but then it is hard to find even a used zig zag walking foot for under $1200. Where are you located?

Artisan 797 AB Walking Foot (Alternating Feed) Lockstitch Sewing Machine Artisan 797 AB Walking Foot (Alternating Feed) Lockstitch Sewing Machine with a Big "M" size Bobbin and Rotating Hook, New Style Presser Foot "Stepper" mechanism to stitch over obstacles and heavy seams. Hand presser Foot Lifting Lever located on front of machine, Dial operated stitch length regulator, Reverse feed lever with fully automatic Lubrication and sews up to 3/8" thickness with thread from size 33 up to size 138. The Complete sewing machine includes the Motor Stand Drive Unit with adjustable "T" style steel legs, an 27" gooseneck lamp, drawer and accessories. Recommended SCHMETZ brand Needle systems: 135 x 17 size 14 to 24. for fabrics and 135x16 size 14 to 24 for leathers The machine is used, but in fantastic working condition, ready to go! Asking $750 or best offer. Pick up is available in Wildomar, CA for free, or I can deliver it in the Inland Epire, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego County, or Ventura County areas for a fee depending upon how far. Shipping can be done via FedEx Ground I can ship just the head to save you money, or I can disassemble the table and remove the motor and ship it all in separate boxes. Cost of shipping will be determined by what options you choose and delivery location. I can also palletize it for pick up by a freight company if you prefer.

I have a pretty good collection of old books on leather working, several of them are 19th century vintage. I have been planning on culling through all o them to glean all of their information in striking salts/reactive dyes. I cannot promise when, but I will collect all of their data and post it all in one article on this forum. If there is anyone out there in the southern California Inland Empire who has time and ability to come help out with this project, PM me and we can set up a good time to get it going.

Hey all! Thanks for all the suggestions! We found a forklift to rent in Fort Mohave, which is on our way. $100 for the weekend, including the trailer to haul it! I highly recommend the folks at Fleet Services of Fort Mojave. They are closed on the weekends, but left it out where we can pick it up and return it on our way back home. They took great care of us, and I am happy to promote them and anyone who gives such great, personal customer service. The forklift was our last major hurdle to getting this move set up. Now the "easy" part, actually getting it done! As it happens, around four hours after I set up the rental, I met a woman whose son-in-law owns a cement yard in Laughlin. She offered to call him and arrange for him to loan us one of his forklifts. This whole process has involved a lot of people going out of their way for each other. I am extremely thankful. If anyone is in the Laughlin area tomorrow night(Saturday, Dec 1 2012) and would like to meet for a brew, we are staying at Harrah's. PM me here and I will check periodically tomorrow night

That's what I'm hoping for!

As far as purchasing patents goes, I did get permission to finish and sell all of the existing stock as "Safety Speed" there is over 400 pounds of leather already cut into holsters, belts and belt gear, waiting to be assembled and finished. All the formed steel springs and inserts too, aling with tons of buckles, clips, and fasteners. All of the cutting dies and forming molds and presses included too. Talking to them about use of the company name beyond that, and inquiring about the patents as well. Luckily my attorney loves my work and likes to trade!

Thanks for all the suggestions! Got some bids from UShip, but nothing great. Penske is a possibility, but they don't rent lift gated trucks for one way rentals. One way rentals they give you unlimited miles and you get the truck for 3 days. Round trip rentals are $99 per day, and .99 per mile, and they trucks aren't rated for a load this heavy. Love Penske though, I use them often, they are just not right for this move. Pods won't service one of the zip codes involved, and I don't think they are built for loads this heavy. I think I found a good solution though. A freight company called ABF will drop off a 28 foot trailer, leave it for the weekend for me to load. I can load it with up to 24,000 pounds, and they will pick it up on Monday and haul it to my location for $542. (about 55 cents per mile) I then have 24 hours to unload it before they come back to pick it up. They have been very helpful and accommodating both online and over the phone. I will post more when the move is done, but so far they get a big thumb's up. Now, does anyone know where I can rent a forklift for a good price in Bullhead city or Laughlin?

Contact a company called "Alberoni" in Los Angeles. They carry binders for most makes and models of machines and are extremely knowledgeable about which parts fit what machine, and about sewing machines in general. Hope this helps

Barry has always given me fantastic service. About a decade ago, I purchased one of his swivel knives from a local leather and tools supplier. I just saw it hanging on the wall and bought it. I paid $50 for the yoke and barrel with no blade. I wish I had purchased from his site directly, since last I checked, he sells them for $45 and includes a blade. The knife never felt comfortable, and had a lot of drag in the swivel action. I never thought much of it, but just put a rarely used blade in it, and there it sat, unused in a tool rack for almost 10 years. It was on this forum that I read about someone else having a similar problem, and how he had replaced their knife, no questions asked. I contacted him and explained the issue, and received a prompt response that he had a problem with his bearings a while ago, and he offered to fix it free of charge. I sent it to him and received it back in about a week with a brand new yoke and bearing in it and a blade to boot since he felt bad that I had been short-changed by the store. I never asked him for the blade, not was he obligated to give me one. He just did so out of kindness and desire to give me a square deal, and he even paid the return shipping. It is now one of my most used knives. In my experience, he has the highest of standards in his products and in his business practices. If he is out of contact, I am willing to believe there must be some valid reason for it. Please give him a good opportunity to respond. Has anyone been able to contact him? Is he OK? Barry has always given me fantastic service. About a decade ago, I purchased one of his swivel knives from a local leather and tools supplier. I just saw it hanging on the wall and bought it. I paid $50 for the yoke and barrel with no blade. I wish I had purchased from his site directly, since last I checked, he sells them for $45 and includes a blade. The knife never felt comfortable, and had a lot of drag in the swivel action. I never thought much of it, but just put a rarely used blade in it, and there it sat, unused in a tool rack for almost 10 years. It was on this forum that I read about someone else having a similar problem, and how he had replaced their knife, no questions asked. I contacted him and explained the issue, and received a prompt response that he had a problem with his bearings a while ago, and he offered to fix it free of charge. I sent it to him and received it back in about a week with a brand new yoke and bearing in it and a blade to boot since he felt bad that I had been short-changed by the store. I never asked him for the blade, not was he obligated to give me one. He just did so out of kindness and desire to give me a square deal, and he even paid the return shipping. It is now one of my most used knives. In my experience, he has the highest of standards in his products and in his business practices. If he is out of contact, I am willing to believe there must be some valid reason for it. Please give him a good opportunity to respond. Has anyone been able to contact him? Is he OK? Ack! I was browsing using the mobile app, and couldn't see all of the replies. Glad to hear Barry is alive and well, and continuing to offer great customer service