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HI Les, I think I bought an A1 and A2 from you some time back??? is that you?? Yes I understand about making them, I do some myself and also have a tame retired engineer that does some jobs for me too. However there are caches of spares around. I'm aware of Aaron and all the Pearson dealers. In the UK a dealer there has some but wants a great deal of money and also here in Oz I know of a dealers' son that has a huge stockpile that he wont part with. The Pilot was touted as the replacement for the no 6, however it never seemed to reach the same legendary status. You might be interested to know I bought a (barn find) A1 in Italy a while back, it had the original treadle, many feet, the bobbin winder and even the leather cover. Best Regards and thanks for you advise.

HI, I'm looking to find a Pearson no 6, could you let me have info on condition, price, any extras etc . Best Regards Steve

HI, sorry to hear you have problems, I know Jim, he would give you the shirt off his back if he had one. Truth is he's spent more time in hospital than at home so he's doing it tough. I don't know the reason for the non supply of parts, it may be that they are not available or as has happened to me on ocassion, the docks lose, damage or steal things.....ho hum. It might be more economical to forget the warranty and get the parts elsewhere, the 441 clones are all pretty similar, there are Global, Highlead etc dealers all over the place.

Hi, I get what you say about a collapsable bag, however for normal bags a 15" arm wont get you very far. There is a machine specifically designed for golf bag manufacture, I think it was called a "Taylor" but could be wrong, maybe someone else out there will know for sure. I believe its a very long arm walking foot machine. Nothing wrong with clutch motors, bear in mind some are fast and some slow....... on top of that you can reduce or increase pulley size to suit or fit a speed reducer. With the servo motors go for a good one, I've had the displeasure of buying some Chinese ones and they are rubbish, apart from all the error codes coming up, it doesn't matter how slow you set them they still start with a jump. regards Steve

HI Eamonn, don't forget if you find any Pearson parts then let me know, regards Steve, Australia

Does anyone know what happened to the Luberto machine and its makers, their email address is not longer working. Does anyone have any Pearson parts?? anything at all?? Regards Steve

HI Darren, congrats on getting the collection. Yes the Puritans are fun machines, I have 2, one is labelled Puritan and has a cylinder arm with a post at the end and other labelled Astra with a flat bed with a post at the end. Don't forget they are chainstitch machines, not good for general leatherwork. I also have a junkers and ruh, however tis sold to a saddler up north and yes strangely they do fetch around $650. I have two Pearsons in stock, both are sold though. Another is coming and has real war history, it was in France at that time and the Germans told the owner that he had to use the machine for the war effort, he then buried the machine in his yard in oilcloth that night. When the Germans returned he told them it was stolen, he was not believed and shot. Eventually the machine was recovered and found to be in perfect condition. I have a new venture, because of the success of the Atlas-Koch machine in Australia, this 100 year old leather workers machine is filling a specialty niche here, I am now bringing them in in numbers. The are not only extremely beautiful to look at, they are tough as nails and will sew a genuine half inch of leather. Regards Steve

HI Trox, sorry to hear its difficult to get used heavy machines there, I buy a lot in England, France, Austria and Germany, the 45K range are expecially cheap.. If you come across the Singer 132K6, Adler 5-8, large Koch and United then let me know. regards STeve

Well done Darren, I had a couple a while back, one even had the original A1 stand and leather case and bobbin winder. I've not done this myself, however an old jewellers trick to clean rusty metal is to soak in tea for a few weeks... I'm pleased to say I have 3 no 6 machines arriving shortly, two are sold and hopefully there is one spare for me. While I'm talking about BUSMC and Pearsons, would anyone know if the Luberto Sewing Machine Company is still making the USA Classic??? Regards Steve

HI, the machine on ebay.de was a durkopp or similar shoe patcher, I guess from a distance the design is similar. You thread the needle the same was as the needle feed number 6, ie front to back. Regards Steve

HI, I have had two of these machines, basically they will sew close to the thickness of a No 6. The treadle is the No 6 original treadle before the one we mostly see. The bobbin is smaller than the No 6. I have a fair bit of BUSMC catalogue and articles but nothing on this particular machine. The best I can say is that it is half way between a No 2 and a No 6, perhaps the fore runner of the No 6 as we now know it. The ones I had stitched beautifully. In Australia I would value this machine as per the No 6, ie $3500. Regards Steve

HI, I realise I'm replying to an old post, however I have some new info since I read it some time ago. Yes most people say that Singer never made a user manual for the 132K6 or the 45K, however they did, but they are rare. I have an original of both, the K6 I have on disk and can send anyone a copy free of charge if they want one. It doesn't matter how many googel searches you do you'll never find this manual, though I have given it to a few friends and clients so I guess it will start to circulater soon. They also did cardboard cards with some brief info. Be aware though that the manuals are quite small and really dont tell you a lot. I think its more the nice feeling of having one. Regards Steve HI, I realise I'm replying to an old post, however I have some new info since I read it some time ago. Yes most people say that Singer never made a user manual for the 132K6 or the 45K, however they did, but they are rare. I have an original of both, the K6 I have on disk and can send anyone a copy free of charge if they want one. It doesn't matter how many googel searches you do you'll never find this manual, though I have given it to a few friends and clients so I guess it will start to circulater soon. They also did cardboard cards with some brief info. Be aware though that the manuals are quite small and really dont tell you a lot. I think its more the nice feeling of having one. Regards Steve

Hi Al, I'll call Terry and get some nice photos and measurements. As I say, the aluminium arms look pretty genuine. See what you think when you see them. Regards Steve

Hi again Al, I've just spoken to Terry the new owner of the A1 treadle, and I now also remember that the pitmans were aluminium and not wood, they were round in section and straight and fitted to proper bush bearing with oil holes at each end. Whether they were original I'm not sure, however they were very old looking and nicely and correctly made. Let me know if you need the bearing to bearing measurement. Regards Steve

Hi Al, I've just sold an A1 on original table, but can't recall whether it had an original pitman, I'll check with the new owner and get back to you with a piccie if it is. Regards Steve

Hi, yes without doubt the Claes is a Singer 45K89 clone with reverse, likewise an Adler 5-27. A brilliant machine, worth a couple of thousand dollars easily. It has the jump foot (walking foot to us generalisers) taken straight from the Singer 45K58 and 89. If you bought it then you have a machine to last you a life time. I have just sold an Adler 5-27 absolutely identical to this one on a lovely old treadle base and was very sad to see it go. Your third machine, the one that is identical to a Puritan, is actually mine, I bought it some time back and expect it along with another 30 odd machines to be coming over the oceans to me as we speak. I have already 1 Puritan and am looking forward to this one coming to make a pair. As Bob says and Jim Beaton also assures me they were the king of the Gladstone bag making machines and a chainstitch. You wouldn't buy this machine for general leather work, you would want to know more about it and use it for a specific task.... most likely in bag making. I know I've only repeated what others have said, but enjoy taking part in the forums from time to time. I've attached a picture of an Adler 5-9 non walking foot so you can see the difference up the left end, ie not walking foot mechanism. Best regards Steve

HI, I agree, its a Claes and Flentje (cant remember the correct spelling), I've had a few, they seem to have that leopard skin pattern on them. Similar machines are as stated above, Colibri and Bradbury, there doesn't seem to be a big difference between them. I guess someone designed the original and everyone esle jumped in and copied. Or other times there is one manufacturer making them for others to rebadge. Regards Steve

Hi all, I'm pleased to announce the upcoming arrival of some wonderful machines. I'm all the way over in Australia so I'm not expecting to attract buyers, I'm just so pleased to have these machines coming in that I listing them out of pleasure. Incoming are 8 Pearson #6 harness machines, some on original stands, 2 Puritans on stands, 1 Champion on original pedal treadle stand, 4 antique Adler boot patchers, a BUSMC A1 on original treadle stand, Adler 20-2 heavy leather machine, Bradbury patcher, Singer 133K short and long arm darners, Singer huge 8-8 twin needle, Colibri shoe patcher, Durkopp Patchers, Adler 3 class, Adler 5 class, Koch patcher, 5 Singer 132K6 and other odds and ends including an original Singer 132K6 manual that I had until now denied the exitance of.. Regards Steve PS .... still looking for a manual for my H Koch & Son harness machine.

G'day, JesseLee, The reciepts appear to show recent work in the 1960s, however as far as I know Koch made H. Koch & Co Bielefeld machines around the 1865-1867. Acturally I bought this machine thinking it was a boot machine because of the pedastel, it was only after talking to Jim Beaton (master saddler and harnessmaker) that i discovered it was a harness machine, it has about 10 or so specialist leather rounding feet. I'm always on the search for this kind of machine, sometimes I get them often I'm beaten by someone else cleverer than me.. This machine is 'to die for' so I'm thrilled with it. Regards Steve

Hi, here is a picture of my H. Koch & Co Bielefeld machine, its not a patcher but a leather harness machine. Regards Steve

HI, also have a couple of these machines, though the Koch, Colibri, Bradbury etc all look similar, I note you mentioned a pdf file with repair infor or parts, would I be able to have a copy of that pls. I would realy appreciate it... Regards Steve Sorry didn't add my email address for pdf file, pls send to stevebonnett@dodo.com.au If I can help you with anything pls let me know. Regards Steve

HI, you didn't say what brand that shoe oursoler was, however if it was maroon it'd be the same as my frobana, its just missing the top cover. Regards Steve

Hi, I'm a bit late with this reply and can't answer your question either..... I'm writing because I have a H. Koch & Co Bielefeld harness machine and you mentioned that name, they are pretty rare. Would you have any books or information on the brand or machines?? Regards Steve

Hi all, my lastest aquisition is this H. Koch & Co Bielefeld harness machine, it came with lots of feet for leather work, needles, old reciepts and fabric guides of differing shapes and sizes. I can thread it up and run it but would still really like a manual if anyone knows where one might be found. I know all the usual manual sources online, so need to look outside the square. Any help at all would be very much appreciated.

HI Trox, Thanks for you reply, yes the picture in the book seems to be my machine, it even has a drawing of the little wooden table to convert it to a flatbed machine. Wasn't able to print it though, looks like I have to buy the book if I want that illustration. I think you are right, it must be an old Kochs Adler.... I'll go and have a look at what Neeldebar have. thanks very much Steve