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OK, I thought there was no interest in this old machine as I wasn't getting any responses in my email.I thought I'd check back and look at the original post to see if there was a better place to post it. I didn't have email response set up I guess. I appreciate all the responses and here are a couple photos that were either asked for or may help in my search. This machine originally took a flat plate that was curved to the outside edge. The plate that's on it has been modified and filled in on the outer edge. The feed dogs are also curved to the outer edge and these feed dogs are original. I suppose what I need to do now is just take the feed dogs out so I can compare them to some of the ones suggested above. Anyone want to see anything else just let me know. I can take pics. of pretty much anything. Again thanks guys,

This is a sole stitcher made by Singer years ago. It is on a treadle stand and works good; as good as one of these works anyway. They weren't much of a sole stitcher really; nothing like a Landis anyway. Worked alright for repair work I suppose. I have ground out the adjustment for the stitch length so it makes a much longer stitch now. What I'm wondering is if I can change the feed dogs and foot so it can be used like a regular cylinder arm. Thanks Guys

I know this is over a year old but wondering if you ever sold that Landis #1? I'm in South Dakota. Gus

Disregard this post; I see you already have one for sale !! I'm about 150 miles from your location in SD. Would you consider trading for a heavy flatbed machine of the Singer Class 7 variety!

Walter is right; it looks complete to me as well. It may need some minor adjusting.

Just a suggestion: After looking at your pics. I'd think a lighter sewing machine; like a Singer 31-15 or 31-20 w/roller foot would be in order. Along with a guide and lighter thread. With a good eye and the original clutch motor on said machine you could get by without a guide; if you were careful.

It's interesting that they'd put two of those big bobbins in this flatbed. There must be a whole fistful of hardware under the table of one of those things. I'd love to see one.

Well that's a relief!

I'm not completely familiar with this machine but most double needle machines have smaller bobbins. Simply a result of having two of them rather than one. However, if it is a good enough buy it may be worth it. That being said, if it is that reasonably priced you could use it until you sell it and use the proceeds to buy what you really would like to have.

Depending on how they're set up; I've seen them used on more than one occasion for boat tarp repair & awning construction.

I just bookmarked the page. Can't wait to take the virtual tour. Nice job so far Wiz!!

It wouldn't take much to get me toe sell this machine. I don't particularly need a soling machine; although it stitches pretty good. It needs some fine tuning is all. Interesting thing about this machine is it had a wax pot on it that has a gas burner under it. If you look in the pictures it is the pot behind the bobbin winder. The hand crank bobbin winder & this gas powered wax pot are connected to the same bracket. You can see it pretty well in the2nd, 3rd & 4th pictures above. I'll have to flip the winder upside down & get a pic. of that burner so you'se can see it.

OK, I went after that sole stitcher It has quite a history surrounding it. The old boy I got it from is a WWII vet going into assisted living. 30 some odd years ago he got it from a farmer that had the head in the grainery and the treadle stand he rescued off the rock pile out by the field. The table top was de-laminated pretty badly so he used it as a pattern to make a new one from plywood. The old boy that had it in his grainery said it was his Grandpa's. His grandpa used it to repair harness tugs for himself and the neighbors in the area west of Fargo, ND. That had to be a few years ago. The story bears true as there is a modified flat plate and foot in a bag of trinkets that came with it; along with the original tapered plate and sole foot on the machine. You can't see it in the pics but the feed dogs are tapered to the left; apparently to keep the shoe or boot from feeding into the needle. This arrangement makes it very difficult to stitch in a straight line with this machine. The manual bobbin winder is interesting. Anyway here are a few pics.

Bob, The Management here says you're naughty. Anyway I got on my knee's and said :begging:and the management buckled!! I'm going after it tomorrow.

The management would kill me!! She's just looked over my shoulder & grabbed me by the ear!!!

nice machine: congrats. Have fun being creative.

This is a beautiful machine there is no doubt. But as big as it is and as far away from home as it is and the fact that it only stitches 1/4" length stitches; I simply can't use it. I only get home every two weeks; I simply don't want to drive the 125 miles just to pick up a table connected to a piece of junk I'll have to separate & throw away.

Are the needles still available for it? Can round work be done on it other than doing soles or is it job specific? It's funny; I did boot & shoe work for quite a few years & never heard of it until now. A shoe soling machine that isn't a needle and awl machine is a little different too. I wonder how much success Singer had with that idea? I can pick this thing up complete with treadle table & all for 1 bill. I'm just wondering if it would be a $100 boat anchor or if it will work OK for some hobby round work. I need something inexpensive to sew leather bottoms in my canvas packs. I've been doing it on a flat bed but it's a bit tricky. The seam would come out more professional looking on a cylinder-arm.

I know the 45K69 is a cylinder arm machine. What I can't find is any info on specifications or specific uses of this machine. Thanks,

That's an interesting idea!

Seem like I've heard that number before. It may be a K model made in Scotland. Could be wrong!

DenverLeather, I think most anyone you'll talk to will recommend a stand. A stand allows the operator to stand and maneuver odd sized objects like saddles, collars & odd shaped bags or luggage around under the needle. It's harder to do sitting at a table. That's just me! All you really need to do is figure out what type of work you'll be doing.

Looks nearly factory!! Nice job / Knut

Darrens got `er pegged pretty solid here. These things are a beast of a flat bed that will sew through nearly anything FLAT. Not scooped and very gradual or square flat corners. I think the foot is 1-3/4 " long; unmodified it must cover 3/4" material as it passes under the foot. That said, if it is heavy flat work you are doing it is the right machine. However, if you are building anything with a scoop or delicate corners you'll need another machine for that. Predominantly these are used today for sewing nylon strapping material, multiple layers of heavy canvas or leather depending on how they are set up. I see no reference to a 7-3. Not even in the double needle variety. My guess is you didn't get all the digits off the number plate. There are a lot of them designated 7-3X. Like 7-33, 7-34, etc. they all had there different uses. Here is a pic of mine in the process of being set up. Set up like you see it here it was sewing through the Sunday Tribune paper doubled over; ads and all without breathing hard. I'm going to use this one for sewing canvas & leather together in thick, flat work I'm doing.

Well: it's a different angle isn't it!