Cumberland Highpower

Probably a dumb question.... I was in an Amish shop yesterday and I noticed he had an older Adler 205 with a fairly long roller guide similar to one that you'd find on a Union Lockstitch. Quality looked pretty good, appeared to fully machined. I'd guess made in the USA from the quality. When I asked him, he showed me 2 other machines sporting the same guide, and one had a fine point rather than a roller....He had no idea who made them, he bought pretty much everything used. These guides attached to the cylinder arm directly. Who makes these guides?? I woudn't mind having one or 2.

I hear the Landis Sales Amishman in Illinois has some used parts for those. They're long obsolete and nobody makes parts new. I have a couple I use for something specific, one I modified into a "high lift" machine. A few parts are easy to find at he hardware store surprisingly, screws, bolts/joint bearing/rod ends. I made a couple hooks myself when one of my originals broke. (easy to cut from strap steel if you have a little fabrication experience). I also have a couple parts machines that I've cannibalized..."Maybe" I have something I can share still, depending on what you need. They're pretty tough, overbuilt old machines and rarely wear out to the point of being unusable.

I've never owned one of the strap cutters, so I guess I'm not much help.... I did have an embosser that they made. I just bought it on a whim when I came across it. I'd have to say I found it lacking in build quality, engineering and fit/finish. Really reminded me of something I would have made on a weekend with a saw, grinder and welder. (Not to mention a can of krylon). It did work though. As far as a strap cutter, they aren't rocket science and I believe Weaver Leather makes one in a similar fashion.

If someone had one, would you pay freight? I'm guessing if someone east of the Mississippi had one, it would be at bare minimum $500 freight.....

This scam rotates across this board about once a month. Every time I post a WTB on the board I get one or 2. It's always "I know a guy who has one for sale and here is his address." I always google the contact info provided up front, in the case of this scammer I found the same email and MO on a few other forums including one for car parts trading. Sometimes I ask a few technical questions and ask for some specifics on the machine only an actual possessor would be able to answer. Last WTB I had on here I bought an Adler 205 off a guy in Seattle, and I made him send a dozen pictures of odd parts of the machine just for confirmation.

I've never owned a Comoga as yet. Probably wouldn't mind it. The UA's I have are about all I ever need and they're pretty reasonable to buy around here. The UA's have a blower also but it's more of a vacuum as it's behind the trash box, and ends in a cloth filter bag. Sometimes with that splitter I find it a little annoying for the vacuum to be lacking function. Chips sometimes dont fall down or clear the lower roller all the way. Never heard of an Alekbo. I think you Ozzies get some better machines than we do here in the States..

Well, on that UA I'm a little tired of cleaning up buckets of scraps off the floor. It came to me a few years ago missing the box and would be nice to complete it. Why wouldn't a guy want to replace what's missing? Someone probably has a UA in a scrap pile somewhere.... I have the feeling the vacuum system would work a little better with a proper fitting box...Maybe it's just a silly thought that popped in my head

Looking for a trash box for a Fortuna UA Band Splitter.

Does anyone happen to have a couple slot punches in 30x4 for a Galli/Bibo cartridge? Broke one and don't have a spare on hand.

I guess I should have just said "I don't know why an Engineer with any real world experience in actually using servo motor of this type, would draw up (as an OEM) a large drive pulley on a servo or clutch motor?" rather than just posting it as a rhetorical, slightly sarcastic question.

You don't need a truck or SUV, just be a little creative. 20 Years ago when I bought my first "real" stitcher, I drove all the way to Hialiah, FL and put a Randall Stitcher w/table and Clutch motor along with 3 boxes of goodies in the hatch of my VW Golf. A month ago I sold some Mexican guys a Randall Embosser. They drove from out of state (California maybe?) and put it in the trunk of a Chevy Impala. Stand and all. Sounds like Oak Grove leather has a deal going that might be a little better though?

Is there any particular reason why every servo and clutch motor made comes with such a large pulley on the motor shaft? Generally, the first thing I do is toss the original pulley and replace it with a smaller diameter one just like Constabulary does.

There's one on ebay. I think labeled as a class 4 for $1600

I use a box cutter and/or a square knife most of the time. But then most anything with a curve I cut with a die.

Thanks Bob. I'm guessing the Landis 3 and 16 use the same?

Anyone have a chart for the Landis 16 hook and awl sizes? I am looking to match 277 or 4 cord. Have been cutting down UL needles but would like to actually order some already proper size and I don't have a manual or size chart Thanks!

Tons of stuff you can use. Some rifle slings come with a non slip rubber finish. cotton webbing is often woven from cotton with latex woven in. Mouse Pad Neoprene mentioned above is often used and bound around the edges. Sometimes a granulated rubber sheet is used. (backed up with a knit cloth). That's harder to find, I used to order mine from Finland.

1 Actually I seem to remember him listing a Thor machine that was a Juki 441 clone a while back. Around 1900 if I remember correctly?

kgg I think some wear parts for the old 105/104s are pretty easy to find. Bobbins/needles/hooks etc. The 104/105's are really well built and I doubt he'd wear out anything really. What I bet he'd have trouble with is finding feet that he likes. I made a couple for mine but I'd gamble I'm the exception. Aren't many feet options out there for the 104/105's. Was a 105-64 on Ebay last week. I bet the seller would take less for it than his asking price of $1900. I'd rather have that than a 104. Flat beds are ok, but really not fun to sew leather on. Didn't Pastor bob list some Thor Brand Juki Clones on here for sale not long ago? Seems like I remember him listing 3 or so around $1900??

Well of the batch the 104-64 is a real machine and would sew about anything you listed. You'd need to use a smooth feed dog and a needle plate with no teeth on it if you want to avoid marks on the leather I think the price is too high though. I have a 205-64 (similar at least being a needle feed) that looks brand new and I think I paid $1500 for it when I bought it last summer. I think I'd give maybe $900 max for a 104-64.

Dirt Bikes and Pole Barns? Are you sure you're a native of Delaware?

I don't need it. I have a 30x40 workshop so full of machinery I can't walk....Maybe I need to ask some pricing advice on some stuff as well.

He's not selling a new punch Glenn. Its' a used punch. Used stuff (Generally) sells for bargains compared to new. I sold a Tippman 15 ton clicker 3 weeks ago to a guy for $500. New it's 5k. it was used, scratched up, but worked. I felt like $500 was a fair price. I bought a Seiko Ch8b last week for $1500. New it's 6k. I thought was fair. Of course are always exceptions. I still think $400 would be a good price for a used rotary punch?

That's some good information. So far you're the only one that's really come up with any useful data. 500lbs/in on Key Dies page may or may not be for leather. I looked over the site and I get the impression they make dies for cutting paper/cardboard, foam, rubber sheeting, etc? I used to die cut Rubber conveyor belting that had 2 sheets of nylon cloth inserted and a third on the surface and it cut like butter compared to Herman Oak Skirting. I'm feeling pretty confident now though, will probably order dies this week.

I'd have to say you're describing just about every tannery's production lately. Pacific's leather has been going downhill for years. Now Herman Oak and Chahin. I think Covid was the perfect excuse to cut QC and extras stuffed into the leather.