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Those are Chicago Screws the work out very nice.

Finished up a couple of gun belts for some really good friends. The old Landis 16 is sewing a beautiful tight stitch. Old Eli over at Landis Machine Co replaced a few parts and dialed the girl in.

I really love the old Harleys, Would love to have an old 1947 Knuckle Head. I told my good friends this old 1951 Landis 16 is my Knuckle Head lol.

Yes it did on the larger leather pieces it works out nice. The tote bags I use a 5 to 6oz and the leather that is soft or milled and this helps out. Its a game changer with this machine..

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I got the old girl sewing like a champ. I had a CB4500 but really wanted a Landis 16 needle and awl machine. Eli really dialed her in I called him to get some pointers on how to sew with this machine. Still learning but this machine really sews a beautiful stitch on both sides of the leather. I us the machine for the sides and corners of my tote bags the leather is 5 to 6 OZ. The little Consew 206RB-5 I bought from Bob over at Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines and the CB4500 I sold that to a saddle maker in the Columbia SC area. I use the Consew for the Marine Canvas and boat upholstery work. I have a booth at the Cottage in Georgetown SC for all my leather works make a lot of ladies purses. I needed another heavy leather stitcher for my leather work. I just love these old machines..

I picked up this machine in Dillsburg PA from Joey Sewing Machine needed to be cleaned up but was a really good deal. I contacted Eli over at Landis Machine Co for a few parts a brass shuttle I sent him the old one and he sent a working one. Had it sewing but there was an issue of it breaking the thread. I sent the machine to Eli and he had to replace a few parts inside the machine it sews like a champ very tight stitch I love this old machine. I picked up the machine last Friday and over the weekend had the wife help me install the head. Eli has a whole shop full of old Landis 16 and other very cool old industrial sewing machines. Eli is a very cool old man 82 and still working on these big machines. It was so cool to meet him and see his shop. I have photos of the old machines I will post later. I live in Georgetown SC..

I called Eli today he answered the phone. He was working on my machine there was a few warn out parts he had to change and he dialing in the machine. Hope to get the machine back next week. I just love these old sewing machines.. Thank You

Hi I have a question I picked up this Landis 16 out of PA. I called Eli for a couple of parts talked to him after I took apart the machine to dial it in. I could only get the machine to sew 1/4" leather. I called Eli last month and asked him if I could send him the machine head he said yes send it over. The machine got to his shop on 4/16/2025 I called him a couple of time he has not returned my calls and he always returns calls. I am just seeing if anyone has talked to him or if if is ok. Thanks Eddie BattleAx

If anyone need the PDF for a Landis 16 I have the manual. It is to big to upload. If you would like a copy please send me your email and I will send you a copy. Thanks

Hi the machine sold today.

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Cowboy CB4500 Heavy Leather Walking Foot Sewing Machine. Comes with bobbins, needles and #277 thread. Swing away roller guide and a detachable flat table. Cash only. Pick up in Georgetown SC 29440. $2,500.00 OBO Thanks for looking!

Hi I have a question for you guys. I have a CB-4500 and I am thinking about selling the machine I want to go into upholstery work. I live in SC along the coast and want to work on boat covers and upholstery. I bought the machine from Bob over at Toledo 5 or 6 years ago. I going to buy a new flatbed sewing machine from Bob for the upholstery work. How much are these machine going for used it is in excellent condition. Thanks