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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

I have been getting my waxed canvas from Fairfield Textile for the last ten years Martexin Original Wax #10 Duck great stuff to work with. I make 1/2" leather washers out of my scrap leather and use them on the inside of the bags. The straps are not sewn on and my bags and the bags are not lined. Here is a link to Fairfield Textile this is great material to make bags out of. Hope this helps... Thanks. https://fairfieldfabrics.3dcartstores.com/10-Duck_c_29.html

Finished these Waxed Canvas Tote Bags with Wickett & Craig English Bridle leather straps. I you a CB4500 with #277 Thread I bought this machine from Bob Kovar over at Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines in 9/2015 it was the best purchase I have made for my leather work. Was using a Singer 7/34 it was a very cool machine but you can only do so much with it. Bob is a great person to deal with if you need a new machine give Bob a call over at Toledo 866-362-7397.

Check out Wickett & Craig you buy the sides from them I have been using them for years and have had no issues. Here is a link to there website. http://wickett-craig.com

Very Cool Machine Nice Job on the rebuild......

Finished up this radio strap over the weekend. Just got the shop up and running agin. Moved to SC the shop was in a POD in IL for over a year the new house was just finished finally able to start working on Waxed Canvas Bags and Leather Goods.