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I think SHortbbl and David are refering to just plan belts, with just a crease or a two layer belt, Not a tooled belt. I will agree, with David, I shoot for about three an hour depending on how side tracked I get... -Andrew

Is this one of the cyclones? I take it the price may have gone up! what about the randall on the floor to the right? -Andrew

Hey Kevin, whats the contact info for Windmill? THanks -Andrew

When Holly whips(carriage style) are made the wood is aged to dry for years. the bark is stripped off, I beleive some steam to straighten slightly, yew wood is also used, sell able to straighten, even knubbier. Willow is sometimes used as well as Bamboo. Not sure if I know of anyone who makes holly whips in the US though. I do have a contact in the UK that makes them. its a complete art in itself. -Andrew

Hey the last expensive mistake I had with an aerostitch was buying one! Never did get along with that machine! -Andrew

Hey I was wondering what leather everyone uses for English sturrip leathers, I've seen the Segwick stirrup leather that Siegels has, and I will probably go with it, but I need to just make some for kids. Any input on what everyones been using for this leather? streaching techniques? THANKS! -Andrew www.awharness.com

Steve Siegal just sent an email around a couple days ago for Dye Lok he called it, an old product that they used to have and are getting made again. I am not sure of the qualities or applications, but it seems like it may be worth looking into. I've never delt with anything waxier then sedgwicks so he might have a little insight on that topic in general. -Andrew

Sorry I had sold this, I should have put sold! -Andrew www.awharness.com

I may have some, let me check and see when I get home... -Andrew www.awharness.com

Seems like everyone is crazy about sewing machines on here. I was just wondering what everyones favorite feet are! Reguardless of machine, what does everyone use? any unusual feet? It seems like there are a lot of feet and a lot of modifications that people use, feet to cut groves for rounds, welting feet or even just narrow harness feet. Please chime in sewing machine vendors, what do you offer for feet and what makes them special! I know I would be intrested in what makers have to offer! Look forward to hearing eveyrones opinion! Thanks! -Andrew

I bought mine straight from Earl at Bluegrass leather. Works pretty sweet! you can really blow through strap goods! -Andrew

Carry belt... I've got a whole lotta @$$ to hold in! I personally go 1 1/2"... Roller buckle 9/10oz Bridle, with about a 3/4oz veg lining. Its held back a good many Buffets, even the Shady maple in New Holland PA -Andrew www.awharness.com

I've only ever sewn it by machine, never by hand. Havent heard of anyone hand stitching it either...

I saw there was an article in Shop Talk about the Byler brothers in NY! No phone #'s just address so I have to get a letter out to see about getting some punchs! I have pretty much given up on the union lock! my non sewing machine budy says "hey its just the timing, it cant be that bad!" but he thinks that they must make a light to time them! I threw it up on here for sale, if I dont sell it after I am done playing santa's elf for the holidays I will sit down and get it running! Ive got a sewpro 441 that sews up the belts and bridles Ive been making for christmas pretty nicely! -Andrew www.awharness.com

I have the deluxe material guide for a tippmann boss and a tippmann aerostitch, it's like brand new 119.99 new I will ship it to you for $65 I can get a picture, it looks like every other guide! -Andrew www.awharness.com

Here is a picture of the machine, the bench is 4" thick, solid and HEAVY! IT has a bobbin winder and everything!

I have for sale a Union Lock needle and awl, its in good working condition. I just don't use this beast! Must pick up in NH $1,300 these are one of the best production machines out there! -Andrew www.awharness.com

I know some people where saying awhile back on here that they were going to make some stitching horses to sell, we saw some nice pictures and I never did see any for sale. I wouldnt mind getting a rock solid stitching horse with a GOOD set of jaws that line up nice and straight! Is anyone making or selling them now? -Andrew www.awharness.com

Presser foot cam spring part # sm-32-2, its about an 8 dollar part, the machine has two of them, Wouldnt hurt to have a couple on hand. -Andrew

I still have a Tippamm aerostitch for sale, complete with the stand, several presser feet and a material guide. looking for 1,500, I am located in NH. -Andrew www.awharness.com

No its not Beiler's I do business with them, Its a guy names Byler and I beleive he is from NY and he makes end punchs and bag punchs, I think they're blue in color.WHo does everyone else use for punchs? -ANdrew

Sergey Belosiva (sp) he'd down in Lancaster County PA, his brother makes shoes and he sells machinery to a lot of the Amish, Good guy very knowledgable. I've seen the strap cutters, they work pretty good for small jobs from what I understand. -Andrew www.awharness.com

I've heard people say good things about punchs from a guy named Byler, I think I heard he is in NY. Does anyone have any info or input on these? -Andrew www.awharness.com

there was s thread on here some time ago saying these aerostitchs were impressive machines! I've got the Union Lock and I don't need this machine anymore! It works perfect and comes with all of the presser feet, guides and attachments! I would let it go for $1,700b.o. I am in NH. Could possibly meet you someplace, or stop in the shop to try it out! But I NEED to get this sold! -Andrew

Hi I have a tippmann aerostitch, in good shape, runs well. Has about 4 presser feet with it. Roller guide. reverse. Looking to get $1,850 best offer. I don't want to ship it and I need to do a cash deal! Been burnt before! Machine comes complete with stand foot pedels ect ect. I also have an extra material guide that I will sell for $75, fits right on the boss or the aerostitch! -Andrew www.awharness.com