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I know, amazing isn't it? I've just ordered the DVDs available on their site. Cheers, Karl

Ray, If you've got a garden full of scrap metal, you should go into Vinegaroon production full-time! Good rust is the hardest bit to find. I like these two pieces of 'scrap metal' very much. They look like their Father was a sewing machine and their Mother was a Traction engine! I'm a big fan of machines from this period. There's a kind of beauty to their functionality...Whoa, there I go again. The first machine I got was serial number 9386, this one is 10232. I'll be posting pics of the restoration progress. Cheers, Karl

Quick update, For our UK members who might like one of these, they are sold the 'Bosch' brand over here. The model is the 'XEO' and they can be had for about 20 Quid on Ebay! Cheers, Karl

I'll keep a record of the restoration and post pics when I get under way. Trying to locate parts is difficult..... Cheers, Karl

Guys, I would like to say a big thank you to Kieth ('Geordie' on this board), who made it possible for me to get hold of a lovely old Pearson #6 Harness Stitcher. I've been deeply bitten by the Pearson bug and I'm already restoring a machine mentioned elsewhere on the board. Geordie saw the thread and wrote to tell me he had a similar machine to mine in his shed. It had belonged to a work colleague who had immigrated overseas. He thought it might do for spares, as it hasn't run in years and went to some lengths to make it clear he wasn't offering it as a running machine (not a 'Running-Machine', that's different ). Kieth sent me some pictures and we made a deal. It arrived this morning on a pallette. It's accompanied by the original cast iron stand. I've attached some pictures of it as it is now. You can see the other machine next to it. I'd also like to thank Greg and Peter Main for their help and valuable input. I'm really looking forward to getting both machines back to their former glory. Thank you very much Kieth, the old girl has found a good home. Cheers, Karl[attac ment=18366:newpearson02.jpg]

Windy, Lithium Ion battery power is far better than the old NiCad system. The batteries don't remember the charge. You can plug them in and top up the charge anytime, without having to run it down. Kathy, I'm getting one of these! Cheers, Karl

Although impressive, it does rather beg the question; Why? Cheers, Karl

Hi Greg, Thanks. Is there a problem using a size 5 when I should be using a size 4? Will it sew OK? Also, if the guy is interested I'll happily trade my plain flywheel for his more ornate one, plus pay shipping both ways, plus give him a respectable amount of cash if he wants to swap with me..... This assuming it's the correct flywheel for a Pearson #6. Cheers, Karl

Does anyone have , or know where I can get, size 4 needles suitable for use with 18/4 thread on a Pearson #6 Harness Sticher? If anyone has spares, I'll gladly buy them. Or, I have a bunch of size 6 needles for trade. Cheers, Karl

Cool! The black strap with the red stitiching is very nice. I like the cross-pollination of traditional and modern. I'm also a fan of clean lines, as I've said before. Great stuff. Cheers, Karl

Thanks mate! I'm going to need it.... Cheers, Karl

Hey! Leave the hat alone........ Obvious case of hat envy I don't actually remember that picture being taken. There was beer......... Karl

Hello H, I'm kind of new here myself. I'm also UK based. It's a great board full of friendly, generous types. You'll like it. Cheers, Karl

Wow! Nice boots. Karl

Guys, I'm restoring my Pearson (British United)#6 harness stitcher and would like to pick your collective brains on which kind of oil to use to lubricate the machine, where to put it and how often. Many thanks in advance. Karl

Nice one! Good score.... Karl

Will do Karl

Nope, I need it all K

Very cool and great fun! Karl

Knife has been won by Darryl (Sodapop)....... Cheers, Karl

Guys, I have a Midas swivel knife which I don't need. I don't do any kind of leather carving. If anyone can use it, please PM me your address and I'll mail it. A Christmas gift. Cheers, Karl

Wow Dave!, Lovely knife and sheath. I'm a big fan of clean, crisp design. Love it. The turqoise really adds another dimension. Beautiful. Karl

I mark against a straight steel edge with a pencil and then cut feehand. I find it easier and you can tell when it's going wrong. You can't always tell when cutting against a steel edge. Freehand you can see the line more easily and it's easier to keep your digits out of harm's way. I use those big self-healing cutting mats underneath. They don't pick up knife 'ruts' from prior cuts which can steer your blade astray. As with some others here; I cut slowly, very slowly, with a very sharp knife. I like the Stanley 'SK' knife you used to be able to get here in England. It's kind of half way between a craft/utility knife and a scalpel. I use regular factory blades, but honed on a fine diamond stone and rouge-polished on the mop. I stop and resharpen/polish whenever I feel the edge is going. Resharpen early and often. Hope this helps. Karl

Thanks Tina, Karl

Whaddaya mean never meet? I plan to track each and every one of you down and talk at you endlessly about sewing machines! Seriously, I know what you mean. There are a lot of really good people here. Cheers, Karl