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I'm a fairly handy kind of guy, I'll make one. I have a zerox of an original manual for the Pearson 6. There's a diagram of the bobbin winder. Cheers, Karl

Thanks Art, Good to be here. I don't know how much leathercraft will help me at work, as I don't tend to make very much myself these days. The job has become less hands-on for me over the past few years as the jobs got bigger. No, I just want to make nice things for friends and family. I want to get good enough that people will show off my maker's mark as something special. I don't care about money, it isn't about that for me. Cheers, Karl

No problem Pip, I'm a make up and creature effects designer. I design and produce make up effects such as injuries or disease, ageing and all that. As well, I'm a monster maker, designing and producing creature effects for fantasy and horror films. We can also make action props, puppets and certain kinds of models and miniatures. This is me: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1389100/ Long way from leatherwork, but I wanted a hobby which was as far removed from work as possible. When you make stuff for a living, the last thing you really want to do is make the same stuff for a hobby. I've always liked the work and craft involved in leatherwork and I want to do things the traditional way. Cheers, Karl

Anther problem I have is that the machine didn't come with a bobbin winder... What do you guys use? I can make something if necessary, but it would be nice to get an original if there are any out there. Cheers, Karl

Guys, Thanks so much for the warm welcome. Very cool board, I've learned lots already. Cheers, Karl

Hi. Thank you so much, I appreciate that. Of course I'd be willing to pay a fair price for it. I'm so impressed by the members of this board. So willing to help and share. It's really inspiring. Wish I'd found it earlier..... Cheers, Karl

Hi, Interesting... Can you post the picture here? Thanks, Karl

Greg, Thanks for the additional info, very interesting. If I can't find an original replacment flywheel and your friend doesn't want to let his go, I'll take your advice and paint up the one that's on there. I've emailed Ivan at Aaron Martin to ask about a stand. I have a small box of bits that came with the machine. There's a roller guide which bolts on to the front, a needle guide too. There are a lot of bolt holes, seemingly for different attachments. What kind of attachments were/are available for the machine? From the picture in my previous post, can you tell if anything is missing from it? Thanks again for your help and your time. Karl

Hi Greg, Thanks once again for the information and your fast response. What's your opinion of the flywheel on the machine right now? I spotted the serial number, right where you said it would be. It's 9386. Can you tell anything about the machine from that? I'll look into the stand from Aaron Martin. Cheers, Karl

Thanks Greg, You do seem to know a lot about these machines. Where would the serial number be located on the machine? I would really appreciate you looking in to the flywheel for me, I'd be happy to buy an original wheel. The one on it looks very recent to me. It's a kind of primer grey colour with a red plastic (not Bakelite) handle. I only plan to crank the machine by hand, so any Pearson stand would do the job. The oil bath on top is damaged. One of the hinge bases has been broken off the bath and the lid is sloppy and loose because of it. Would you have a spare oil bath assembly I could buy from you? Here's the machine as it stands today. Cheers, and thanks again, Karl

Hi Steve, Thank you for the advice. I actually bought my first Singer 45K from David. Illusive is a bit of an understatement I've spoken to some great guys in Canada; Ivan Martin, Gordon Cavell (lovely guy who rebuilds Pearsons), John Leighton, nobody seems to be able to source parts for this wonderful machine. I'll call David and see what he has. Thanks guys, Karl

I recently acquired a 1929 Pearson #6 Harness Stitcher. What a lovely old thing it is. It had been bought by a professional leather craftsman, an old friend, 25 years ago. He'd used it for five years and simply stashed it under his bench when he bought another machine. He bought it over and we threaded it and it stitched together two layers of 6mm leather perfectly, first time. They really built these things.... I think I got a good deal, I paid £1,100.00 Sterling for it. I love the machine and want to restore it to it's former glory. It's been neglected. The flywheel is a modern plain steel replacement and it lacks the original cast iron stand. Where on earth can I find an original flywheel and stand? Any ideas? Many thanks, Karl

Hello, Just a quick note to say Hi. My day job is in the film industry and I make leather things as a hobby. I'm based in West London, England. Cheers, Karl