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I am looking for a post bed machine, either a Singer 168w101 walking foot machine or equivalent, but would be interested in anything else. Singer made a huge one as well, but cannot remember the number 4?-?? Or something. Now I have seen several posts cracked at the base from mis handing, they would so fine for a bit and act up sew fine, act up etc. I am also looking for a Singer 16 series face plate. Trade or cash Thank you!

I know I am not adding much to this conversation, but I always use a 25(200) needle with 277 and a 26(230) with 346. I, myself do not like the look of the bottom of the stitch when using one thread size smaller in the bobbin. I wish Tippman would have made the Boss machine to except the 441 series feet so that the harness feet could be used instead of the 111w series feet.

I have now spent a few hours looking around the site and it has truly grown, a lot. I see the harness making is grouped into the saddles and tack, I looked for quite some time and did not run into any harness making, going to have to add to that. The harness tools and equipment is getting really hard to find. I should take pictures of some of my harness making machines and tooling. For some reason I am wanting to make a pare of boots, I have everything but a post bed machine, so time to do some trading. Lol Anyway, great job on the site!!!!!

I wish you still made the serrated edge concho cutters like the one listed for sale, it is not scalloped like the ones you sell. At least make the serrated 1 3/4" concho cutter. While you are at it, re make the old style English Point Strapend cutters, the ones before the made in England ones and re make the old style Round Edge Edgers. We harness makers cannot find any of the old stuff anymore and the strapend cutters are too short of a radius point and too wide for the size of strap. (Weavers makes the old style, but they are way too wide and way have too short of a point). Everything I mentioned would sell like hot cakes, I'm telling ya!

Hillside Harness 330-893-1510 between 8:00am-10:30am EST. 4205 TR 629. Millersburg, Oh 44654 They are Amish, so call and ask for their catalog between said time. They make a good share of their hardware and have an endless supply of hardware molds. Great supplies, leather and finishes as well.

I have an Standard Rivet Automatic spot machine that loads into a raceway from a hopper that I load. I also have a Smith single shot spot setter that I can load down from the top,(prongs down), or up into the bottom (prongs down), the die pivots to be able to load it from the top. Lastly, I have a few Standard Rivet No. 2 machines I load up into the bottom of the die with prongs down so I can see my work. Oh, I also load spots up into a rivet press, prongs down so I can see my work. I am sure there are some harness makers on here that use stops. My auto is used mainly for round spots and the single shots for some round, but mainly not round.

Thank you! I just went through my leather shop the other day and it was like Christmas for me, but what a mess I have now. I had to call a harness shop to help identify some of my machines I use to make harness with, not a lot, but a few. I kind of just started off easy and made a couple of belts. I have also been sharpening a lot of knives and splitter blades. Ryan

Firstly, I hope everyone is doing well and in good health! I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. I was an active member and have not been on here for several years and would like to tell my story on why I have not been around, if anyone even remembers me that is. lol I got very sick with an infection from a knee surgery and had over 60 surgeries the past 8 years and was in the hospital no less than 3 weeks at a time and up 3 months a couple of times. One of my earlier surgeries, I woke up several days later thinking I just home from a biological ship expedition in the Antarctica, what had happened was I lost too much blood and got overdosed by the anesthesia. The doctors initially thought I had a stroke, but didn't, I did however lose a language, part of my math skills a partial memory loss, I was very lucky to say the least. I did end up losing my left leg above the knee. After months of therapy I can walk and do somethings I use to enjoy, with one being leatherworking. I just wanted to share my story on why I have been away for so long. I really look forward to reading some posts. Take care, Ryan

Hello, I am in need of presser feet(inside part #s5816, 28325. and outside part #s 5890, 28326) for a singer 43-5. Feet from a 42-5, 16-88 and 16-188 will also fit. I also would like to find a better faceplate as well. It is held on with 3 screws on the outer edge( part #13254 or5791), not the 2 screws in the center. The part numbers I gave are only a few of several that fit this machine. Please reply here and thanks!

Landis Machine Sales owner's name is Eli Slaybough. He has Landis 1 machine needles sizes 200(25) and 230(26) for around 3 bucks a piece. His Landis 1 feet are around 50 bucks a piece. What is wrong with your shuttle or do you not have one? Ryan

After looking at the pictures, it is the Harness machine.

I did have several copies, but have sold them. There are 3 machines listed like the one in the pic. Improved International Wax Thread Sewing Machine, Suit Case Machine and Welt Sewing Machine. I need a closer picture of the of the machine above to see if it is a Harness or Suit Case machine. Thats all the information in the book except that the machine has rotary movement which increases speed, more tension and quality of stitch. You can look up the patten number and it will tell you about the machine. I will help you look and see if I can get you a copy of the book.

Bill, I saw you were in Texas, I wanted to know what part of Texas you were in. My brother delivers to Texas once a week in a semi and I have a friend that delivers there also. But I guess you want one from Texas, good luck. My patchers have paid for themselves over and over again from sewing shoes to putting on Boy Scout patches on pockets. Take care.

Keith got a really good deal on a Landis 3 a couple years ago at Weavers. I wanted to get it, but didn't want to bid against Keith. I really don't need two 3s. I just like rebuilding them. lol

You must be talking about the knee lift, because the machine does have the hand lever on it. It is the lever on top of the machine above the presser bar, not behind the machine like the smaller machines. I have the cylinder arm version of this machine, 11-29. It would sew thru 5/8 easily and 3/4 if you turn the machine by hand. My motor was a little to fast for going thru real heavy leather.

Hello, Eli Slaball is the Landis 16 guy. He sells rebuilt 16s and is great to deal with. 217-543-3464. He also has parts and needles.

Where are you located? What do you have for trade? There are quite a few in my area and I have extra 29-4 that is in really good shape and not wore out. You have to be careful when looking at the 29-4 because the racks that osculates the shuttle wear the machine casting where they ride. That's why the 29ks have the replaceable shuttle casting seat. Just an FYI. Thanks, Ryan

I am also looking to get a Cambell/Randall machine. I have a Landis 3 and love it. I completely rebuild it and it is a very tight. I would give Keith Pommer a call 605-372-4523. He usually has a good selection of nice machines.

That's pretty cool. I have never heard of one of those machines.

Needles for this machine are being made again by another company. Landis one needles, size 200(25) 230(26) leather point. You can buy these from Eli Slayball. He ones the Landis Sales company in Illinois 217-543-3464.

Hello All, Been away healing for a very long time. I also have a 97-10 that I sew with and really like the machine. You do not have to go with the 794 needle system. I use landis one needles, size 200(25) leather point. You can buy these from Eli Slayball. He ones the Landis Sales company in Illinois 217-543-3464. The 97-10 has a 3.00" needle and the landis one has a 3.50" needle. I think you all know what to do now, cut the Landis one needle down to 3.00." Remove the material from the top side, not the pointed end. lol Now the Landis one needle is longer from the thread eye to the point. Only by very little, but enough to make the needle dull. Just take a die grinder or dremel and dust the shuttle drive so the needle will clear. Only take a minute or two and is well worth it to do so. Hope this helps.

Hello, I know this is a very old post, but I know what the stitching machine is. It is an International Wax Thread sewing machine made by the International Harness Machinery Co. It was made in Cincinnati, Oh. The machine is pictured in their machinery sales book from the turn of the last century. I hope this helps! Ryan

Check with Bob Kovar at Toledo Industrial Sewing machine 866-362-7397