Silverd
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Or one can finish by hand? Silverd Finally got a response back from the Campbell folks. They have or will rebuild to order a Campbell machine complete with table and 1hp servo drive system for $6250 or head only $5475. Funny thing. They apparently use Haas cnc mills and lathes to manufacture many of the replacement parts used in their rebuild process. I've worked at Haas for over twenty years as a mechanical engineer. If I can get them to provide me with a shipping quote we may do some buisness. However I'm not getting a warm and fuzzy feeling about their customer service at this point. I like the idea of buying a tight machine that is well supported but my experience so far in this industry has been minus the well suppored part. Just saying. I think that may be one reason why a forum like leatherworker.net gets the traffic it does. The folks here have been way more informative and supportive than the equipment supplies I've dealt with. It's been an eye opening experience let's just say! Silverd
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Looking for Weaver or equivalent hole punch press, and edge finisher burnishing machine.
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I finally heard back from Dan, the Sales manager at Campbell Randall in Conroe, TX. They are setting up an improved rebuilding manufacturing process and are looking at 4-6mo delivery of the Campbell lock stich machine until up to speed. These machines are rebuilt to like new condition using the casting cores from old worn out machines then fit with remanufactured parts...and as such are expensive. Very expensive but as close to a new machine as one can get! IT sounds like their previous manufacturing method used a one at a time Hot Rod approach...The new plan may be more batch type and likely will produce more consistent parts. Dan was extremely knowledgeable about the product and the rebuilding process and he took his time explaining and answering all of my questions. One of the accessories I'm interested in is the Round maker attachment as example. It has a blade on the throat plate and one on the presser foot that cut sew channels into the strap as it is being stitched. When I asked Dan if the attachment really works, he told me the new attachments use the original design and the original hand drawings that were generated in the late 1800's. Nice! A proven vintage design for traditional Bridle work available in todays age. Effectively these machines are functional antiques that have not been redesigned or replaced with a modern equivalent. Only in the Leather industry! There are some interesting characteristics of the Campbell lock stich I'll need to gain understanding of before I buy however. Wiscrafts expounds on the technique of backstitching above; Wow! Very complicated so it seems but possible? I'm wondering how well it will sew cheek buckle pieces considering how big the presser foot is for example? Anybody have experience with this? Silverd
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Hi Does anyone have experience with a Fenda Splitter. German made unit similar to the Landis 30 but with a hand crank on top to adjust the thickness. Thank you in advance Silverd
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Many thanks. I'll follow up with these folks and see where it goes. I agree that you get what you pay for most the time...and sometimes you dont. Silverd
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Im in contact with him. He's claiming local pick-up only... Any idea of the risk factor buying one this old? It looks like hell but I guess that's what they say about me too!! Silverd
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Ive placed two email inquiries and two calls to Campbell Randall in Conroe TX with no response! I'll call again this am. Thank you Silverd
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I'm looking to buy a Campbell Lock stitch sewing machine. I understand they are very good leather stitching machines. Silverd
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Many thanks. I have seen the Randells used in youtube videos for harness work. I'll focus on that model and see what turns up. Mean while, I've modified my 441 double presser foot bt removing material from the back side. I'll attempt stitching the "FISH" this evening on some naugahide crown buckle peices. Silverd
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I'm looking for a Campbell machine for sale. Contact me by responding to this request for help. Thank you Silverd
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The answer to this question is probably in this section somwhere but I can't find it! Can anyone tell me who sells good quality tack hardware please. I've been buying from Weaver...great stuff, fantastic customer service. Are these guys the only source? Thank you in advance! Silverd
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The answer to this question is probably in this section somwhere but I can't find it! Can anyone tell me who sells good quality tack hardware please. I've been buying from Weaver...great stuff, fantastic customer service. Are these guys the only source? Thank you in advance! Silverd
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Nice work. Ive watched this before. I use my 5 in 1 but only the skiver to prep 10-12oz harness straps for buckle returns. It must say it works well for that. Limited applications otherwise. Silverd
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-Rereading your method on filler and return treatment. Paper thin return 1.5" long integrated with the skived filler end for a smooth transition. Makes total sense. I'm doing that next. -Very interesting pic of the special pressure foot and needle plate. I can make parts like these if using conventional equipment fails. -Found and removed sharp burrs on the rein rounder. -Will pick up Oxalic Acid as suggested to clean round after rounding process. -I do not have Stohlmans book. Will order it -Don't know if #25 needles I'm using are 300 or 325 series. Will check. -Will use Saddle soap in the rounder tool in next go of it. Realy fun stuff this leather working thing! More to follow! Silverd
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I used an edge groover on both top and bottom to mark cut line position down the round section. Then made a slice at abput 30° creating a flap which I pealed back on both sides. Stitching placed along the base of the flap and had some beginner luck as it would have been easy to miss the channel the bottom. Used 138 thread for this. It was actually not that tough or time consuming. I'll need to focus on the end condition of the filler next. What is this Teachery Challenged thing you speak of? Cause I was thinking how I got here was because of your thoughtful insights and gentle guidance. Just saying! Silverd
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Final shot of the rein rounder in action. NoT completely satisfied with it. It transfered something grey onto the round section and the grain looks to have separated but its certainly round! I still have questions for you Ms. So....More to follow if you are so willing. All you have provided has been very helpful. Thank you again, Silverd
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I understand. I normally have better results but I'd made a bunch of changes and it took me a while to get it back on track. I think the bobbles you reference are related to my skill set...or lack there of more than machine set up...I think! So I made another attempt at the dreadd Throat Strap. Check the pics! Cut a sewing channel top and bottom side then stitched it with my Claes 30...she is such a joy to use! Then glued the flap back down over the thread line...Wala!
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Agree. I had a number of issues going on. I've been able to sort most of them. These are my most recent work. Still a long way to go.
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Purchased a rein rounder today. Will con structure Throat Strap using these instructions including the slits top and bottom.
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Terrible terrible terrible sewing. It's a total fail. Not cased. Oiled after stitching. Double Presser foot set at lightest pressure adjustment. What a mess! And I assumed this would be the easy part!. I've sewn a lot of leather but not with these results. I'm thinking the tensions are just too high. What say you re using silcone thread lube? Silverd
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Oh my #2 with no disrespect intended Madam. I thank you for clarifying if only for the sake of transparency. This what I have so far. My focus has been to just get one halter made and in the process figure out what else I need...mostly everything at this point! Silverd
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I was taught to give credit where credit is due Sir. Thanks again for your help. I've made four or five throat straps for practice since your last response using your advise...and had one or two end up looking kinda close. Do you recommend sewing into a slit and using a Rein Rounder on the finished strap? Now I'm having stiching issues with sewing the plain straps (cheek pieces etc) on the 441. I just determined it may associated with the Herman Oak leather. Combination thread and needle size (277 / #25) is resulting in a nasty scraping sound as the needle travels through the leather. I thought it was the machine but its the needle! Top thread is burying its self into the surface...too tight stitches. Not looking too good on something I thought I had control of. Should I use thread Lube? Silicone? I think you will like my next set of photos. Silverd
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My oh my. Your ability to articulate may only be surpassd by your knowledge of the topic. I'll need to reread your response a few times to take it all in which I will do. I'm mentally regrouping at this point. I want to establish a process that achieves results as close as I resonably can come to what you are describing. More to follow Don