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- Birthday 03/13/1947
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Landis #1 Early Christmas Gift
MikeRock replied to alfredleatherworks's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
TIG weld with nickel rod. pre-heat & post heat. cool slowly in insulation. we do this alot at work. Yes, excellent advice. -
Landis #1 Early Christmas Gift
MikeRock replied to alfredleatherworks's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Library of Congress: https://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Machines/NMAHTEX/0713/ Uwe has them as well: https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/78318-landis-1-manual-the-regular-landis-lock-stitch-wax-thread-machine-instructions/ -
Landis #1 Early Christmas Gift
MikeRock replied to alfredleatherworks's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
That's a malleable iron casting. Rather than TIG, have you welder grit blast, then either silver braze or just use brass rod. He should know to preheat the whole gear before brazing. Mine had two cracks when I got it and it came out fine, then I found a 'parts' winder and replaced the gear. Fun machines to run...... OH...... Do not oil the top of the square vertical bar that the needle fits into. If that gets oiled things don't go well, stitch length is all over. Did you get the manual? There is a good on online. Eli might have a copy for sale. Ewe does have copies.... God bless, Mike -
Landis #1 Early Christmas Gift
MikeRock replied to alfredleatherworks's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Great machine. And a BOBBIN WINDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know if Sharon Hamre, Big Sioux Saddlery, http://www.bigsiouxsaddlery.com/ is still here but she is the boss on these machines. The place for parts is Landis Sales & Service in Arthur, IL. Ask for Eli Schlabach. He rebuilds Landis machines and has parts and needles. He should have the manual and parts list. Their telephone number is 217-543-3464 Merry Christmas for sure -
The Leather Journey I Didn't Want - Advice?
MikeRock replied to Moonstone4229's topic in Getting Started
Do those photos show all the material and machines for sale? -
Neatsfoot oil vs. Neatsfoot compound
MikeRock replied to MikeRock's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Dwight, You echoed my thoughts..... God bless, SIR!! -
Looking for the arguments against Neatsfoot compound. My Amish harness guy is dead against compound, as were my former Amish harness shop buddies. They argued that it rotted linen thread over time, causing some dramatic failures. Any comments? My local farm store used to carry pure Neatsfoot in gallons, but now only stocks Compound. God bless
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I thank you as well. Rebuilding some clutches on trip hammers that use leather. Good prices from Beiler!
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I don't have a magnifier. Something to look into. Ugh........ :)))
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Landis Regular Lock Stitch (Landis #1) Questions
MikeRock replied to WeekendHobby's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Are you rotating the handwheel clockwise?? -
I sent you a message. I've got the Scribd manual loaded, need your email address to send it on.
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He got banned...... a while ago.
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No room for two needles in stitching holes (pics)
MikeRock replied to Dannyman's topic in Sewing Leather
Follow up the punches with a proper awl, it will perfect the holes for you. -
I'll put in a plug for Jeff Mosby.