MikeRock

Thanks Bruce. Aging brain cells :(( I bought a nice set of strap end punches from him, handled, not hammered.

I've purchased tools from Don...... (not Gonzales) near Dulce, NM. Does anyone know his last name or contact info? DLVtoys? Thanks, Mike

I wrote the European distributor. They contacted the maker and said, "The manufacturer states that the thread is "M10", I hope this helps." She did not specify the thread pitch.

Is this the thread, on the bottom of the punch? It is from their website, but no thread data.

How does it work after sharpening?

Yeah Chuck, gotta watch for invading Abalones!! Nasty buggers!

Nicely done. I like the steel toed sandles too!! Love my Landis Nr.1. God bless.

Wiz, Thank you. I had a similar problem and changing twists cured it. God bless

Wiz, Do the curlicues have anything to do with the twist of the thread, left vs. right?

TIG weld with nickel rod. pre-heat & post heat. cool slowly in insulation. we do this alot at work. Yes, excellent advice.

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/

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

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

Do those photos show all the material and machines for sale?

Fred, Do you use Castrol in your Austin? Sure loved the smell when I was racing bikes... I wonder if the castor oil addition makes a difference on your leather auto straps?