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?

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

I thank you as well. Rebuilding some clutches on trip hammers that use leather. Good prices from Beiler!

I don't have a magnifier. Something to look into. Ugh........ :)))

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.

He got banned...... a while ago.

Follow up the punches with a proper awl, it will perfect the holes for you.

I'll put in a plug for Jeff Mosby.

Grampa, There is a company called Gesswein that makes a wide assortment of finishing stones. I use the 1/16"x1/2"x6" stones, in grits from 150 to 1,200. They sell all sorts of stones but these have served me for machine tool work for over 30 years. https://www.gesswein.com/abrasives/finishing-stones/gesswein-stones/gesswein-diemaker-stones/