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Checking out some Duane Watts knives online and can't seem to wrap my mind around how the blade/yoke is held in the bearing side. I see that they are interchangeable, offering the option to swivel the blade, or swivel the yoke like a traditional knife. When swiveling knife, I am understanding the yoke is sleeved into the body and secured with set screw to hold it stationary. I see there is a bearing pressed into the body on the other end, and a hole that appears to be for a set screw, but see only brass inside hole. Is the blade/yoke only held in by friction to the bearing or is there a retention ring, etc. that secure it?

Have not come across a set yet if anybody has any sitting.

Thank you! For holsters/sheaths the J pattern is no trouble and sounds like the best solution. For belts and other items that offer no real estate for a J pattern or close stitch to existing it sounds like just cutting off close will be the way to go. Any harm in lightly tucking in loose end with a blunt awl on top side of work?

How are you guys finishing up a stitches on your Needle and Awl machines? I prefer to backstitch on presser foot machines, cut, melt and press smooth (Poly/Nylon thread) Linen projects in Needle and awl don't offer the option to melt and backstitch is not an option for any thread type. To current, I'm pulling a little longer than average at end, snipping and back stitching with harness needle by hand but wondering if there's a trick in the book I'm unaware of.

Adding more specifically I believe a 14 needle and 15 awl is what I will need to test

Looking for a couple of spare needles and awls to try out on Landis 16 before buying packs if anybody has any lying around. I know its like buying cigarettes single off the counter, but the packs have gotten pretty steep! Wanting to verify stitch for 277 and 346 thread. Please let me know if you have any spare needles and awls in the size ranges for these threads. Thanks

Still looking, would entertain modern styles such as Crimson Hides as well

I am working on setting up a new to me Landis 16 Stitcher and wondered if anyone may have some detailed pictures of the wiring and components for the light and heat system they can share. The heat system thermostat and light switch have been removed, with a switch remaining for the motor. I'd like to identify what I may have on the machine regarding the heat system and if I am able to bring it back to service, as well as ensure I rewire the light properly. Looking over a parts manual I found there also appears to have been a pilot/indicator light that was on the machines as well, however I've not seen one anywhere on the machine. I understand liquid thread lube is available and does a fine job, however I have an abundance of solid wax available to me and would like to have the option to use it if possible. Thanks for any help that can be provided

Interesting in Dixon 8spi Irons in working shape.

Still looking for some irons

Funny you say so, I’m working the other direction and want to give irons a try vs wheel. Curiosity killing the cat I suppose

Thank you, have not seen this section yet, great info. I did stumble upon Nigel’s reviews and found them to be very insightful Correct, marking and following with awl, however not against hybrids like crimson hides or punching through with sharp and consistent width longer tines for certain jobs. I’ve read good things on the RM irons, seem to be a good option. I’m hoping to find some used if possible vs breaking the bank on new

Still looking

Thanks for the offer Ferg, the #8 size wouldn’t fit my needs however Sending you a Pm on these @terrymac

Looking for a set of #9 and #7 or 6 pricking irons in 2 tooth + 5-8 tooth. Looking for French Style 45 degree irons, not chisels. Jonathan