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If you're in Europe the European Steamed Beech may be more available than maple, it would work just as well.

Hi guys, I have the belt specs at my shop and will get them for you tomorrow, ghe help is appreciated! Are your machines collecting dust Bob or are you using alternative belts? Chris

Hi All! I'm hoping that someone might be able to steer me in the right direction regarding a 62 tooth metal cleared timing belt for a Singer 51W56. The Singer part number is 234003. I am interested in the OEM style belt OR a modern alternative and source please. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Chris

Simple maybe, beautiful definitely! Your diamond treatment is slick!

There seem to be any size that you want in my browsing experience. Price depends on the blade spec but less than $6.00 USD for my 50 mm diameter blades and they're 1 mm thick. Sorry for the delay in responding, I'm not sure that I received a notification...

Happy 2025 Tastech! Yes I've sorted this machine out to my liking! Proper thread, thread lube and new awl and needle with a bit of fiddling. I'll never get tired of this machine, it is an industrial work of art so to speak. I have yet to make my first pair of boots but I am picking away at that as well. Too many projects, too lazy at times... Last summer I bought a Landis 5 in 1 to compliment this Model 12 F. It needed a casting repair and a restoration as well and it now looks great. I figured out how to sharpen the stock cutter but imagined a cutter set up using replaceable circular cutters so I machined a new drive shaft and after a couple of attempts have an outboard cutter that can be changed out for a fresh sharp on in seconds. Worth the trouble? Maybe not but it scratched an itch for me! I would love to see some of your footwear if you didn't mind posting some pics!

The machine has to be rigid, it has three drives and lots of adjustability! When you don't have the space none of this matters though does it?

I'm ashamed to pass this on but Ali Express will have these and they'll be inexpensive. I bought some for a machine I was modifying and they were fine. They can also be sharpened which I do as well...

I have a Model 12 F and it is hard to find literature about them. There is a very helpful bootmaker in Oklahoma - Lisa Sorrell and she a a notions and findings shop. She has a lot of vintage LAndis literature that she offers free of charge! She is super helpful!

Contact Techsew, they are extremely helpful! Just keep an eye in your SPAM folder after you reach out...

Thanks for the info Kfd518, much appreciated!

Oh my! That's a beauty! Would you mind telling me where you got the buckle from?

Really fine work! Nicely done!

Oh my! Those are gorgeous, what a great job you did!

I have a 5100, it’s a great machine in my opinion. You can download and/or ask for manuals from Techsew. Go get ‘em they will really help you out! I transported my machine head on a 24” square plywood sheet and strapped it down on the way home. As you found out there’s only one chance to prevent damage and that’s your first chance. I’m no expert but feel free to reach out if you need some help. Ali Express has very inexpensive parts for our machines and while I don’t like to buy Chinese in this instance the money savings is absolutely huge.