Members DJole Posted July 29, 2022 Members Report Posted July 29, 2022 That's quite a find! Quote \D. Jole \ --> <http://djole.altervista.org/djole/Publications/Leather/Lindex.htm>
CFM chuck123wapati Posted July 29, 2022 CFM Report Posted July 29, 2022 how many years of sewing would it take to wear holes in that leather seat? That is one awesome piece of history. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members rleather Posted July 29, 2022 Members Report Posted July 29, 2022 Thanks for letting us see your horse. It would be great to see all the work that was stitched on it. I wonder how many items are still in use today. Quote
Members dikman Posted July 29, 2022 Members Report Posted July 29, 2022 What a beautiful old piece! A nice bit of history there. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
toxo Posted July 29, 2022 Report Posted July 29, 2022 A great example of necessity being the mother of invention at some point in time. Took a while to get my mind off that mechanical broom in the background. Quote
Jimmy McLaughlin Posted July 30, 2022 Author Report Posted July 30, 2022 I came across this 1800s Stitching Horse in an antique store in Burlington NJ. It was sitting in a dark corner. I couldn't believe my eyes. I have been looking for one of these ever since I started working with leather. I would like some feedback. What are the odds of finding such an item? Jim There are still pieces like this waiting to be found. This piece restored my faith. Thank you all for the feedback. Quote
Members Leescustomleather Posted July 30, 2022 Members Report Posted July 30, 2022 I would line the jaws with some Vegtan to protect your work Quote
Jimmy McLaughlin Posted July 30, 2022 Author Report Posted July 30, 2022 I came across this 1800s Stitching Horse in an antique store in Burlington NJ. It was sitting in a dark corner. I couldn't believe my eyes. I have been looking for one of these ever since I started working with leather. I would like some feedback. What are the odds of finding such an item? Jim There are still pieces like this waiting to be found. This piece restored my faith. Thank you all for the feedback. Quote
Jimmy McLaughlin Posted July 30, 2022 Author Report Posted July 30, 2022 I was thinking of putting some leather on the jaws, I really don't want to add anything to it. The jaws are worn as smooth as glass. This horse goes back to the mid 1800s. I wish I could get some more information on it.God knows who's saddle was sewing in those jaws. TOXO I loved your post. That is not a mechanical broom. The broom is leaning against my garage wall, my DeWalt Chop saw is in front of it LOL I love it. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.