Landis 3 Needle and Awl machine not stitching correctly

[knotzo]

Just got a Landis 3 machine. I've watched all the videos and read everything I could find, but not sure what is causing the rats nest of thread on the underside. I've never had a chance to use one of these machines before, so it is all new to me. I'm pretty sure I have the top and bobbin threaded correctly, as there a some good videos out there.  I'm running nylon bonded 346 on the top and 277 on the bottom. Anyone have any ideas what is going on with this machine?

[dozernmike]

Did you get this working?

[Goldshot Ron]

I just saw this thread.  The one thing that I think I see, is that the bobbin is threaded incorrectly in the shuttle.  Sewing with the cover off will also affect how it sews.  I have messed with my Landis 3 for almost 7 years, and I still do not have faith in it nor myself to tackle a real project.