Landis No. 16 Installing The Head Of Machine

[BattleAx]

I picked up this machine in Dillsburg PA from Joey Sewing Machine needed to be cleaned up but was a really good deal. I contacted Eli over at Landis Machine Co for a few parts a brass shuttle I sent him the old one and he sent a working one. Had it sewing but there was an issue of it breaking the thread. I sent the machine to Eli and he had to replace a few parts inside the machine it sews like a champ very tight stitch I love this old machine. I picked up the machine last Friday and over the weekend had the wife help me install the head. Eli has a whole shop full of old Landis 16 and other very cool old industrial sewing machines. Eli is a very cool old man 82 and still working on these big machines. It was so cool to meet him and see his shop. I have photos of the old machines I will post later. I live in Georgetown SC..  

[dikman]

Now that is COOL! Pretty clever, you taking the pics while your "willing" helper does the work. 

Incidentally, I like the anvil stand, that's also .

[jrdunn]

A bit off topic:  I just wonder what your neighbors thought your were up to peeking in your window??   Cool old machine!  Wish I had one.  Jim

[mbnaegle]

Nice! My dad had a 16 when he was doing saddle and harness work and really liked it. Eli's a good man.

[Mulesaw]

Beautiful machine!

There is just something about those big nickel plated flywheels that look so good. 
And keeping it inside the house will give the rest of the family a chance to hear the sound of you using it 

[Cumberland Highpower]

Got the job done.

If Eli's 82 everyone better take note and get those parts you always wanted...

I've got a 16 and hardly ever use it, but I just bought it because I liked how it looked.   Still find it unique.  Sort of like that Farmall Super C all restored up in front of your local produce/greenhouse/farmers market type store.

Edited July 18 by Cumberland Highpower

[FDC]

I have a "thing" for these old Landis machines. Now I need a 16...

I like the safety sandals, they say "This will work out perfectly..." and it sure looks like it did! Nice machine and space!

[Tastech]

What a grand old lady . The machine i mean .lol

Did anyone else notice the wear on the outer foot pedal in photo 5 ? That probably took 30-40 years to get it like that .

When i look at old machines like that i can't help wonder . Some one has made a living using it , bought a house and raised a family sent their kids to college and retired . The machine gets passed to a new worthy owner and the cycle starts again .  I am sure the old girl has heard laughter and felt tears and no doubt being a Landis many a curse word has been spoken to it and in its presence .  Still going though and by the looks of it still loved. makes me smile 

[MikeRock]

Nicely done.  I like the steel toed sandles too!!  Love my Landis Nr.1.

God bless.

 

[Mulesaw]

23 hours ago, Tastech said:

What a grand old lady . The machine i mean .lol

Did anyone else notice the wear on the outer foot pedal in photo 5 ? That probably took 30-40 years to get it like that .

When i look at old machines like that i can't help wonder . Some one has made a living using it , bought a house and raised a family sent their kids to college and retired . The machine gets passed to a new worthy owner and the cycle starts again .  I am sure the old girl has heard laughter and felt tears and no doubt being a Landis many a curse word has been spoken to it and in its presence .  Still going though and by the looks of it still loved. makes me smile 

I always get that same feeling around old tools. It makes me feel privileged, that today, many of us are able to do something for a hobby, that was once the bread and butter for a family. 
Genuine wear adds a certain beauty to many things.

Brgds Jonas