Landis model 77 stitcher. Other than shoes what can it be used for

[Calidora]

I went to the city dump to throw away some trash and I came home with this Beauty. It's all locked up but I think I can free it up. I am learning how to make shoes but I also make other things. So I was wondering. If I can get this machine going, what else can they be used for?

[dikman]

I can't answer your question but I'm jealous!! Fancy finding a hunk of machinery like that at the dump!

[Calidora]

8 minutes ago, dikman said:

I can't answer your question but I'm jealous!! Fancy finding a hunk of machinery like that at the dump!

I'm glad I got there when I did. If would have been there earlier I'd have missed it or later it would have probably been a pile of broken rubble in the pit. 

[Wizcrafts]

I believe that you have salvaged an insole stitcher that forms a chain stitch on the inside. Normally, the stitches are concealed by a slide in insole pad.

You will have a hard time sewing anything on it that doesn't fit over the horn. Have you ever thought about doing shoe repairs?

[Tastech]

The Machine is called a Blake stitcher or McKay stitcher . It is used for sewing the soles on a shoe from the inside . In my opinion its is an inferior way of making a shoe compared to a goodyear welt . It is however quicker than goodyear because it eliminates some material and and shortens the process . The Italians love them and some of the chinese shoes are made using the process. As for other uses i cant think of any but don't let that stop you buying it . At the very least it is a cool looking machine and will clean up nice . Get them to throw in the cobblers hammer sitting on it as part of the deal . If it was in Australia i would pick it up as a repair machine and share it with 3 other cobblers i know . Between 4 of us i can't see it being used more than once a fortnight .

[Tastech]

Here's a thought  . If you buy it but don't have the shoe-making skills to use it to its potential  why not make some sandles . They are very easy to make if you have some basic leather skills . The method is simple. Cut an upper pattern and using a last glue the straps in place using a leather innersole ,then glue on an outer sole in either rubber or leather with the straps sandwiched between the 2 layers  then stitch the 2 layers together  ,and there you have a pair of sandles . You could easily make 7-10 pairs a day and sell them for $70- $100 a pair . I am sure there would be videos online somewhere of the method and even patterns that you can modify to suit your personal taste.

[Calidora]

2 hours ago, Wizcrafts said:

I believe that you have salvaged an insole stitcher that forms a chain stitch on the inside. Normally, the stitches are concealed by a slide in insole pad.

You will have a hard time sewing anything on it that doesn't fit over the horn. Have you ever thought about doing shoe repairs?

I do infact want to get into cobbler's work I am also leaning cordwaining. I knew what the machine was when I saw it. I couldn't believe my eyes (don't know why someone would throw it away) I was just wondering if a machine like this could be used for anything else. 

[Calidora]

13 minutes ago, Tastech said:

Here's a thought  . If you buy it but don't have the shoe-making skills to use it to its potential  why not make some sandles . They are very easy to make if you have some basic leather skills . The method is simple. Cut an upper pattern and using a last glue the straps in place using a leather innersole ,then glue on an outer sole in either rubber or leather with the straps sandwiched between the 2 layers  then stitch the 2 layers together  ,and there you have a pair of sandles . You could easily make 7-10 pairs a day and sell them for $70- $100 a pair . I am sure there would be videos online somewhere of the method and even patterns that you can modify to suit your personal taste.

Someone was throwing it away at the dump. I got there just in time to tell them to stop and load it into my truck.

I might just try making sandals, it would be a good at to lean to use the machine and pay for the materials I use. Thanks for the info.