Members tonyc1 Posted April 20, 2009 Members Report Posted April 20, 2009 I'm sure that Badger wont be trading his BRITISH made Pearson for a Highlead, will you Badger? Tony. Quote
Members neelsaddlery Posted April 20, 2009 Members Report Posted April 20, 2009 Hello: We offer a number of accessories that will fit this machine. We have holster plates, stirrup plates, flat slotted needle plates, smooth feed dogs, double toe harness maker's feet, left and right toe harness maker's feet, blanket feet, and left and right toe feet with the center dimpler foot, and a few others. All of our presser feet and needle plates are made of solid stainless steel. We also have speed reducers for your machine, which will slow the machine down and add quite a bit of punching power. These are good to use even with servo motors. We also have extra large balance wheels (flywheels) to fit this model. This will make it easier to turn the machine over by hand. We also offer titanium nitride coated shuttle hooks to fit this model, which will allow the hook to wear a bit better over time. These hooks are gold colored, just like drill bits that have this coating. Hope this is of some use to you. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me on my international phone line, which is (330) 692-1418, or e-mail me at neelre@comcast.net Kindest Regards, Ryan O. Neel Neel's Saddlery and Harness Cowboy Sewing Machines Quote Ryan O. Neel Cowboy Sewing Machines Neel's Saddlery and Harness Offices in North Lima Ohio and Toledo Ohio www.cowboysew.com www.neelsaddlery.com toll free: 1-866-507-8926
Members badger Posted April 20, 2009 Members Report Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) Tony, No time soon, no. The Pearson stays. My ribbing of Ray is all in good spirits (let's face it, he has it coming ) . I love the old 'Pilot' machine which Ray's replacing with the Highlead. Ray, The machine looks very impressive in all seriousness. Yes, I have 'reverse envy', but it's mine. I own it Badger Edit; can't spell for shti.... Edited April 20, 2009 by badger Quote
Contributing Member UKRay Posted April 20, 2009 Author Contributing Member Report Posted April 20, 2009 As Badger so rightly says... I've probably got it coming! I'll be in touch as soon as I have sight of the machine again, Ryan. Many thanks for the information it is most helpful. The naming ceremony is in a few weeks time, Mike. Would you like an invitation? I'm glad you joined in this conversation, but remembering your scurrilous comments about my dear old Pilot all those months ago I ought to remind you to play nicely this time. Some people are very sensitive about their nice new machinery... LOL BTW: Having humped this thing down a flight of stairs, halfway across a field and all the way home from Bonnie Scotland, I'm inclined to agree with MASSIVE. I promise you, the further you carry it the bigger it seems... Tony - I do declare you're a bigger wind up merchant than the irrepressible (and apparently dyslexic) Badger. We ae talking production machine here not historic artefact! I had a museum piece for a while (it is now Badger's - a British made BUSM Pilot called Biggles) and now I need to do some proper work - okay? Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Members SteveBrambley Posted April 20, 2009 Members Report Posted April 20, 2009 Hi Ray, I was beginning to wonder which machine you were getting, I can now see that it's pretty much the same type as I have here, only with a different badge! I'm pretty certain that you won't be disappointed with the performance, I can do pretty well most things with this one! Next time you come down here, I'll show you how to bind with it! I don't think there's much point in me naming all the machines we've got here, I don't think I'd be able to remember them all! Steve Quote
Contributing Member UKRay Posted April 21, 2009 Author Contributing Member Report Posted April 21, 2009 I'll definitely take you up on that offer, Steve. You are most kind. I have some clicking for you to do sometime soon so perhaps we can combine both operations. I'll let you know when as soon as I have seen and approved the new knives. They should be here this week. Naming all the machines in your workshop - I don't think so, life is far too short! Unfortunately, I just can't help it... sad eh? Hi Ray,I was beginning to wonder which machine you were getting, I can now see that it's pretty much the same type as I have here, only with a different badge! I'm pretty certain that you won't be disappointed with the performance, I can do pretty well most things with this one! Next time you come down here, I'll show you how to bind with it! I don't think there's much point in me naming all the machines we've got here, I don't think I'd be able to remember them all! Steve Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Members Randy Cornelius Posted April 21, 2009 Members Report Posted April 21, 2009 Is it me or does it look just like an Artisen? Hope I did not start another sewing machine war? RC Quote Randy Cornelius Cornelius Saddlery LaCygne, Kansas Randy & Riley Cornelius Ride Hard, Shoot Fast and Always Tell the Truth...
Contributing Member UKRay Posted April 21, 2009 Author Contributing Member Report Posted April 21, 2009 Is it me or does it look just like an Artisen?Hope I did not start another sewing machine war? RC Hey Randy, you could be right - or maybe an Artisan looks like a Highlead? You could almost think they came from the same factory! Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
esantoro Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 Hi Ray,I was beginning to wonder which machine you were getting, I can now see that it's pretty much the same type as I have here, only with a different badge! I'm pretty certain that you won't be disappointed with the performance, I can do pretty well most things with this one! Next time you come down here, I'll show you how to bind with it! I don't think there's much point in me naming all the machines we've got here, I don't think I'd be able to remember them all! Steve Binding with the 441..............Hmmmmmmmmmm! Steve, do you require any special attachment to bind with this machine? Ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
Members SteveBrambley Posted April 21, 2009 Members Report Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) Binding with the 441..............Hmmmmmmmmmm!Steve, do you require any special attachment to bind with this machine? Ed Hi Ed, No, I don't use any special attachments other then a simple edge guide. I use my fingers instead of a folder and feed the leather tape through, keeping it as equal as possible both sides, there is a bit more to it than that, but it's rather difficult to describe, I would have to demonstrate. It's just practice, really, but I do find it more accurate than a folder/binder attachment, as some of these can be troublesome at times, particularly on curves. The only efficient edge binding setup is a machine fitted with a synchro binder and a right angled folder, however, these can also be problematical, on occasions, with leather. That's why hands are best! Oh, and Ray, I'm pretty certain that the Highlead, Artisan and our Typical are all made in the same factory! Look forward to hearing from you soon re clicking! Steve Edited April 21, 2009 by SteveBrambley Quote
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