Members Moore Leather Posted November 17, 2009 Members Report Posted November 17, 2009 Have had these a few years now - and having discovered the site I thought I'd share brielfy some details & images. The No. 6 machine manuals I have are 2 versions: 5th Edition & 2st Edition. As can be seen from the pics I attach, they are quite different externally. The second batch of attached pics are of similar period manuals to the latter No.6 machine manuals...no idea at all about the machines they are for, just posted them on here for reference Third batch of pics - a FULL catalogue (less title page, unfortunately!!!) of the complete range of products available from BUSM Co. Some of these will probably be of news to a lot of folk on here - just goes to show the wide-range of what they had available. Not having a title page means I am not able to date the cataloge...the only way to do this would be by the prices: and not done this yet, sorry... The big plan is, if there is enough interest in the No.6 catalogues, that I can either scan them properly & upload them/transfer to disc OR I can use a couple of contacts & have a facsimile copy printed up Same applies for the catalogue - may even do all 3 items in one little booklet/brochure Just waiting delivery of my new scanner. Happy to answer questions... Quote
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Members SteveBrambley Posted November 18, 2009 Members Report Posted November 18, 2009 Thanks for posting all the old BU catalogues, I am always interested in the many different items of machinery they once produced. I don't suppose that you have ever come across any info on the BUSM 'Pilot' harness stitcher by any chance? I think this machine (see pic) is a lot later than those in your photos. Steve Quote
Moderator Art Posted November 19, 2009 Moderator Report Posted November 19, 2009 I was blasting through the photos and read the dock stuffing machine as duck stuffing machine and immediately thought of pate de faus gras, although that machine was not the original design, it might work. Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members tonyc1 Posted November 19, 2009 Members Report Posted November 19, 2009 Have had these a few years now - and having discovered the site I thought I'd share brielfy some details & images. The No. 6 machine manuals I have are 2 versions: 5th Edition & 2st Edition. As can be seen from the pics I attach, they are quite different externally. The second batch of attached pics are of similar period manuals to the latter No.6 machine manuals...no idea at all about the machines they are for, just posted them on here for reference Third batch of pics - a FULL catalogue (less title page, unfortunately!!!) of the complete range of products available from BUSM Co. Some of these will probably be of news to a lot of folk on here - just goes to show the wide-range of what they had available. Not having a title page means I am not able to date the cataloge...the only way to do this would be by the prices: and not done this yet, sorry... The big plan is, if there is enough interest in the No.6 catalogues, that I can either scan them properly & upload them/transfer to disc OR I can use a couple of contacts & have a facsimile copy printed up Same applies for the catalogue - may even do all 3 items in one little booklet/brochure Just waiting delivery of my new scanner. Happy to answer questions... My strap cutter is the same as this one. Instead of being hand cranked it has had a motor put on it to save labour. Tony. Quote
Members jimsaddler Posted November 20, 2009 Members Report Posted November 20, 2009 My strap cutter is the same as this one. Instead of being hand cranked it has had a motor put on it to save labour. Tony. Hi all The contri brought back a lot of memories of Machines I've owned and operated over the years. If you scan them would it be possible for me to get a copy for our Archives (SHMAA). As I am the Official Historian and I get asked by the younger generation about these Machine regularly. The Pearson A1 was a particular favorite of mine for Decorative Stitching of Leggings, Beautiful Stitch and tension. Unfortunately I took so many of them to the Islands with me and they have "disapeared". The Saddle & Boot Emblem stood for something with all of the Tradesmen I learned from. The elusive item I never got was the Dock Stuffer. Has anyone got one or used one? And the the Pilot was one of the few that could sew arround Stock Saddle Knee Pads. It's a pity that this grand old Company has gone. Kindest Regards. Jim Saddler. Quote
Members Moore Leather Posted November 20, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 20, 2009 Hi all The contri brought back a lot of memories of Machines I've owned and operated over the years. If you scan them would it be possible for me to get a copy for our Archives (SHMAA). As I am the Official Historian and I get asked by the younger generation about these Machine regularly. The Pearson A1 was a particular favorite of mine for Decorative Stitching of Leggings, Beautiful Stitch and tension. Unfortunately I took so many of them to the Islands with me and they have "disapeared". The Saddle & Boot Emblem stood for something with all of the Tradesmen I learned from. The elusive item I never got was the Dock Stuffer. Has anyone got one or used one? And the the Pilot was one of the few that could sew arround Stock Saddle Knee Pads. It's a pity that this grand old Company has gone. Kindest Regards. Jim Saddler. Hi Jim Glad you liked the postings - that's why I put them on here: I did have a LOT of scanned images from both the BUSM cataloge & the No.6 machine handbook (5th ed.) on a previous PC - but when it died I lost them. I'd burned them onto CD & supplied the Leather Museum in Walsall, West Midlands with a copy. More than happy to do likewise for your organisation. I just bought a scanner which I hope to collect this weekend... Funny thing is - when I was last in the Walsall museum I was taking LOADS of pics of the No.6 machines & their 45k's too. A member of staff noticed & was surprised to hear that I not only owned both types but also used them....turns out they used to employ someone on weekends to stand & use the No.6 - but he was too old to do it & none of the staff had much knowledge of the No.6 & how it goes. I'm down to one No.6 now - which is a pity...love to hear the "click-clack" as they sew. One I bought had been used with a motor: braver man than I was, given the size of needles the No.6 uses... Anyway - I can sort out scans once I have picked up the machine - I'll update these postings to reflect that they're now done. Jon Quote
Members DJ1935 Posted November 21, 2009 Members Report Posted November 21, 2009 This A1 Pearson & Co machine appeared on TradeMe last week. It was described as working condition and with handbook and spare bobbins etc. I believe Pearson and Bennion merged with the USMC in 1899 to form the BUSMC so this machine must predate that. Unfortunately I was too late to bid - it sold for a measley $NZ 100. Will be kicking myself for a few weeks! DJ Quote [font="Comic Sans MS"][size="3"][color="#a0522d"]"Growing old is compulsory - growing up isnt" [/color][/size][/font]
Members jimsaddler Posted November 21, 2009 Members Report Posted November 21, 2009 This A1 Pearson & Co machine appeared on TradeMe last week. It was described as working condition and with handbook and spare bobbins etc. I believe Pearson and Bennion merged with the USMC in 1899 to form the BUSMC so this machine must predate that. Unfortunately I was too late to bid - it sold for a measley $NZ 100. Will be kicking myself for a few weeks! DJ The funny thing about the A1 is they usually go very cheap. I never paid more than $A20. for one. One word of warning though is they need a lot of experience to use one as the tension is fiddly to set up from Thread to Thread. But the Stitch is so neat when you get the Tensions right. Better luck next time (if I don't see it first). Kindest Regards. Jim Saddler. Quote
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