metallurgynerd Report post Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) Hi. I've spent a fair bit of time here on LW.net, but this will be my first post so here's a quick intro (I hear that's the polite thing to do on some forums). I'm a metallurgical engineer by trade but have enjoyed leather work since I was about 12 years old, making cases and sheaths for just about everything I could get my hands on. I volunteer with Boy Scouts of America and occassionally teach the Leatherwork merit badge. These days I mostly seem to make custom holsters and items. I learned how to properly hand stitch my leather projects the old fashioned way, but in an effort to squeeze the most out of my free time I've switched to using industrial machines instead of spending hours stitching. I have a Juki DNU 241HS walking foot upholstery machine and I just sold my Singer 29K172 long-arm patcher to raise funds toward a machine that could handle heavier leather, heavier thread, longer stitches, etc. I was considering a Luberto Cub, but was hesitant to spend $1500 for a smallish hand-cranked machine. The Tippmann Boss didn't interest me (no disrespect to those who like it). Well, sometimes you just get lucky and I managed to secure an little-used 8-year-old Luberto Classic #9 stitcher for $1900 including shipping, two feet, two holster plates and some other bits and pieces (no stand, motor, etc. but I didn't want those anyway). Considering a new one is $6000+ I think I got a heck of a deal! It hasn't arrived yet, but I can't wait for the brown truck of happiness to get here! In the mean time, does anyone know if there's a simple owner's manual that covers threading, maintenance, etc? Thanks, Eric. Houston, TX Edited July 16, 2010 by metallurgynerd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted July 17, 2010 If you go to Luberto's website (leatherstitchers.com) you can get the set-up and operation DVD from them directly. Based on an email conversation with Leila, I get the feeling they don't like to have any 'middle men' involved. So, unless someone just happens to have a copy of it, they're your best bet for obtaining one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Nelson Report post Posted July 17, 2010 If you go to Luberto's website (leatherstitchers.com) you can get the set-up and operation DVD from them directly. Based on an email conversation with Leila, I get the feeling they don't like to have any 'middle men' involved. So, unless someone just happens to have a copy of it, they're your best bet for obtaining one. There is a Luberto's classic on Ebay right now that is on the bargain counter. If you are thinking of one, I would give it a whirl. I have one and it is an awesome machine. This one could be bought on a buy it now for $2500 a couple of hours ago. That is a steal in my opinion. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metallurgynerd Report post Posted July 17, 2010 (edited) There is a Luberto's classic on Ebay right now that is on the bargain counter. If you are thinking of one, I would give it a whirl. I have one and it is an awesome machine. This one could be bought on a buy it now for $2500 a couple of hours ago. That is a steal in my opinion. Ken Yeah, I thought it was a steal too, that's why I bought it! Actually I found it first in a Craigslist ad and contacted the seller directly since he was trying to sell it both on eBay and in Craigslist. We settled on $1900 and I agree, it's a steal. Anyway, they managed to find the original VHS video and user's manual, so I guess it was a bit of a false alarm on my part. However, if I need any parts or other accessories I'll definitely head straight to Luberto's. In the mean time, here's a picture of it, just about to be crated up. I swear it looks brand new! Eric. Edited July 17, 2010 by metallurgynerd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busted Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Yeah, I thought it was a steal too, that's why I bought it! Actually I found it first in a Craigslist ad and contacted the seller directly since he was trying to sell it both on eBay and in Craigslist. We settled on $1900 and I agree, it's a steal. Anyway, they managed to find the original VHS video and user's manual, so I guess it was a bit of a false alarm on my part. However, if I need any parts or other accessories I'll definitely head straight to Luberto's. In the mean time, here's a picture of it, just about to be crated up. I swear it looks brand new! Eric. Ya' know people have gone to jail for stealing less than that. GREAT find. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
