Members bluecarpenter Posted January 9, 2011 Members Report Posted January 9, 2011 I'm looking at this machine as i want something to sew soles on shoes and boots. I haven't seen it yet but I'm wondering if anybody knows what model it it. he's send me several pics and a picture of the manual. I just brought home 2 29-4's that I bought from him. they are good working machines. any help is appreciated. thanks mark Quote
Members amuckart Posted January 9, 2011 Members Report Posted January 9, 2011 That looks like an American Straight Needle stitcher, though I couldn't tell you if it's all there. They're good machines but a bit different to use than a curved-needle stitcher like a Landis model 12. You can use one of these for sewing soles on boots and shoes. They're apparently great for side-seams on boots too. Have you seen it running? Quote -- Al. Medieval Stuff: http://wherearetheelves.net Non-Medieval, including my machines: http://alasdair.muckart.net
Members machinehead Posted January 9, 2011 Members Report Posted January 9, 2011 This machine is an American Straight Needle machine. It is used to sew soles on shoes with the shoe right side up as opposed to a curved needle machine where you hold the shoe sole side up to stitch. This American is a needle and awl machine whereby the awl pierces the leather and the needle comes through after it. Knife makers have used the machine to stitch sheaths. With a three inch throat it is limited to such projects; but it is a good machine to learn on in part because it is not really fast. The hand wheel rotates away from you. If the seller has any needles,awls, or parts grab them as well as the manual. Originally hot wax was used in a pot to wax the thread, but you can use liquid lube instead. Hope this helps. Quote
Members bluecarpenter Posted January 9, 2011 Author Members Report Posted January 9, 2011 Can it be operated by hand? As in build a treadle on it so i don't have to have electricity hooked up to it. And how heavy is this beast. It looks big. He told me I can still get parts for it from pilgrim. Quote
Members bluecarpenter Posted January 9, 2011 Author Members Report Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) This machine is an American Straight Needle machine. It is used to sew soles on shoes with the shoe right side up as opposed to a curved needle machine where you hold the shoe sole side up to stitch. This American is a needle and awl machine whereby the awl pierces the leather and the needle comes through after it. Knife makers have used the machine to stitch sheaths. With a three inch throat it is limited to such projects; but it is a good machine to learn on in part because it is not really fast. The hand wheel rotates away from you. If the seller has any needles,awls, or parts grab them as well as the manual. Originally hot wax was used in a pot to wax the thread, but you can use liquid lube instead. Hope this helps. Ok that helps. how thick of soles are we talking? thanks mark Edited January 9, 2011 by bluecarpenter Quote
Members machinehead Posted January 9, 2011 Members Report Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Some parts are still available. Make sure the bobbin case and bobbins are with the machine. Treadle is ill advised. The machine uses linen cord thread. There should be a motor and clutch assembly on the machine with two foot pedals. You can stitch 5/8 " thick soles. Edited January 9, 2011 by machinehead Quote
Members bluecarpenter Posted January 9, 2011 Author Members Report Posted January 9, 2011 Some parts are still available. Make sure the bobbin case and bobbins are with the machine. Treadle is ill advised. The machine uses linen cord thread. There should be a motor and clutch assembly on the machine with two foot pedals. You can stitch 5/8 " thick soles. So If I don't have power where I want to put it. I should look at a different machine?? As for the pedals. I guess one of them is broken if not both. I will have to check on the bobbins and the bobbin case Quote
Members machinehead Posted January 9, 2011 Members Report Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) So If I don't have power where I want to put it. I should look at a different machine?? As for the pedals. I guess one of them is broken if not both. I will have to check on the bobbins and the bobbin case It is possible that the pedals were removed when the machine was moved to keep from damaging them. At over 500 pounds this is a beast. No power? No go on this one. Edited January 9, 2011 by machinehead Quote
CowboyBob Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 I have a couple of customers that put a barney knob on them & crank it by hand,they spin real easy one Amish Harness maker lets his kids handcrank his & they do alot of small repairs in harness & headsalls. You need to check the the pedal that is left is the one that lifts the pressure foot you'll need this one for sure. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members bluecarpenter Posted January 10, 2011 Author Members Report Posted January 10, 2011 I have a couple of customers that put a barney knob on them & crank it by hand,they spin real easy one Amish Harness maker lets his kids handcrank his & they do alot of small repairs in harness & headsalls. You need to check the the pedal that is left is the one that lifts the pressure foot you'll need this one for sure. Ok pardon my ignorance but what is a barney knob? The guy told me he has turned it by hand. Not sure how easy it would be to turn with one hand and run your shoe with the other hand. I just like having machines that are people powered. That is why I want one to use without power. I've considered the tippemann boss machine but this is quite a bit cheaper though it weights a heck of a lot more. Any other machines out there that won't break the bank? Quote
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