wolfe9 Report post Posted May 19, 2011 The book says to use a high quality machine oil , what would be the best choice ? Also what would be the best grease to use on the cam wheels .. Im sure I will have more questions , but right now I am working on getting her all cleaned up and lubed , not to mention a complete rewiring .. Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simran Report post Posted May 19, 2011 I used Marvel Mystery oil on the one I had; but not sure it matters all that much. Those things are built like a tank. BTW they make one of the most beautiful stitches I've ever seen. I used mine for sewing side seams on western boots & some tack repair. If you don't need a deep throat stitcher you can't beat these machines. Post some pics if you get a chance. Good Luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe9 Report post Posted May 19, 2011 I will post some pics when I get her up and going , she looks like she has been well used but taken care of , everything seems tight . I plan on doing holsters and belts so I figured it would be a good machine to get started . Pilgram told me that only # 6 awls and needles were available so what would be minimum and maximum thread for that size ?? Thanks for the reply Simran... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simran Report post Posted May 21, 2011 I will post some pics when I get her up and going , she looks like she has been well used but taken care of , everything seems tight . I plan on doing holsters and belts so I figured it would be a good machine to get started . Pilgram told me that only # 6 awls and needles were available so what would be minimum and maximum thread for that size ?? Thanks for the reply Simran... Been awhile since I ran one of these but I found the info. on the Cambell/Bosworth web site. Looks like the #6 awl/needle is rated for 346 in synthetic thread or natural 6 cord. Here is are links with a little information you may find interesting. http://www.campbell-bosworth.com/articles/Point-Part1.pdf http://www.campbell-bosworth.com/articles/Point-Part2.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe9 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 Thanks for the links , I had seen them at some point but I guess that braincell keeled over and died ..........LOL That was exactly what I needed .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunny5821 Report post Posted August 14, 2013 wolfe9 Just joined the forum a short while back and ran across your post. I have an American Straight Needle Machine and also several Campbell/Randall Machines. I discovered many years ago that the needles and awls for the Campbell/Randall Machines work just fine for the American. The needle is the same, and the awl is about 1/8th" shorter than the American, but long enough to adjust according to the needle/awl setting per American manual. You can get the needles from Campbell Randall in Texas, used to be called Campbell Bosworth Machine Co. until they moved from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I run everything from 3 cord linen on up. I designed an angle plate for mine so I could use it for Box Edge and French Edge corner stitching. Had several of the angle plates made up 15 or so years ago for resale, then my tool and die maker passed. Sold the remainder through the old Harness Shop News magazine. Also sent you a PM Regards, Richard L. Turner Turner Saddlery, Inc. 800-861-5139 205-680-9377 turnersling.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
