Anyone know where I can get a blade for my new toy?

[UKRay]

I was in South Wales this afternoon and found a little old shoemaker's shop. I dropped in for a chat and came out with this monster. I have no idea how old it is but it works like a dream and would sever a finger in a second... I am tempted to hang on to it but wondered if anyone knew where I might get a new cutting wheel for it? I'll apologise for the dirt and dust but it was buried deep under a bench which looked like it might have been built by Noah. Does anyone know anything about this beast? Who made it or how old it might be? It is incredibly heavy and solidly built.

Edited July 3, 2008 by UKRay

[bruce johnson]

Ray,

That's a little different cutting set up than I've had on sole cutters. That said, I'd contact Pilgrim Shoe (www.pilgrimshoemachine.com). I have had them come up with some parts that you'd think were way out of stock. I think they are called "pilgrim" because they still have parts that were shipped on the Mayflower. I can't think of the parts guy's name right now, but he's a kick to talk to. He probably will know your machine and what year they switched from one shaft dianter to another, when the handle went from a straight handle to shaped, and the parts numbers in his head. If not he'll tell you who might have parts to scab.

[Bob]

Yes, Harris at Pilgrim shoe is the best, most resourceful man for that sort of thing. If anyone knows, he should know. His name is Harris.