Pioneerglm1 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 Hello, I'm new here and need some help. I am looking for a stitcher for heavy duty sewing. I am sewing 2 layers of 10 - 11 iron sole leather and 2 layers of suede. The total thickness is right at 3/4 of an inch. We have been running 3 American straight needle machines but they are worn out and will not handle the work any longer. Tried a Union Lockstitch, too tempermental. Looking at a Landis 16 or a Campbell Lockstitch but not sure they will handle it either. Will the Adler 205 work? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted March 26, 2013 I might suggest you talk to Steve with http://leathermachineco.com and/or Bob Kovar at Toledo Industrial Machine http://www.tolindsewmach.com ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pioneerglm1 Report post Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks Ferg, I will contact them both. I appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted March 28, 2013 If you like using linen thread, the Campbell is a good fit. If you are just edge stitching, the Landis 12 is also a good fit and if you keep your eyes open, one can be had very inexpenisivly (I have 2, one for black and one for white thread). I also have a Campbell which is also very very good. If you are using poly or nylon thread, a Cobra or Cowboy will do well too. Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pioneerglm1 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 Hello Art, thanks for the info. After doing research I have bought a Campbell lockstitch machine. Connie was great at setting it up for me. I also found a Landis 16 that is working as well. Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
