Leatherstrap1 Report post Posted May 31, 2013 Here is a pic of my new pilot that I recently purchased from a guy who's family was 3 generation saddlers. Sadly he has give it up but when I done the three hour journey to Walsall I was overwhelmed with what I saw and what I heard him say and to my amazement he had 2x 40 ft shipping containers full up with saddlery machinery and hardware. What I was about to hear from him made me feel sick. He had scrapped some pearson #6 bobbin winders and other stuff. It got me thinking how many other people in this world don't realise how lucky they are and don't realise what they got. I gave him a few contact numbers of possible buyers and helped him out Do you realise how lucky you really are Here is a picture of the busm pilot I purchased from him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherstrap1 Report post Posted May 31, 2013 Also. Do anyone know where I could possibly get another foot for it as the one I've got is a bit too well worn. It comes around the side of the needle bit I'm wanting one that comes from the rear of the needle as like conventional machines Thanks Ls <img src="http://i.imgur.com/PsUiGf6.jpg" alt="" title="Hosted by imgur.com" /> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singermania Report post Posted September 20, 2013 Hi, is this you Sheldon? if so I've sent off the Pilot manual to you this morning. Best Regards Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherstrap1 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 Hi, is this you Sheldon? if so I've sent off the Pilot manual to you this morning. Best Regards Steve Sure is Steve Thanks for doing that for me it's really appreciated Hope the Randall turns up soon for you then you can have a good fettle with it and make another masterpiece good as new Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jax Report post Posted September 20, 2013 I used 1 of those at a saddlers in Walsall & loved it, I wish you all the best with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherstrap1 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 Was the saddlers name power by any chance I only got this a few months ago from a saddler in Walsall. The firm was an old company and employed a lot of people. Hmmm I wonder if this was one you used Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jax Report post Posted September 20, 2013 Hi Leatherstrap1, no the machine I used wasn't in such nice condition as yours it belonged to Colt Saddlery, I used to go in there from time to time when I was at college in Walsall & sometimes machined rubber rein grips on with the Pilot, as I remember it was a lovely machine to use but a pig to thread up, we used to leave an end from the thread being used & tie the new thread to that & pull it through to the needle. I am sure you will love yours & I am glad its found a good home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeloughlin Report post Posted August 7, 2019 Does anyone have a diagram on how to thread the machine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartee Report post Posted August 7, 2019 Oh wow! Lucky indeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted August 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Smartee said: Oh wow! Lucky indeed! Are you referring to the BUSM Pilot the O.P. bought in 2013? That was 6 years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan RUNDELL Report post Posted March 20, 2022 G'day Leatherstrap, Just wondering if you are still using the pilot, I have just found one and looking for a catalogue on it. Regards Alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted March 20, 2022 On 9/20/2013 at 12:14 PM, Jax said: Hi Leatherstrap1, no the machine I used wasn't in such nice condition as yours it belonged to Colt Saddlery, I used to go in there from time to time when I was at college in Walsall & sometimes machined rubber rein grips on with the Pilot, as I remember it was a lovely machine to use but a pig to thread up, we used to leave an end from the thread being used & tie the new thread to that & pull it through to the needle. I am sure you will love yours & I am glad its found a good home. @Jax may I ask about your setup for sewing rubber rein grips? I just bought a pile from Abbey England and was debating whether to sew the grips on nylon straps by hand or use a machine. Some old books recommend a pop stitch sewn by hand. Advice on thread weight, needle type, and stitch length appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted March 22, 2022 I would take the foot to someone with a 3D printer and have a prototype made out of plastic. Once that is done and you are satisficed, there are people out that with 3D printers that can print in metal. Cheaper thatn having it machined. If it works, get a couple made. People looking for the feet. glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samadlingtonleather Report post Posted November 15, 2022 I know this is a really old thread, trying to get in contact with other pilot owners, please reply if you are out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted November 16, 2022 On 11/15/2022 at 1:05 AM, samadlingtonleather said: I know this is a really old thread, trying to get in contact with other pilot owners, please reply if you are out there. You can tag the persons you are interested in contacting like this: @samadlingtonleather so they get a notice. The OP hasn't been on the site since October 2020, but might respond to a tag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
