Busm Pilot And Find Of A Lifetime

[Leatherstrap1]

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

[Leatherstrap1]

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

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[Singermania]

Hi, is this you Sheldon? if so I've sent off the Pilot manual to you this morning. Best Regards Steve

[Leatherstrap1]

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

[Jax]

I used 1 of those at a saddlers in Walsall & loved it, I wish you all the best with it.

[Leatherstrap1]

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

[Jax]

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.

[mikeloughlin]

Does anyone have a diagram on how to thread the machine?

 

[Smartee]

Oh wow!  Lucky indeed!

[Wizcrafts]

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.

[Alan RUNDELL]

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

[TomE]

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. 

[shoepatcher]

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

[samadlingtonleather]

I know this is a really old thread, trying to get in contact with other pilot owners, please reply if you are out there.

[Northmount]

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.

[Apache]

Hello sir 

Did you manage to fix the foot press?

I have 2 machines like yours I use to live in Sheffield I bought the machines 25 years ago from York now I live in Norway I have collected nanny different machines when I move here they came with me 

For the pilot I have the original manual book is very nice it has all the parts listed

Just found out in Australia they have many still in use