Members rmr Posted March 24, 2014 Members Report Posted March 24, 2014 I have been considering getting a Campbell - randall needle and awl machine. I noticed on the used section of this forum there is a landis #3 for sale- about 1/2 of what a Campbell-randall machine will be. Is there any substantial difference between these two machines??? Thanks RMR Quote
Members oltoot Posted March 24, 2014 Members Report Posted March 24, 2014 parts and service availability, remaining useful life, The gears, etc of #3 were manufactured to low speed, low heat tolerances. A #3 that has been motorized and operated at high speeds could have tooth wear that would surface. That said, a #3 that has always been treadle powered is more than 1/2 what the CR is. It wouldn't be quite as ultra heavy work suited and is a little more finicky as to thread, adjustments, etc. Now with that said if a new CR is actually within your grasp, my advice (being free its worth three times what it cost) is make the lifetime investment. Quote
Members rmr Posted March 24, 2014 Author Members Report Posted March 24, 2014 Thank you oltoot. I appreciate your input Quote
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