Contributing Member Tim Schroeder Posted January 16, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) I just bought a Landis 12 from an auction. I think the price is probably right if it works. My question is: Are all Landis 12 machines curved needle. This is just a landis 12 no letter. Thanks for any help. Edited January 16, 2016 by Tim Schroeder Quote
Members machinehead Posted January 16, 2016 Members Report Posted January 16, 2016 There is a Landis No. 12 Model 88A that is a McKay chainstitch machine, but generally a Landis 12 refers to a curved needle and awl lockstitch machine for sewing soles on boots and shoes. To my knowledge the first model was the F followed by the G, K, and L. Each one supposedly had improvements over the previous. Quote
Contributing Member Tim Schroeder Posted January 17, 2016 Author Contributing Member Report Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) This machine just has Landis 12. No letter. I paid $610 and I will have to drive 3 1/2 hours to go pick it up. Figured I could drive there and back next Sat. In the picture it was threaded so I hope it is in working condition. It was from a boot shop auction. My mistake. Looking at the pictures closer I can see MODEL F on the base. Edited January 17, 2016 by Tim Schroeder Quote
Members machinehead Posted January 17, 2016 Members Report Posted January 17, 2016 Well, you paid about a dollar a pound for the beast. She's a very big girl and when you're dancing with her while loading and unloading she likes to lead. Speaking of dancing, if you get her stitching you're going to have to learn to dance to her tune in order to sew well. Best of Luck. Quote
Contributing Member Tim Schroeder Posted January 17, 2016 Author Contributing Member Report Posted January 17, 2016 Thanks for the warning/advice. I am a wannabe boot maker. I am hoping this machine works since I was not at the auction to check it out. Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted January 17, 2016 Moderator Report Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) Curved needle Landis machines often prefer soft rock, or soft Country Music. Speak softly when you talk to her. She is a good dancer, so don't try to lead. Just hold the shoe sole bottom side up and say words. Everything you need to know can be learned here, on this video. Edited January 17, 2016 by Wizcrafts Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members Constabulary Posted January 17, 2016 Members Report Posted January 17, 2016 When my Singers are in a bad mood (happens seldom) they seem to like The Doors (Brake on Through) and Rolling Stones (Paint it Baack) very much - and fresh oil! But sometimes they need "Mothers little Helpers" (the machines only) Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Darren Brosowski Posted January 17, 2016 Members Report Posted January 17, 2016 The sewing machine fairies that infest my workshop are huge fans of 1970's English Punk and early 1980's music. A good blast of Adam Ant gets them going but for fine work they seem to respond best to Kraftwerk Quote
Members Constabulary Posted January 17, 2016 Members Report Posted January 17, 2016 Anne Clark as well... I guess the ChiCom machines work best with this kind of music We are a bit off topic I think Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted January 17, 2016 Moderator Report Posted January 17, 2016 My sewing machines in the shop prefer to listen to KWKZ FM on the Internet. They play classic country and new traditional country music that doesn't get national airplay by the bubblegum networks, like Cumulus. A few drops of oil, plus bright lights and country music has those machines singing their own song! Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
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