AEMcClain Report post Posted February 21, 2016 I am going to be picking up a Landis 16 this weekend, and wanted to know if anyone had a owners manual on pdf they could send me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted February 23, 2016 You can get one from Proleptic, Inc. which publishes Shop Talk, a leather publication. However, they are not free. I myself have never minded paying for a manual unlike a lot of people on this site. Sometimes, that is the only way to get the critical information that you need on a particular sewing machine. I consider it just doing business. We buy a used machine but it does not come with an operations manual or parts list. You need it run the machine or order parts. Last time I looked, hooks or tension springs weren't free. Why would manuals be? If you can get them or a copy from a fellow Leatherworker, great but just don't expect to get it for free all the time. I have 3 file cabinets full of manuals I have been collecting for 30 years. A lot I got for free. Some I did not. Whenever you can get one for free, it is a gift and I am thankful for it. Just my point of view. glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AEMcClain Report post Posted February 23, 2016 I don't mind paying for a manual. I had previously looked at proleptic.com but could not find a manual for the 16. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted February 24, 2016 AEMcClain, You can contact Landis Sales & Service in Arthur, IL. Ask fro Eli Schlabach. He rebuilds Landis 16 machines and has parts and needles. He should have the manual and parts list. Their telephone number is 217-543-3464. Hope that helps. glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
