Looking to upgrade to a sewing machine

[Big Sioux Saddlery]

If you are sewing mostly strap work, a Landis One is better than the clones for doing what you want to do, provided it is a tight machine and adjusted properly. Many of them are nearly worn out but still sew, although you will not get a tight, pretty stitch out of a worn out machine. They are available from time to time, often for LESS than you are looking to spend.  You may have to travel to find one.  The Landis Ones are not always best for sewing up close to a center bar buckle, or sewing gussets in bags, etc due to the design of the shuttle race.  But for flat work, like dog collars, I do think it would work, and work much better sewing up close to spots than any of the clones.  It was the only machine I used for at least 15 years. You learn to modify your construction techniques based on your machine's capabilities or shortcomings. I can measure the margin needed for the "One" if you'd like.

[Wizcrafts]

On 4/27/2016 at 8:54 AM, craftsman827 said:

Beautiful work !  I can't afford the Cambell machine,.  It's about $3,000.00

I'm looking to spend about $1,500.00

Any machine out there for that $ ?

If you can get a fully operational Campbell Lockstitch machine, with extra bobbins, needles and awls, in good condition, for only $3,000, grab it! These machines list for $6,000 plain Jane.

[Wizcrafts]

As for sewing close to hardware with a narrow edge, Cowboy made a set of feet that are inline for the 441 clones. I have that set for my CB4500 and use it for those rare times when i have to sew a sole back onto a boot or shoe, or sew a shaped pouch or case very close to the raised side (with too little room on the right). Contact Bob Kovar, at Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines, at 866-362-7397, for the price and availability.

 

[Big Sioux Saddlery]

That's very interesting, Wiz, I didn't know these were available. I might have to get me a set of those