ChrisZotto Report post Posted May 22, 2020 Hello everyone, I just bought a Puritan machine but I cannot sew the chain correctly, I think it is out of time, someone from you could help me by sending me a very slow video of the movement of the needle and the parts that compose it at tangle the thread? I would appreciate it infinitely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted May 22, 2020 Are you using cotton or linen thread? Nylon & polyester won't work in them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannymac Report post Posted November 29 Hi Bob, Do you happen to know what the maximum size thread for a Puritan might be? Using the largest needle/awl combo. I have just picked up a high post single needle model. It seems to stitch alright with thin thread but that doesn't really suit my purposes - uppers on heavy leather boots in conjunction with my Cowboy Outlaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted November 29 6 hours ago, Dannymac said: Hi Bob, Do you happen to know what the maximum size thread for a Puritan might be? Using the largest needle/awl combo. I have just picked up a high post single needle model. It seems to stitch alright with thin thread but that doesn't really suit my purposes - uppers on heavy leather boots in conjunction with my Cowboy Outlaw. Most people use a lockstitch on uppers. .It will use up to a #5 cord (346 nylon) but you'll have big loops on the back side,so I think 138 would hold good & not be too big on the bottom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cumberland Highpower Report post Posted November 29 (edited) On 5/22/2020 at 5:25 AM, CowboyBob said: Are you using cotton or linen thread? Nylon & polyester won't work in them. I'm a little surprised to hear that. How come? Does it have something to do with twisting the thread when making chain loops? Edited November 29 by Cumberland Highpower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted November 29 1 hour ago, Cumberland Highpower said: I'm a little surprised to hear that. How come? Does it have something to do with twisting the thread when making chain loops? I don't have a Puritan and it's been a long time since I played around with one. Seems there a fair number still in commercial use out there, surely they're running synthetic threads? Many moons ago the first one I ever worked on just wouldn't sew using 138 nylon.I mentioned it to someone & he said trying some cotton thread with some lube,it sewed great.The nylon doesn't hold the loop like the cotton does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannymac Report post Posted Monday at 07:06 AM (edited) Thanks Bob. I just saw your post. My intention is to use the Puritan for vamping. I'm making tall logger style boots. The Cowboy Outlaw is terrific for most things but can get a little tight when trying to manipulate the uppers for stitching the vamp - the Puritan has plenty of room. It's the 36 inch version. I broke a bolt for the spring bar that holds down the presser foot when I collected the machine. It should be running again as soon as I cut a new bolt with 32 TPI. It is not possible to buy such a thing. Appreciate the help Edited Monday at 07:11 AM by Dannymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lambchop Report post Posted Friday at 07:03 PM Puritan Industries, Inc PO Box 186 Collinsville, CT 06022 I purchased Needles and Awls back in 2020 I also purchased the Tech manual ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
