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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 (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, 2024 by Cumberland Highpower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted November 29, 2024 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 December 23, 2024 (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 December 23, 2024 by Dannymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lambchop Report post Posted December 27, 2024 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
Dannymac Report post Posted December 29, 2024 Hi Lambchop. Thanks for the reply. I'm not 100% certain but I think Puritan industries is closed. The website is definitely down. I have written but no response as of yet. Is there any chance I could buy a copy of the tech manual from you in pdf form? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted December 30, 2024 27 minutes ago, lambchop said: For whatever reason i can't seam to send the file. I can send a hard copy if you want. What size is the file? Is it located in your system/network, are you able to send it via email? If you can send it via email, message me and I'll give you an email address to send it to so I cam post it here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlZilla Report post Posted December 30, 2024 1 hour ago, lambchop said: Northmount 13.1 mb i can't even e mail it myself. I have a hard copy that i would be glad to mail to you if you could post it. Me and computers don't get along. The whatever is worth, I think you could do a 25 meg attachment with Gmail. You should be able to set up a Gmail account easily enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lambchop Report post Posted December 30, 2024 Puritan I think we got it Puritan_Man.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannymac Report post Posted December 31, 2024 Thank you so much Lambchop. I owe you one. This will be very handy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannymac Report post Posted December 31, 2024 This may be a silly question but does anyone know if there are alternatives to liquid wax for the Puritan? I understand that some people use chain bar oil on their curved needle stitchers for instance. Liquid wax is hard to locate in Australia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
