Members mcdoug Posted August 17, 2020 Members Report Posted August 17, 2020 After more than 40 years in business I have decided to retire and sell it all. I have 2 sewing machines, a Fortuna skiver, a USM Model B clicker, zipper tape, sliders, thread, a number of clicker die sets for various products, a few hides of leftover leather (3 oz. soft cow), a few hand tools, and some miscellaneous stuff including chemicals, cement, and folding attachments. I'd love to sell it all as a single lot and am open to offers from most anyone, dealers included. Photos of the machines attached. Other photos could be provided. All machines are in working order and used daily. Some of the items I'm currently making can be seen at highlandleather.com. Pickup only, please.
Members Webicons Posted August 17, 2020 Members Report Posted August 17, 2020 May I ask for the general location of the equipment? Thanks.
Members DavidMillsSaddlery Posted August 17, 2020 Members Report Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Webicons said: May I ask for the general location of the equipment? Thanks. According to his profile... somewhere in NC
Members mcdoug Posted August 18, 2020 Author Members Report Posted August 18, 2020 The cylinder machine would be a very good chap machine. It will sew a bit heavier than the consew and has a stronger motor. Add a speed reducer (included in the equipment but not attached) and it should easily sew 3 or 4 layers of 5 oz. chap slow and even. In the 70's, I made bags out of 5/6 latigo using a Juki 563, and these machines have similar capabilities. The cylinder machine has 16mm of clearance under the foot as opposed to the 11mm of the flat bed so it's a little easier to work the material with it. I typically make the more difficult bags on the cylinder and the flat goods on the consew. I have everything an aspiring bag maker would need to get started except the leather and hardware. This could be a turnkey business if you have a market for the kind of things I make.
Members HaloHockey Posted August 18, 2020 Members Report Posted August 18, 2020 Hey Doug, what model is the clicker?
Members mcdoug Posted August 18, 2020 Author Members Report Posted August 18, 2020 11 hours ago, HaloHockey said: Hey Doug, what model is the clicker? USM Model B, 15 ton.
Members HaloHockey Posted August 19, 2020 Members Report Posted August 19, 2020 How much you gotta have for it Doug?
Members HaloHockey Posted August 19, 2020 Members Report Posted August 19, 2020 Also what’s the bed and boom size? Single phase?
Members mcdoug Posted August 19, 2020 Author Members Report Posted August 19, 2020 Bed is 20 x 40. I'll have to measure the boom and let you know. 220v, 3 phase, but I have a phase converter included that plugs into a standard 220 outlet. I'd take $1000 for it if you can wait a couple of weeks for me to finish cutting all my leftover leather. You pick it up, of course.
Members PlatinumArm Posted August 19, 2020 Members Report Posted August 19, 2020 I’m interested in the clicker dies I’ll send you a message with my # i just started and would love see the hand tools ect you have.
Members HaloHockey Posted August 20, 2020 Members Report Posted August 20, 2020 Sold! Doug where can I get your number? Is it on your website? That is perfect as it will give me enough time to Free up the funds.
Members biglew Posted August 20, 2020 Members Report Posted August 20, 2020 would love to talk to you..please message me
Members mcdoug Posted August 20, 2020 Author Members Report Posted August 20, 2020 Clicker is sold. The other 3 machines are still available. Fortuna...$800 Consew 255rb...$700 Eagle BG-1341 cylinder machine...$1400 Package deal for all three...$2500. If you buy the package, I'll throw in a speed reducer (unattached) and several strap folding attachments for the 255. Pick up only please.
Members CRACK Posted August 21, 2020 Members Report Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) Can I contact you about the Fortuna Skiver? Happy to call, email, whatever works. Please let me know! My email is graham.ebner@gmail.com Phone 281-455-7015 Or feel free to message me. Thank you! Edited August 21, 2020 by CRACK
Members Lostranger Posted September 9, 2020 Members Report Posted September 9, 2020 I’m late to this party. Do you have anything left? Thanks, Jim 828-460-77913
Members Union Level Leather Posted September 9, 2020 Members Report Posted September 9, 2020 If you still have the clicker I’ll consider buying it, I’m south side VA
Members mcdoug Posted September 10, 2020 Author Members Report Posted September 10, 2020 I still have the skiver, 2 sewing machines, cutting dies, zipper tape, and some miscellaneous other stuff. The clicker is sold.
Members chapelstone Posted September 12, 2020 Members Report Posted September 12, 2020 What are the details on the skiver and how much? C. Norman McGlohon Chapel Stone, LLC Custom Leather Works
Members mcdoug Posted September 13, 2020 Author Members Report Posted September 13, 2020 This is an older Fortuna machine on a factory vacuum table. The drive barrel is clutch operated which allows the bell knife to run at a constant speed while you feed the leather at whatever speed you want. The bag on the right collects dust and the drawer on the left collects the skivings. The drawer pulls out for emptying. The motor is a 1/2 hp 120v that runs on house current. I will take $700 cash which includes an extra bell knife and sharpening stone.
Members aaronthearcher Posted September 14, 2020 Members Report Posted September 14, 2020 Hey just sent you direct message about that beautiful skiver. I sure want it.
Members mcdoug Posted September 14, 2020 Author Members Report Posted September 14, 2020 Just signed on and saw your message. I'd really like to exhaust every local opportunity before I think about shipping. Last time I sold a skiver, I used Ebay and got a bit more for it than I expected. It goes there this week and we'll see. If I were to ship it, I'd want to use a service which would cost more than just the freight. I'd want to be sure it didn't get damaged in shipment.
Members mcdoug Posted September 19, 2020 Author Members Report Posted September 19, 2020 The clicker and the skiver are sold. The sewing machines are now on Ebay with starting bids of 900 for the cylinder and 600 for the Consew.
Members SusanC Posted September 19, 2020 Members Report Posted September 19, 2020 Can you tell me more about your consew, I’m looking for something that will sew heavier leather, holsters mostly. Thanks
Members mcdoug Posted September 19, 2020 Author Members Report Posted September 19, 2020 This not the machine you need. The 255rb is a light to medium duty machine for bags, wallets, garments, upholstery, etc. You need the next step up in duty rating for holsters. I would call some of the machine dealers who advertise on this site. A lot of them sell used/rebuilt machines that will do your job.
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