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I have used the hot melt wax for hand wax...as is and by adding other ingredients to it...but I would never think to use the liquid wax for hand stitching. There's some sort of lubricant in it.

That said it does dry out and leave a crust of sorts on my straight needle.

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I have to acknowledge it. You're probably right.
Thread lube is lubed.
I must have mis-heard. My bad. Thanks for 'riding herd'.
Paul

Paul and DW

Forgive me, but I don't follow this. It's liquid wax that penetrates the thread. Solvents evaporate. What's the issue? That the lubricant will deteriorate the leather?

Eric,

No, the lubricant would keep a tight knot from forming. It would slip. Liquid Stitching Wax for curved needle stitchers need to bear the friction of the process, so it's lubed.

My confusion, please excuse me.
Jon had posted Liquid Stitching Wax, and I left off talking about using thread lube for hand stitching.

Paul

Paul

OK, thanks.

Still, I think it's worth experimenting with the stuff. I used it for the one pair I made for myself and it seemed to be OK.

I have added quite a few shoe and boot making hand tools to my website for sale today - http://brucejohnsonleather.com/content/index.php/leather_tools_for_sale/shoe-and -boot-making-tools-for-sale/ . They range from rare and unusual to common and mundane. There isn't much else in the way of these type of tools waiting in the wings other than some varieties of channelers I just haven't got to yet. Thank you, Bruce

THE FOLLOWING SHOEMAKING MACHINERY IS FOR SALE


FIMAC Blake stitch machine Model 1268/250….This is a Lock stitch Sole sewing machine with universal slender horn for normal stitching and another horn for OPANKE stitching for boots and shoes, the machine has a heating table and automatic bobbin winder.
This machine was designed for small factories and craft persons, it is in new condition.

KIS finishing machine with vacuum bags and other necessary finishing equipment attached ….together with a BOSCH electric stapling machine and pressure pad ensuring sole is properly attached , also heating lights and heated pincers for easy removal of glued soles….

PFAFF 463 flatbed sewing machine, it has an additional pulley attached for slow sewing, for learners, it is in new condition.

FROBANA welt stitching machine for attaching soles to welts, this is a secondhand unit, I believe it is in good condition.

AUTO-SOLER this machine attaches soles to uppers by using wire , I have never used this it is secondhand and very old….

LEATHER SPLITTER, free standing and very heavy,.

Marshall Skiving Machine; secondhand …

Each machine is the responsibility of the purchaser to pay for cartage and delivery; we are able to arrange this.Interested persons will be sent further detail plus photos.

My email address is "billmunro@internode.on.net I am in Australia/South Australia town of Willunga

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High all, I just came back from a couple years in Germany and bought a fair amount of tools. I have some duplicates I'll not need and would be willing to part with, mostly edge irons. If anybody is looking for something let me know and maybe we could make a deal.

I have added a few more boot and shoe making tools to my website today. I am pretty sure everyone who asked me about a straight channeler has them now, so the fresh ones are all fair game. I also added a couple pegging wheels and some pretty cool folding measuring sticks. Here is the link - http://brucejohnsonleather.com/content/index.php/leather_tools_for_sale/shoe-and -boot-making-tools-for-sale/ . Thank you, Bruce

Hello everyone,

check out this cobbler bench on ebay.

Antique Primitive Cobbler Bench

I have a junker & ruh for sell or trade. it comes with 5 needles (#7) and a manual. good working order, have sewn a few pair of souls. thought i needed to do some mobile repair work. can p.m. me or call (509)531-4703 i am in pendleton ore.

Hi all - I have two partial runs of lasts available in California. This post is for the first run. PM or email if you're interested!

Jones Vining lasts, style 25, with about a 1.5" heel. Sizes 5B, 6B, 6.5B, 7B, 7.5B, 8B, 8.5B, 9B, 10B.


Regards,
Francis

Hi all - I have two partial runs of lasts available in California. This post is for the second run. PM or email if you're interested!

Partial run of Dr Scholl lasts, Style 91, with about a 1" heel.
Sizes 5B, 5.5B, 6B, 6AA, 6C, 6.5A, 6.5B, 7A x 5, 7.5A x 2, 8B, 8.5AA, 9AA, 9B, 9C, 9.5AA, 9.5A, 9.5C, 10AA, 10A, 10B x 2, 10C. I can split out the duplicates if you just want the straight run. Also some single lasts, all R: 5.5A x 2, 6A x 2, 6.5A, 7C, 8.5A, 8.5C.

Regards,
Francis

A friend of mine has a set of boot lasts for sale. Sizes are from 4-13 in A-B-C-D-E widths. They are for sale as a set. Most are unused, a few lightly used and a couple have been significantly adjusted, the adjusted ones are free. PM me with serious inquiries.

Jon

I am looking for scraps of kangaroo leather. I would be interested in buying them by the pound.
I need them for falconry anklets and jesses etc. I dont need an entire skin so I thought someone here might have something. They would have to at lest be 2"x4" peices or larger.

Pls email me at farmerfalconer@aol.com if you might have something of interest!

Thanks,
Cody

Admin,
If putting a question like this is out of place on this forum, please let me know and Ill take it down.

Thanks.

Cody,
Springfield leather sells exactly that.

Do you mean that they sell anklets premade or scraps by the pound?
Do you have a website?

Thanks!

I have a good working condition Singer 29K51 for sale. Located in Hastings, MN. Delivery to St. Paul, MN possible.

Has extra bobbins, needles, small motor...etc. Missing the threader.

see pictures on CL here http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/b ... 70378.html

e-mail dennis . lanigan at gmail.com

For Sale in Smyrna, GA:
6ft Landis finisher. Great for parts, this finisher is very simplified. It has a good motor, new wiring, but is missing most of the wheels, and has no numkeg. It has been good for a small work area but we are moving and it cannot come with us!
Craigslist ad with pictures: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/art/4563628986.html
or email me at: RedGoatLeather@gmail.com

I am happy to negotiate pricing, but I did not want casual buyers or scrappers inquiring on Craigslist.

I have lasts for sale. Jones and Vining style "E" 3.5-15 in various widths. 82 pair total. will email pics. call 507-474-1984 or PM if interested. Thanks.

I have a Singer 110W124 & a Singer 110W125 for sale.Contact for more information.
They can be seen at

Trajan

Landis Shoe Finisher at a deal.

Contact me at tkoehn44@yahoo.com for deal and pictures.

Tim Koehn
Vancleave, MS

greetings, might anyone who is coming to new england for the HCC convention at Rhode Island School of Design be interested in purchasing a Bonis Brothers fur stitching machine or a Manufacturers Supplies Co. skiver? Email me for more details. Sharon

I have 8 cord, 24 ends flax tapered thread. 80 inches in length, black in color, waxed. (3) packages. 5 gross each. Contact if interested. 507-474-1984. thanks.


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