The Crispin Colloquy

Lisa,

Regarding thimbles for last tops, I haven't seen them. Could this be something that a tinsmith could fashion? Pat Cunningham of Madison, IN can make most anything from old-fashioned hot-dipped tin.

Regards,
Roy

Lisa,

If you scroll up this thread to Feb. 5th, Larry Waller says he has last thimbles. Did you miss that?

Dear D Al,
I did notice Larry's info and we spoke. Currently I await pricing on the last thimbels; and will pass on the hinges but could use lasting tacks.

Anyone know where to get 6"x6"x14"-16" rock hard maple kiln and air dried throughout? Roughcut would be even better.

Thanks

Lisa,

Tastes/preferences vary on lasting tacks, like most things. I prefer 8/8 [1"], or #8 hand shoe tacks from DB Gurney. Some like long slim brad-type nails, 1 1/4-1 1/2", that they can bend over. The historical lasting tacks with cube-heads are, alas, non est.

Lisa,

If you stop by your local woodworking store, like Woodcraft here on the east coast, the staff should be able to direct you to local woodcutters with portable sawmills. I've found these guys are a source of good rough sawn green lumber. From them I've gotten loads of 6" x 6" x 8 ft poplar and walnut that I've put in the shed to dry for a few years. And the price was dirt cheap. Also ask your town tree warden or forester. They should know who has drawn a permit for tree cutting in town.

Roy

I have already gone this route in my local state -- and spoke with a professor of wood science at Syracuse University and followed up on several leads for those with access to wood and portable mills, but I need wood that is affordable and usable now. Not keen on cutting the plastic; all those environmentally conscious types have a point.

Anyone with a shed to donate for a few years on Long Island?

Regards,
Lisa

To any who might be looking there is a Singer 31-15 for sale on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=605&item=6162921643&rd=1
Item #6162921643

Kent

I HAVE A SINGER 136-111 POST MACHINE IN MY SHOP. I ALSO HAVE TWO DIFFERENT SHUTTLES FOR IT. NEITHER SHUTTLE WORKS. IF ANYONE HAS SOME IDEAS OR A MANUAL OR A MAGIC WAND IT WOULD BE A GREAT HELP TO ME.
THANK YOU.

Paul, have you tried cuttersexchange.com for a manual. They have all kinds for Singer machines that can be downloaded.

JOE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY. I CHECKED OUT YOUR REFERENCE AND THEY HAVE NO MANUALS OR PARTS FOR THIS MACHINE. I ALSO TRIED OTHER SINGER LISTINGS AND GOT THE SAME RESULT. I WILL NEVER BUY A SEWING MACHINE THAT I CAN,T TRY OUT FIRST.
THANK YOU AGAIN
PAUL

Paul
Call Bob Christman from Accurate Sewing Center He Is the Guy that I deal with he can Help you Tell him that I sent you and he will take good care of you .He knows his stuff. 1.262.782.2225
Hope this helps.
Larry Waller
Walrus Shoe & Leather Co.LLC
HCC Member

Paul,

Tried to send you a private email but it wouldn't go through. The error message said your "mailbox is full."

That route closed...I thought you might like to know that posting a message all in caps is considered shouting on the Internet.

I'm sure that's not what you intended...??

Emmett

Hey DW,
maybe Paul's hard of hearing and that's why he talks loud...
more power to y'awl.
T

Tom,

Not necessarily...more likely just inexperience. Heck, I'm a loud talker...and I've got very good hearing--I can hear you breathing from over here.

Tight Stitches
DWFII--HCC Member

(Message edited by dw on April 10, 2005)

My skills on the computer are not the best. It was not my intent to rattle anyones cage. i thank all of you that have come foward with advice and answers to my questions.
Paul

thank you one and all for your help and advice. I shall refraim from shouting.

Paulm,

No problem. I've been there, done that and ...bought the T-shirt.

I hope I did not come across as chastising or irritated. It's just my job to make sure it all goes down smoothly. We all start off as greenhorns about literally everything. Wasn't too many months ago that some at Headquarters absolutely refused to go near a computer.

So no worries mate. If we can help we will be glad to.

Yr. Hmb. Svt.

HELLO, IT'S ANOTHER NEWBIE - oops, too loud, isn't it...... Ok turned the sound down a bit.

I need to know if anyone may have a stashed knife for an American lap skiver - the kind with a geared crank, driving rollers that guide the strap into the knife? My newly acquired antique bench tool has a knife I may (or may not) be able to rehab, but it does have a little ding on the corner at the edge that kinda bothers me. I've been told by kind persons on this board that I "might" perhaps find one at Pilgrim shoe supply?/ Think I have that remembered rightly. If so, good enough, if not, still looking.

What I'd REALLY love is to come across somebody who has actually USED one of these and can write brief instructional notes! Maybe it's only that boogered blade, but I am not getting much luck with it. Not nearly as nice as my Landis 30 splitter.......which I LOVE, a lot. Sigh....

Thanks very much for any useful info, Bless you all.

Kate
Kate's Custom Gunleather
Monroe, WA USA

Kate,
If you can't find the blade you require you might consider consulting a good machine shop. They might be able to restore the blade you have or make a new one for you.
I wish you well and hope you find what you are seeking.

Kate,
Paul is right. Simonds Industries Inc. are the largest supplier of blades that I know of in the US. They have factories in MA, OH, MI, CA, OR, and BC and Ontario in Canada also Sheffield in the UK.
Mostly they make blades for the timber industry but I've seen blades in their catalogue that'll work for splitters with a little modifacation. Try visiting your local saw doctors - not sure if you call them that in the US - guys that sharpen saws etc anyway.
More power to y'awl
T.

All,
I need to find out if there is anyone still producing/selling the pre-cut and skived leather Counters. I ran accross some a while back - I'm almost out of them now and I really like them.
Any leads would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Erick

To All,
A few years ago I bought some equipment and findings from a shop that had gone out of the trade. i have quite a collection of Landis and U.S.M. stitcher parts. All kinds of needle guides,loopers,set screws,etc,shuttles,many bobbins,etc. I also have a device that came off a U.S.M. stitcher that is for sewing false welts.
All kinds of springs etc. i have a sewing machine manual written by the U.S.Army that tells you how to fix the machines shown and how to destroy them to keep the foe from getting them. {W.W.2}
I can be reached at 1-781-485-0511 or just leave a message.

Dear Paul,

Can you email me off forum about that USArmy manual?

Thanks!

Lisa

Hello Mr. P. Winthrop,

If any of that interesting lot of stuff is for a Landis #1 (like needle guide bushings!) I'd be very interested to chat with you about it. Please email me off list, if you would.
kate_triplett@yahoo.com

Thank you kindly for your time,

Kate
Kate's Custom Gunleather
Monroe, WA USA

I was ask to make a pair of Batman Begin boots for a customer. However, I am unable to find similar type of leather used in the original boots, a mesh looking leather where the holes or imprints are diamond shape. Does any body know were I can get this type of leather or something similar?

Thanks
Jim