Georgios6567 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hello m8's, Fairly new to the shoe repair biz. I'm a leather craftsman and once my dad had a stroke 3 years ago I have joined up with him. even moved back to my hometown in usa from Italy. My question is: I'm having problems stitching vibram soles 100 and 430 with this landis 12l my dad said he use to always do it before with no problem. I have been braking Barbour 6 cord and loose stitching when trying to stitch them on. Is there some setting I'm doing wrong? Is 6 cord too thick for this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm not familiar with your machine. But if possible reduce pressure foot tension and increase the length of the stitch, also give the sole a wipe with one of those silicone sponge jobbies, works for me on a Victor. I just take one spring off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Argy is along the right lines, the Landis is very similar to our Goodyear machines. I would first try wiping the edge of the sole where the presser foot sits with some lubricant like washing up liquid or spray. Some outsoles also have a presser foot height adjuster, if you have one then try adjusting the foot a little higher. Most times though the lubricant trick works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I love it when the machinery powers that be sort of agree.. Makes all my years in the trade worth while.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Sometimes..... Its just not as easy to reduce the tension on Goodyears but very easy to adjust height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgios6567 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 A big thank you for all your help! Going try all the suggested methods. I'm willing to bet it's the stitch length. You guys rock! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Sometimes..... Its just not as easy to reduce the tension on Goodyears but very easy to adjust height I concur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 When I sew rubber I use a silicone spray on the soles and welts works wonders!.. just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen wilshaw Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 seen this string and was wondering, I have seen this machine K12 for sale on e bay and was wondering i parts are still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 8 minutes ago, stephen wilshaw said: seen this string and was wondering, I have seen this machine K12 for sale on e bay and was wondering i parts are still available. Yes (from USA) although very expensive as are most outsole parts now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Franky Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 OH the Landis 12 , My nemisis . Landis machines get me so angry . They stitch perfect for one shoe and totally screw up the next . If i could pick it up i would have thrown it out the shop window years ago . Screw you Landis and curse upon your descendants . Bren 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen wilshaw Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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