abababa Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Hi guys, So I started a shop about 11 months ago and from time to time I get requests for stitched leather soles... From my limited knowledge, one of these machines will cost about 10k? Is there an alternative cheaper machine? I currently bring these jobs to another repairer but I would like to do them myself if i can find a cost effective way... Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 from time to time will never pay for these machines keep using your trade stitcher. buying both machines id expect a lot of change from £10k carry on! kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubinshazi Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 If you can source a Junker & Ruh from germany in good working order you can do outsole stitch. The machune will cost you 300-450. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abababa Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Cheers for the replies... I know its only a couple of pairs at the minute but i reckon i could do more up-selling if i could do it in-house... At present it's a 20 mile round journey to get them done so I would normally steer any undecided customers away from stitching. I will check out this Junker & Ruh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 You can buy old machines for peanuts but expect many hours fiddling with them along with the understanding when an old machine breaks some engineering skill will be required put them right. I brought a blake for £100 twenty years ago and its done some serious work as I stitch on soles for a designer who sends me boxes of shoe! I also spent a fortune on an outsole stitcher from one of our sponsors and have never regretted that either. I also self taught myself to use both, so if you're not in a position to invest new yet. Dont put the investment off either the sooner you get something the sooner you build your reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abababa Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Hi Lee, Yea, I really just want to get something to get stuck in and get some practice. The shop is gradually getting busier so I want to try and offer the service in-house. I have come across a gritzner hand operated outsole stitcher for approx. 350 - 400. Does this sound like a decent deal? Or if there is anyone in N Ireland with any other options feel free to post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Best machine which you used to be able to pick up cheap was the Standard No. 7 shame standard won't do any parts for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Best machine which you used to be able to pick up cheap was the Standard No. 7 shame standard won't do any parts for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Best machine which you used to be able to pick up cheap was the Standard No. 7 shame standard won't do any parts for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abababa Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 lol... 3 posts in a row = a bottle of wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Stiff whiskey myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisorros Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Or a stutter.... kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 or a stiff stutter kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Best machine which you used to be able to pick up cheap was the Standard No. 7 shame standard won't do any parts for them. Do you mean the 'Victor 75' ? As there is no No 7 to my knowledge? If so, we do and always have sold consumable parts for the Victor Outsole machine. These do come up cheap on e-Bay from time to time but are usually knackered and need work to get them stitching properly. kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazzie27 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Hello Everyone, I put this advert on Ebay before I found this Web page. My father in law passed away this year and has let all this lovely history. I wondered if anyone would be interested. Please follow the Ebay link below http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172368487749?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 History in the making. We would love this to go to a good use for someone either in a museum or be used again in the cobbler trade. There are so many tools and machinery from my father in laws cobbler business he had in Manchester for many years. We have tried museum's without success but still live in hope. We would love them to go to a business who will use them. We are happy to have a one day if we get lots of interest. We would love to see his past tools and machinery move on to a new home that will be cherished long into the future. The location is Ashton Under Lyne All enquiries welcome. Please note, offers are welcome. Monies may well go to charity, but this is really for the brothers to decide. We do not want items to go to scrap but cherished well into the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 £2500 REALLY. Good luck with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 £2500 REALLY. Good luck with that. Phew, second that. even with one less 0 kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I struggled for years with a Pederson 309 grew to love it eventualy ? bought another one for parts stitching a commando stitch track was a religious experience . 3yrs ago I bought a proper standard 848 , paid 2000 well worth the money I recently bought an older 848 . my advice is avoid frobanas etc stick with a proper goodyear kobblers and Happy Dude 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwad Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Have got a K&B outsole stitcher for sale in good working order,still being used looking for £800 ovno contact Paul on 07730203005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbcas Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hi Paul where abouts are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hi Paul where abouts are you? Just been offered an outsole stitcher. Will send you details when I get them and if youre still looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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