The  Campbell Lockstitch Sewing Machine

Made in the USA since 1882

Designed in the 1880′s, this machine revolutionized the industry and established the standard for other leather machines to follow.

It was the first needle and awl machine successfully produced, and now over 120 years later, the Campbell is still known as the best heavy leather stitcher built.

This reputation has been grown through years of outstanding quality and dependable service.

The Campbell is the workhorse of the largest manufactures and the smallest custom shops.

The machine is known for its tight, uniform stitch on both the top and bottom of the material.

It has been the choice of the world’s finest saddle, harness, and holster makers for over 100 years.

As a machine that was designed for leather, the Campbell succeeds where other machines fail.

Through thick and thin, over layers and up inclines, it continues to maintain a uniform stitch due to the simple, square-feed awl design.

What is a Needle & Awl Machine?

The Campbell is a needle and awl machine designed for leather. The awl is

set in the head of the machine and the needle mechanism in the base. The awl

punches a hole through the leather as it descends, then the awl feeds the

leather forward. A barbed needle raises and pulls the thread through for the

lock, as the awl again descends for another stitch. This process assures

uniform feeding and stitching, without the flex and needle breakage inherent

in needle feed machines. This produces the best quality stitch for leather

goods; however it is not recommended for nylon webbing.

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