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Singer: need help finding out what this machines is

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Singer

W251394

112W115

those are the two numbers on it, it's a Singer machine and in good shape what is it worth what can it do please help thanks

Josh

Art I would enjoy some input from you.

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Hey Josh, the machine is a 2 needle compound feed machine. It was, for a long time, the best that there was. They can still be rebuilt and last a lifetime. Hope this helps. Steve

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That's great stuff but can it sew leather and what kind.

Josh

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It should handle 8-10 oz thickness of leather.

They are used alot for belts,dog collars & etc.

Guage parts are cheap too if you want to change the distance between needles.

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Can you use it with just one needle?

And is this just a crazy fast machine or can the speed be controlled.

Thanks Josh

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Sewing speed is a direct result of the motor on the machine. You should be able to fit it with one of the DC servo motors and a reducer. If you don't want to go that far yet, you can somewhat reduce the speed by putting a smaller pulley on the motor shaft, and a larger one on the head. It works just like gear ratios in a transmission.

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So the last question is, can I use just one neddle on this unit.

And is a working one of these worth $290

thanks

Josh

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yes,you can use a single needle if needed but the foot will be wide unless you buy one & grind it,is it sews ok it should be worth $290.00

If you want to slow it down.We now have a DC servo motor w/a built in reducer that mounts on the standard 3-holes as any other motor for less tha buying the two seperate & it's alot easier to install.

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