nmlvaio101 Report post Posted April 13, 2013 I know this isn't leather but I am changing my interest into doing military quality work (aviation knee boards, bags, pouches, molle gear and such) and making nylon webbing equipment for dog in a upcoming non profit organization that I am trying to form. I am not new to the sewing concept ideas, but I am new at buying something bigger than your typical store bought machines. I attach three images to give a small idea on what I like to do. I have no clue how to compair machines but generally a good to great machine that could do straight, reverse, adjustable stitches (where you can embed the needle and turn the material to create a uniform stitch), maybe one that could zig zag (mainly the kind that secure molle webbing for pouches), and maybe one that could attach for doing bias binder stitches. I am just looking for guidance on a sewing or a better suitable forums. If anyone know good links or companies that sells military grade materials, snaps, and things. Thanks for taking the time to help a newbie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottaknow Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Our company produces tactical gear for the DOD as well as private companies. The majority of the machines we use are Juki 5410's. They are a needle feed clone of the sturdy Singer 211 series. We sew heavy webbing without walking feet, but do use an automatic bartack machine for reinforcing. Both of the items in your pics could be easily sewn on the Juki 5410. If you want to spend less, there are a lot of Singer 211's out there. Most have been surplused from factories that have closed. We have about 50 of them. Easy to use and easy to maintain. They are real workhorses. The old model is the Singer 111 series. They are from the 50's. We still use the double needle version, the 112. They go forever. As for supplies, there are a lot of places online to purchase the items you need. If you get a resale permit and register your business, it will open more sources at better prices. We purchase from many sources, but usually the companies we deal with have minimum order quantities, usually more than 500. Google around the net, you'll find lots of sources. If you need something specific, let me know and perhaps I can source it for you. Have fun! Regards, Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nmlvaio101 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 Thank you for some guidance. I am still overwhelm buy all these choices out their. I am still window shopping and still trying to learn as much as I can and to make things more interesting is that I am moving to Germany soon. So, with different machines over their and their European power requirements is making things odd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
