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I was recently bequeathed with a Viking 6000. It's stood up to many years of service for my Mom. It has the 'low gear' function, and I've got some Smetz needles for it ( size 110). Which thread size should I be looking to use, and what's the thickest leather I should attempt to sew with this set up. It's really nothing more than a home machine from back in the days when things were made to last, and I have no illusions about sewing armor bends with it. But I do appreciate some input as to what I should expect from it. My current needs are the occasional holster, cell phone cases, perhaps a wallet here and there.

Thanks to all,

Mike

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Mike,

My first sewing machine was a 6000 series Viking. I still have the machine.This is a pretty robust little machine. I've used mine for practice stitching 2-3 oz leather on my western boot tops until I purchased a Singer 31-15 and a Artisan Toro 3000 for my medium to heavy stitching. Ive also used my Viking to stitch lining onto a 4-5oz. wallet back.

I've used up to a size 18 leather needle and size 69 thread. Anything heavier is really putting alot of stress on this type of machine. These are home machines designed for home type sewing. I took a sewing machine tech. class last year and can adjust and repair my own machines. (Saves Money!) Most of your modern day sewing machine repair shops do not encourage folks to have these older machines repaired. The shops prefer to sell you a new machine. Viking parts are also pretty expensive. IMO stitching holsters with 6-7 Oz. vegetable tan or heavier is placing way to much stress on these types of machines. Keep your machine cleaned and lubed and you may be able to pass the machine down to another famly mamber.

Randy

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