Razz Report post Posted January 9, 2011 Somebody has this machine for sale for $150......does anibody know if it's any good for sewing leather. Here are 2 pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickybobby Report post Posted January 9, 2011 Buy it!!! Buy it!!!! Buy it !!!!! Or tell me how I can!!! This is a special type "long arm" type machine also known as a "patcher". Used by shoe/boot makers and repair it can reach into places that other sewing machines cannot because of the thin long arm and 360 degree sewing ability (can sew in a circle) that other machines cannot do. It is also good for sewing patches on jackets, zippers in jackets, purses ect. there are 100's of uses. We use our everyday in our shop. It does not sew real heavy leather and is difficult to sew a straight line with out a lot of practice. You will also need other machines for projects but if you are doing alot of other repairs/projects this machine will be handy. Good luck, don't let it get away but do check with some of the sewing machine pro's here (LW.net) and make sure the needles are available! Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyc1 Report post Posted January 9, 2011 There are two different machines here! Tony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) The Allbook & Ashfield Success IS a FUR sewing machine. Fur machines have a pair of round cups that squeeze two pieces of fur together and feed it past a needle that moves horizontally between the top of the layers. That machine is only made to sew pieces of fur together; nothing else. Here is a video of one of these machines in use. The long arm machine on the iron stand is a Singer long arm shoe patcher. It is used to repair boots, shoes, zippers ,etc, and to sew patches or emblems onto garments. It is probably limited to sewing no more than 1/4" of material and is entirely fed by teeth on the bottom of the pressor foot. Patchers have two sizes of bobbin available: tiny and small. That machine will use one OR the other, but not both. Thread is limited to #138 maximum, but most shoe shops use #69 bonded nylon thread in their patchers. They use needle system 29x3 (round) and 29x4 (chisel/leather point). The fur machine is of no value unless you intend to repair fur coats, or fur linings. The patcher is worth between $500 to $750, depending on its condition. I doubt very much that the patcher is selling for $150. That price is most likely for the fur machine. Edited January 9, 2011 by Wizcrafts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razz Report post Posted January 10, 2011 Pnoned first thing this morning......but somebody got there first Y'a snooze Y'a looze! And your right Tony 2 diff. machine...but those were the pics in the ad, din't really notice in the rush. Anyways, thanks for the reponses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razz Report post Posted January 10, 2011 The Allbook & Ashfield Success IS a FUR sewing machine. Fur machines have a pair of round cups that squeeze two pieces of fur together and feed it past a needle that moves horizontally between the top of the layers. That machine is only made to sew pieces of fur together; nothing else. Here is a video of one of these machines in use. The long arm machine on the iron stand is a Singer long arm shoe patcher. It is used to repair boots, shoes, zippers ,etc, and to sew patches or emblems onto garments. It is probably limited to sewing no more than 1/4" of material and is entirely fed by teeth on the bottom of the pressor foot. Patchers have two sizes of bobbin available: tiny and small. That machine will use one OR the other, but not both. Thread is limited to #138 maximum, but most shoe shops use #69 bonded nylon thread in their patchers. They use needle system 29x3 (round) and 29x4 (chisel/leather point). The fur machine is of no value unless you intend to repair fur coats, or fur linings. The patcher is worth between $500 to $750, depending on its condition. I doubt very much that the patcher is selling for $150. That price is most likely for the fur machine. Thanks, could not have asked for better info..... will file this away for future reference. Thanks again Wizcraft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stropping Report post Posted January 13, 2015 There are two different machines here! Tony. sorry for coming in here I own these two machines my self and the fur machine goes any where between £200.-£600. depends if it contains the motor here in the UK England .is there a service manual for the Allbook & Hasfield that could be purchace or info how to set the timing on this machine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
