mototech7 Report post Posted January 17, 2013 Guy out in La Grange has this machine he is selling. I need something to do belt edges, wallets and hopefully bags and everything short of saddles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tnawrot2 Report post Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) Is this in the Stillwater craiglist for $1,100.00 it was $995.00, the following is from ferdco website. Ferdco Pro 440 "Baby Bull" The Pro 440 is a Medium Weight Tack Stitcher $995.00 Complete with Table, Stand, Speedreducer & New 110V DC Servo Motor Reliability and Affordability Specifications: Model - 440 Style - Cylinder Arm 1/2 in of presser foot lift Sews up to 1/2 inch of leather or material. Feed System (bottom feed) Forward Stitching 11 & 1/2 inches of work space High Lift for sewing bulky materials Uses Thread Sizes, 99, 138, 207, 277, 346, 415 Needle System is a 328R for material or a 328LR, D or S for leather. uses needle sizes from #160 to #250 Oscillating shuttle - Barrel style bobbin Speed - up to 800 stitches per minute Attachment Package. Includes - left toe presser foot, right toe presser foot, roller guide assembly & 2 spools of thread. Deluxe Package includes all the above just mentioned attachments and the Wooden Flatbed Attachment. The Pro 440 is not equipped with the reverse stitching mechanism. The Pro 440 is designed for the leather industry to be used as a medium weight leather sewing machine, primarily as a tack sewing machine. The Pro 440 has a bottom feed for the feeding mechanism. This means the feed dog under the throat plate is the device that feeds the material. Although the Pro 440R is not a walking foot machine it still has the ability to sew those heavier projects. The Pro 440 is perfect for sewing or repairing leather bridles, halters, breast collars and most saddle work. We do not recommend this machine as the best machine for sewing saddle skirts but there are customers that do sew saddle skirts with this machine. they were $995.00 Edited January 17, 2013 by tnawrot2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mototech7 Report post Posted January 18, 2013 No he had it on his facebook page but Im not sure if it will do what i need. I have never used a leather sewing machine, I hand stitch everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Nelson Report post Posted January 19, 2013 It will sew 1/2" +-, , it is a drop feed machine and will mark the bottom of your work. If I were mainly sewing wallets and belts, I would get a table walking foot machine. If I were doing more holsters , tack and saddle repair, I would get something like the Cobra Class 3 or 4.. However, the machine in the pics looks good. Depends on the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piddler Report post Posted January 20, 2013 Buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noeesp Report post Posted February 12, 2013 I have been looking for a machine as well. If you don't decide to buy it, I would be interested. I am in Houston. If you don't mind passing on the lead, if you decide you don't want it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
