Freddy261

Thanks for the pulley link - when my new motor arrives, I'll see how it performs. If I need to slow it down/increase torque then this link will be extremely helpful.

Thank you. I have placed an order for this motor - good reviews and your experience with it was the deal maker :-)

Good morning Wiz. Thank you for the information, very helpful! Unfortunately, I am struggling to find a suitable motor - I don't want something quick, just with more torque and modern (safe) wiring. The closest I have come is a unit from the YDK brand, like this: https://coulingsewingmachines.co.uk/sewing-machine-motor-foot-control-kit-ydk-with-belt-and-bracket/ I have looked at some Chinese options from AliExpress and Temu but am unclear which ones are suitable. Finances are tight, so keeping the costs down is paramount.

Many thanks for the info and tips regarding feet. I am in the process of sewing a bag for my daughter from 2mm chrome leather and am already thinking that the motor is struggling; I have replaced the old, slightly saggy, belt for a minor improvement. Is there a slightly 'beefier' motor available as a straight bolt on?

Thank you. Leather needles are on order.

Hello folks, I'm a newbie to leather work and have made a handful of hand-stitched items. However, I quite fancied machine sewing. I have recently bought an old Singer; I think it is a 15k, but I'm not sure which variant or whether it is suitable for leather. I won't be sewing anything heavy yet, just up to 2mm leather - probably chrome tanned. Do you know how to find the version of the machine I have? Many thanks!