gordonl

I have been also thinking that selling is the best option. I think that if I were to get it actually running it may be easier to sell. But I am struggling to make a table that is strong enough and does not cost a ton. This thing weighs 200+ lbs and the center of weight is near the bobbin winder, so way out from the base bolts.

AIZilla, i have been pondering the reverse issue. would be nice to have a closer lever. been thinking about some extension. And, i will look for that thread. I have been a bit worried what I have may not be fine enough. we will see.

So, I just got a very used ga-2688l that I am restoring. ( I posted a couple of photos on another post). It was such a good deal that I could not turn it down, despite it being a lot more than I need. My goal is to sew some leather cushions for a chair. Probably will get more into leatherwork as my research has created a lot of interest. this forum is fantastic! The machie say it takes DYx3 size 26 needles. ( I have about 10 round tip) Those needles are pretty big and I think I would like to use smaller needles, but am having trouble with the nomenclature of needles. I would like to be able to sew thread tex 92, 137, and 207, and would like a LL or LR needle. I am having trouble finding DYx3 needles that match those thread sizes and needle tip type. Are DYx3, 794, 7x3, and DYx2 all equivalent? Or are they different? I really don't want to have to get into changing the timing of the machine to change a needle. Any thoughts? Thanks Gordon

So, I think I bit off a bit more than I needed to. I had been looking at Facebook Marketplace for a couple of months wanting a 206RB or similar. After missing a couple of good deals, I jumped on a deal that may have been a mistake. A Highlead GA-2688L came up for sale. Prior use was in a Nabisco cookie factory sewing conveyor belts. I got it (head only) for $400. I am still not sure this was a great purchase, but here we are. I used a bunch of degreaser and even had to powerwash it. I am sure I am going to get roasted for that, but it was a mess on the outside and in. Attached are some photos. I still need to make a table, get a motor and get it running. So a bit on an ongoing project. My initial goal is to sew leather cushion covers for a chair I am making. I know this is huge overkill, but I am assuming it will work.