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Thankyou Wow! you realy know your stuff. i have been looking for machines with the criteria you sugested. could you please tell me what your thoughts are on the Ferdco pro 1010. Heidi

Hello Thankyou for your replys. i make ladies handbags simlar to the onces you may find in a department store. I will try to post a picture. I will be sewing no thicker than 1/4 -3/8" . i will not be making saddle bags or any item of that thickness. I intained to use this machine 4-6hrs a day. I did take the 2nd advice and looked on craigs list, but no machines in my area as yet. thanks Heidi

Hello all! iam new to to the forum and new to leather work, And I need some sound advice on the best machine for my application. I design and make bags. i am considering puchasing a machine that will sew at max 3/8" leather. i have read other threads,and have found sevral machines that look like they would get the job done. I would like a machine that will last long term and has a reasonable price tag for a budget consious newbi. Sailrite LS-I w/ monster II balance wheel $825.00 Ferdco pro 84LB = $1195.00. Consew 206RB-5 = $1298.00. Tacsew 111W-155 W/ STAND. $998.00 Please let me know your thoughts on the above machines, and or any other that would be suitable. Thank you in advance Heidi Staples.