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  7. Posted · Edited by Daniel G · Report reply

    Nice pick up! Enjoy!

    I've also picked one up recently. I added a servo(not as good as my SewPRo 500GR), roller foot, and I'm all in at 225.00. Like you, I'm coming from using a walking foot for the last few years and getting used to the roller foot. 

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    1 hour ago, Wizcrafts said:

    That is the presser foot pressure screw. Remove it, then loosen the screw or screws that secure the presser foot raising block to the bar, raise the bar until the unfolded foot sits flat against the feed dog, then tighten the screw and reinstall the spring.

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    Got it! You guys rock!

    Wiz, Constabulary, and Ken Nelson

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    20 hours ago, Hockeymender said:

    As an update to this, I purchased one of these from Robin Industries. I wired the $ to them on a Friday and I received an email from them Tuesday morning stating they had received the funds. I had the machine in my shop 12 days after sending the money. 

    It was a rough as a cob, and it took quite a bit of work to polish, smooth and adjust. All that done, the machine sews surprisingly well. I've tried several materials and thread sizes in it and it does well with all. 

    I would not hesitate to deal with Robin Industries again. If you choose to get one of these machines just be ready to do quite a bit of work to get it "into good shape". 

    Good to hear! I plan on picking one up as soon as my budget allows. 

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    54 minutes ago, dikman said:

    A bit strange that they don't accept credit cards or Paypal, probably the two most common methods of payment on the 'net. They would be doing themselves out of a bit of business, I reckon. Pity, as it looks like it might go through holster thickness!

     

    It looks like a bigger/heftier version of mine (mine takes domestic-type needles and the bobbin is pretty small so not much good for heavier thread).

    A friend(online) of mine that does custom work out of Pakistan only accepts Western Union as well. I never bother to ask him why until now. 

    1 hour ago, Hockeymender said:

    Within the last two days. They don't accept credit cards or Paypal, at least not from North America. 

    Darn. 

    Edit: I just found robinindustry on ebay. Seems like they have solid feedback. Gonna see how much this thing cost and take it from there. 

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    5 hours ago, Hockeymender said:

    I have been in contact with this company (Robin Industries) re one of their machines, the RC-32-4A. They stated the only method of payment they accept is a wire transfer. Did a little research on that payment method  and discovered quite a few horror stories about people that have wired money to China. The funds are sent only to have them disappear and they never did receive what they were attempting to purchase. I am not stating that Robin industries have been involved in any of this, but after reading about these issues I would rather not take the chance.  I asked if there were any "dealers" for their machines, to which they responded "no dealers for this machine". Too bad, would have really liked to get that machine and make a project out of setting it up for my purposes. From the above video, they seem to do a rather nice job.

    Thanks for your help Uwe

    I understand your concern. How long ago did you contact them? I see a PayPal banner on the bottom of their page, I went ahead and sent an email for pricing and to see if they accept PayPal. 

  14. Posted · Edited by Daniel G · Report reply

    Thanks again for all the replies.

    The seller went ahead and posted a video on youtube. It looks like it'll work well. I'm still communicating through email. I want to find out if the stitch length is adjustable and what size thread it can handle. 

    I'm not sure how to embed videos here? 

    http://<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wVr4X93Khr8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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    Thank you to everyone for taking the time to reply. I appreciate your help.

    There are a couple of hand crank machines designed for this but I do not think that anyone in the USA has them


    Are you referring to one of these? I just found this and the head looks somewhat similar to the global machine. I'm going to send an email to the distributor and ask.

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    Shoemaking is bit of a specialty application and shoe manufacturing uses lots of expensive specialty machinery.

    Exactly how much are those cool SM-7555 machines? I've looked at them before and I'm fascinated by how they work. Not sure what your threshold for ridiculously expensive really is.

    The thing is, if you're going make a bunch of shoes, that kind of machine (SM-7555) is probably exactly what you need, you just need more time to accept that and save up the money for it.

    If you're only make a dozen shoes or so, hand stitch them and charge twice as much.

    Many cylinder arm machines could do the back half of the shoe, it's the front half that'll cost you an extra few grand and very few machines can do that.

    For potentially cheaper vintage options, look at shoe repair machines like the McKay stitchers or potentially some Puritan single needle post stitchers. Those machines are designed to sew shoes along the inside edges. The weigh a ton, almost literally, but can be bought used for a few grand. They look like a real pain to use. Needles and awls are also expensive at around $8 per needle or awl:


    I was told over $20,000 for the global machine. Too much coin for this hobbyist. :)

    I thought about a cylinder arm for doing the back half as well. Might be worth it if it chops the time in half.

    I was going to mention the McKay machines, but, after watching a few videos, realized that they are not really meant for sewing sidewalls. McKays are chainstitch machines and rely upon overlaid insoles to hide the thread chains. If a member owns a McKay, perhaps they will chime in and tell us if the machine can sew sidewalls on sneakers.


    Don't think the Mckay machine would work either. I could be wrong. Hopefully more users could chime in.

  18. Posted · Edited by Daniel G · Report reply

    I was browsing youtube and ran across this device. Wondering if anyone has experience with it? It's not as pretty as the Schärf-Fix 2000, but looks like it gets the job done.

    I'm not sure how to embed videos on this forum, so I'll just leave the link for now.

    https://youtu.be/ai21-SxZ2Ow

    http://www.leathercraftpattern.com/Leather-skiver-splitter-thinner

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    Great price for this machine - if I were on your side of the pond I´d buy it in a heartbeat. I paid more for restoration parts for my 29K71.

    Thanks for your feedback.

    Hi Daniel G.,

    Certainly seems like a good price. Would you pack and ship it to Indiana? I would pay the charges of course.

    What type of TLC does it need?

    Thanks for your interest, but the machine was sold locally.

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    Thank-you! I have a Juki DSU-145 cylinder machine with just a left toe. But with all the practice I've had....I can do them on any machine now. Lol But it is easier at time on Juki.

    Actually my Juki is going on craigslist and on for sale section of forum.

    Thanks for the info. I think I'm going to try to shave the front of the center foot on my Consew 206, so I can get a better view of the needle positioning. Going to ask in the sewing section if anyone has done this.

    Good luck with the sale.

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    Hi Folks in NYC, I am selling my Weaver Mighty Wonder 4 Ton Hand Clicker (local pickup only).

    I purchased this beauty a little over a year ago and she is in great working order. i am moving over seas and would rather sell that put in to storage.

    Please hit me up if you are in the New York area and would like to come check her out.

    Price?

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