Wayne E

Yes, I need to update the post. The machine has been sold. A local buyer purchased it. Thanks for the interest!

A sale is pending for this machine.

I've realized that I can't go back and edit my original post. However, for clarification, I wanted to indicate that my asking price of $600 does not include shipping. When I listed the price out, I simply implied that the freight charge when buying a new machine and added to the cost of a new machine, would make my asking price about 1/2 or under 1/2 of the current total cost to get this machine ordered and shipped to one's location. Sorry for any confustion that may have been created. Additionally, I do have the capability of accepting PayPal as a payment. I don't necessarily agree with their fees as I'm not a business owner and I don't build the cost of running a business into my prices. However, something can be worked out and the user community here is great, so I'm flexible. I'll also work on the price a bit, if need be. Possibly, cover some of the fuel costs if someone were to drive to my location to pick this machine up, etc. Thank you,

I didn't have images of the machine when I made the initial post for this machine. However, I now have pictures which are of the actual machine that I'm selling.

I have a Neel's Saddlery Model 5 sewing machine for sale. This machine was purchased from the original owner a few months back. However, I've realized that I've decided to change some directions in the hobbies I'm holding onto. The machine is in very good condition - and, of course, is built like a tank. Along with the machine is plenty of spare bobbins, approximately 20 (size 22, I believe) needles along with 2 large industrial size spools of #138 thread (one is black, one is sand color.) The machine is located west of the Washington DC area in Northern Virginia. This machine does not have the reverse feature, but is strictly a forward operating sewing machine and it does feature a servo motor for precise speed control. Please let me know if you have any questions, etc. Price: $600.00. --- This price is still under 1/2 of what a new machine would run with the freight costs involved. Thank you,

Wizcrafts, That's what I like about your responses - you're to the point as to what a machine will or will not be capable of. This, in effect, saves many of us lots of money as we don't have to mess around with wasting our time or funds on something that just may not be up to the task at hand.

Doug, I currently have the head removed from my table top of my Singer table. I'll take a picture tonight and post it to give you an idea of the hole layout. This might ensure we're all on the same page when discussing your top. I hear you regarding making a new top ... not always the most fun. However, the Pfaff 463 that I bought has a warped top. I need to make a new top for that machine and, fortunately, I have enough leftover faux granite laminate to use to make it look like the prince of table tops. I love working with wood tools, but that mess that gets created in my garage from all the sawdust is not my favorite part of cleaning up when all is said and done.

From my readings, I have encountered a few various table sizes that come with the standard "K" legs. Usually, you'll see tables that are made to fit Juki machines and then another that would fit a Consew along with a few other brands. I'm not sure if you could find one that fits a Singer 31-15 nowadays. I suspect that what you might see is just tables that fit newer machines. Plus, the new tops seem to all be made of particle board with some form of laminate on the surface. The original table for the 31-15, I believe, was made out strips of solid hardwood that were glued together and then stained and or varnished. Or, at least the top for my 31-15 is that way. Plus, the mounting for the motor could be slightly different with the newer servo motor as opposed to the older (I'm assuming G.E. motor). I wish I could trace a template of all the hole openings of my table top as I feel that this is probably what you need to get yourself properly situated.

Greetings! I'm new year, so I guess you could call this my Innaugural post. My interest lies in basically sewing garment leather or variants of it in the PVC vinyl format - due to the larger assortment of patterns, colors and flexibility on how much one needs to buy. The past 3 months, have been a "buying binge" as I've been working on the process of buying up machines based on research. Well, the research I've performed has sort of provided me with a mixed bag of results. I initially had 3 portable machines at one time - of which, they all hand claims that they could sew leather. Essentially, that really wasn't the case because I experienced issues in one form or another even on the lightest leather or vinyl along with using Teflon presser feet. Needless to say, I sold off those 3 machines without losing any money in the process. I then started to look into industrial machines for what I needed to do. I do realize just because something is industrial or heavy duty doesn't mean that it's cut out to work with leather all the time. The first machine I picked up was a Pfaff 463 with a nearly new Consew 1/2 HP clutch motor. The machine head needs a few accessories to get replaced and I'll have to rebuild the table top because the current top is a bit warped (particle board and 70 Lb. machine heads) don't work too well together). However, I ironically only paid $50 for the complete unit - "K" legs and all. I'm going to renovate this machine and then sell it off - unless I develop some true love affair with it. My second machine purchased less than a week after the first was a Singer 31-15. It has the clutch motor, a solid wood top - made out of strips of wood, but is thick and heavy. The motor works great. The head itself is painted the industrial grey and most of the decals have rubbed off. This machine will get renovated and I'll probably also put it up for sale, too. I actually didn't buy this machine, but I did get it free off of Craigslist. The owners were seeking to give it away. I responded and rather than groveling for the machine, I kindly stated that in exchange for the machine, I would make a donation to their favorite charity. Apparently, my e-mail caught their attention as they called me and indicated they'd like for me to be the one to have their machine. I'll refinish this machine, then I'm not exactly sure where I'll put it to use. My third machine was purchased the day following the Singer 31-15. I had been in e-mail communications with the seller, who was a lady that was selling off the equipment from her bridal gown business. The machine was a Brother DB2-####-###. It features a clutch motor, a good table top and I paid $200 for the beast. It's the machine that I'm currently using to sew my vinyl and lightweight leather with ... and, it's working like a dream. The only issue / complaint that I have to make is the speed. I'll either need to look for a speed reducer or go with a servo motor - of which, I think the servo might be my best choice for speed control. Finally, this takes me to my 4th machine. I'll be picking it up this coming weekend. This machine is a real leather sewing machine and is the Tech-Sew GA5-1 - which also is sold under other brand names to include Cowboy, etc. I don't believe this machine has a servo motor, but I do think it has the speed reducer pulley system in place. I don't believe the machine is much more than a year old. The owner ran into an issue where the timing is currently out of whack. So, it will be my job to get that situated so the machine will work properly. I won't indicate the price that I'll pay for this machine because I think some of you guys might come after me with a machete. More to follow in due time.