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what is the proper name for a machine like this? boot patcher?

I cannot figure out how to get a picture on here. Here is an identical one to what i have http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Machine-Cobbler-Shoe-Repair-Machine-Dual-Cotton-Nylon-line-Sewing-Machine-/231589009408?hash=item35ebc7d800:g:KjIAAOSwBahVd7Bm From what you have said, I should probably get the size 69 polyester threads? To give you an idea of what I plan to use this use this for, I restore a lot of vintage wrestling shoes, mostly adidas. It is a good way for me to make some money while I am in college. I normally have to stitch the sole to the upper or some other minor spots on the uppers. Im tired of using a needle to stitch through leather so i got this machine. thanks for the help

I am new the machine world and have some beginner questions. I just got a hand crank cobbler machine and need to know what type of thread to use. it came with an almost mono-filament line which sews very nicely but i do not want to use it to repair suede shoes. I tried using my heavy duty thread which I use to hand stitch but it is too big and keeps fraying at the entry point. What type/brand of thread should I use? I am guessing some sort of synthetic thread but I want to make sure i uses something strong enough but also thin enough for my needle. The needle in my machine is an 18. I know it is probably looked down upon to get one, but I bought a chinese machine off ebay, I plan to use it for a short time before i move up to a singer. Any information will be helpful, Thanks, Tag