maleman

Thanks guys. Thats great. I'm sure I can handle that. Been awhile since I rebuilt much. I love to rebuild old machines. They work good and last a lifetime. Its what made this country great.......

Now that is nice Floyd. When you say "went through it" what exactly do you mean. Any new parts like bearing, wicks, if it has them etc.....and at what cost and where did you get the parts. Reg

Hi Floyd. I was a machines for a few years thanks for all the info Eric. Actually both of the singers i am looking at have reverse and both are needle feed. Both are set up in tables. The durkopp and 112 are in not too good looking shape but the 212 has been used recently to make tarps of some sort and looks pretty clean

Dose anyone have any info on a Durkopp 380. I have a chance to pick one up but can't seem to find any info, manual, repair manual, parts etc......

Hi Guys. This is my first post so I get to introduce myself.. For a lot of years I worked as a mirror man in Fla mirroring yachts The BIG expensive one....Barbara Mandrel, Fram oil filters, Rothschild's. Then I went to college at 39 and became a machinist and worked for Rockwell eng. First few yrs on machines making gears then moved into QC. Quit that Built a woodworking shop remodeled an 1891 two story house for about 5 yrs. Now I work at a hospital as an anesthesia tech and in the process of designing work shirts.

Good day gents. I am getting ready to buy a machine. It isn't for leather but it will be used for heavy multi layered denim. first is a durkopp 380 split bar. the other two are singers. 212 and a 112. I don't mean to horn in on your forum but sometimes you get information where you can. I have however been lurking on here and I must say I have seen some beautiful work. It amazes me how you guys can do what you do. My uncle and grandfather use to make purses and hand stitched them. I will be watching if its ok since I would like to try my hand later. At present I am starting a work shirt design for Bass Pro. Thanks lots for any info. I would really like some on the durkopp since I find very little to none, I could really use that split bar for corners.