CowboyBob

I doubt if they will ever get that much for it either,we usually sell that model for $1,00.00 less than they want. Bob

The Highlead feet are them sam,the mounting on the Seiko is totally different than the 441's. Also if you go to look at it push & pull on the needlebar & see how much play it has,they used to wear & get loose causing inconsistant stitch lengths. Bob

I don't want to rain on your parade but you really should try to buy a 441 Juki or clone. I wouldn't recommend buying this machine to my knowledge there won't be any feet for it,it's to bad they didn't make this machine so the 441 feet would fit but maybe they had to make them different.The standard feet are rather wide so you'll have to grind one down if you need a narrower one,I've ordered them before & I think there around $50.00 US. Bob

That's probably a good idea to wait,it's pretty hard to get the marks out sometimes. Bob

FWIW,the leather needle is a 16x2 Bob

Sandy, I forgot were you live,1/2"=13mm. This machine has a hopping foot that lifts up & travles foward as the needle goes in the leather,as you sew thicker you need to turn the screw in the front in more so it will clear the leather,the problem is the thicker you sew & more lift you need the foot can hit the bottom of the needlebar unless you put in a longer needle. Take your 16mm of leather along & try it out. Bob

Jennifer, You need to scroll down to the 2nd page of this forum & see what is said about the Ferdco 440 (same machine as your GA-5) Bob

I'm almost certain those will only sew to 1/2" Bob

Look Here:http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=3932

Jim, You didn't mention the make or model,but get the walking foot for canvas otherwise you'll be wondering why the bottom layer is shorter than the top after a long seam. Bob

So it's a 143w1 here's a manual for it http://parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/143W1.pdf Bob

Greg,esp if the sail is still on the boat? Trox,I questioned that model# too,but the 145's I've seen all have 3)# after the wlike 101,204,305 never seen a single # Sometimes people also switch the tags too!So w/o a pic it'll be hard to help him. Bob

I've never seen a Pfaff 335 setup like that either.I did just get some Singers in that look very similar & Singer says they are for "horse boots & other concave or convex articles" Thay have a topfeed only. Bob

The Champion might do it as long as it still has the correct throat plate on it with the channel cutter on it.Years ago when we worked on these we always took em off because we were selling them as harness machines. Parts are real hard to find for these. Bob

It's to bad you can't post a pic cuz I'd sure like to see it.I know what a 145w101 is a double needle & heve seen alot of them but I've never seen a 145w with zig-zag. Bob

It doesn't have a walking foot,it's for tailors,drapes,slip covers.This machine is in the same family as the Singer's 241 & 281.It might be ok for chaps BUT they usually have a high speed motor on them so you'd have to change that. Bob

Steve, Twinoaks explained it & this is how we always used to setup a 97 years ago since it makes the belt have more contact with the pulley it won't slip as easy. Bob

The leather belt will grip better when crossed too! Bob

I usually try to take the easy way out & if you cross the belt going to the head this will let your reverse rotation motor run the right way,You might have to buy a longer belt or splice it.They grip better when crossed too. Bob

Great Video, He sure makes it look easy. Bob

The Pearsons are great machines that will sew a real nice looking stitch & will sew pretty thick leather.Does he have the treadle stand for it? That Necchi looks alot like your other machine you just bought so maybe pass on it & save your $$ for Pearson parts,in case it neds them. Bob

You might try making sure the needle is as close the the shuttle as it can be without hitting.The adjustment for this is the screw above the screw that holds the needle in,loosen this & you can push the needle holder left or right as needed. Also do you have enough foot pressure to hold the material down the your sewing? Bob

The Adler & the single needle Pfaff would work the best for you as they have walking feet & you can get cording feet for them.You can't get one for the double needle & it is only needle feed & won't do the job as good as a walking foot. Bob

Sandy, Get that Pearson as soon as you can,they are worth at least 2000 euros over here. Have any pics of the Necchi? Bob

Mick,here's an old post about the repar manuals http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=22758