CowboyBob

The needle size is determined by the thread size?That's why we have the chart. http://www.tolindsewmach.com/thread-chart.html

Singer made these numbers up years ago to ID the different points like the longer 135x17 (round point) chnges to 135x16 for a leather point. THEN to confuse the issue even more there is different types of point like right twist,left twist,narrow wedge & the one most people like to use in this type is diamond point it will make the best looking stitch.The twist points will give you a stitch the looks zig-zag & diamond point runs in a straight line. HTH Bob

x5= round point,x8= leather point Bob

The leather point needle is 135x8 & if you can't find them in your area we have them in stock any size you might need. Bob

You can't beat the price,but as James knows it won't be quite heavy enough for the tack,you should handle the belts ok. At least we have the parts in stock for it. Let me know if you have any questions about it. Bob

Kevin, Here's a list of everything w/prices & pics that's available,(it's on our website) http://www.tolindsewmach.com/cb-acc-pack.html Bob

I'm glad to hear you got it going. Bob

Lift up the end plate over the needle bar & you'll see the screw that holds it,loosen & drop it down 1/8"

You might try to hold the needle down about 1/8",tighten the screw & see what happens,this will let you know if the needlebar got pushed up.

Try to tighten your foot pressure alittle more. Bob

Chris, Sounds like he must be having a bad day.I'll be glad to help you. Give me a call. Bob

Hello, The material they used was cork & if you want to give me the inside & outside dimensions we might have a new disc in stock. Bob

Thanks for that. Did that go on in place of the feed dog, or was it a separate part? I'm guessing it went on with the slot perpendicular to the needle travel? YES The 97's came with one,they were only a needlefeed machine w/a jump foot & they had different sizes too.It mounted different on the 97 but the same principle,the biggest difference is the feed on the 97 just went front to back & the 441 also goes up & down so there's not alot of room for error when making one for a 441. The machines Ferdco put these on had a jump foot(where the needle only is feeding)& the foot lifts,the 441's have the center foot that goes back(and help pull) with the needle & I really doubt if there would be much benefit in using it. Bob

Lightweight zig-zag or straight stitch,can use up to #92 thread,sews 1/4" or alittle more.Parts are still available for it & we have alot of the common items in stock. Bob

I knew I had a pic of the guide on a 97-10 it just took me a while to find it. Bob

I'M pretty sure this model has auto-oil if so keep looking. Bob

Lo varato sale caro. (The cheap comes out expensive) Isn't that the truth!! I've had people with 4-5 machines all some cheapies they have some $$ into & then when they find out they don't work they want to trade them in for what they paid for them & most of the times I don't want or even have a use for them. So if your going to buy used you have to be careful. HTH, Bob

The Seiko would be easier (over in the US) for getting parts,so I would go with it. Bob

There is a Juki Model#450 a lightweight high speed machine that has a walking foot.If it is this model it might be heavy duty enough for sewing maybe chaps,it doesn't make a very long stitch & will not take any thicker than #69 Nylon thread. Bob

No,it won't work ,it's a machine made for high speed sewing in lightweight material like drapes,shirts,& use small thread.It might sew alittle over 1/4" of leather with # 69 thread. HTH, Bob

Looks like a Singer mod#12 to me,I have on @ home I'll have to post a pic of. Bob

It is shorter because of the drag of the leather in reverse.We noticed this problem years ago & determined it is the way the needle bar rock frame is designed,if you look @ it you'll notice it has a bend @ the top which makes it offset & prohibits even feed in reverse w/o the feed dogs.Lower foot pressure might help along with putting some teflon tape on top of the slotted plate to lessen the friction. It's nice to hear the machine is learning how you want it to sew. Bob

The 95 is a shortarm 7" 96

Art is correct they use these alot for lightweight binding,the largest thread is #69 & they won't sew very heavy,They were made for lightweight work like underwear binder in cloth .They also use them for sew hat bands on. Bob