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He sold it. Unfortunately.

It's Los Angeles, I'm sure I can find somebody here. It did look in great condition being from the 80s. I'll let you know if I find someone to help me out.

Wondering if it's worth the extra $$$ to go with a Union Lockstitch. There's one for 3,200 from the 80's floating around Craigslist here. Wondering if they'd take a little less since it's been for sale awhile. My main question is, having no experience with sewing machines, is this something I could potentially learn how to upkeep. The guy selling it doesn't seem to know much about them and I don't know any techs in the Los Angeles area. I like the idea of being able to stitch with thick waxed thread. I'd figured I'd have to sacrifice it when searching for a sewing machine until I stumbled upon the Union. I'm making 5-6+ oz. veg tan handbags, 8-9 oz. guitar straps, as well as small items (coasters, keyfobs, barrettes). This machine seems like it might be a overkill but something my company could really grow into. Any advice would be appreciated. Even if it's in favor of a different machine.

I'm interested!

Recently bought an 8/9 oz double shoulder and there is a significant amount of fuzz on the back. What is the best way to get rid of it? Put through a splitter and make it a bit thinner?

I snagged an R5 off of eBay for $200+$100 shipping. My clicker repair guy had recommended it for the style of machine we have which is why I chose it. He's the one who has to hook it up so I just went with his recommendation.

We just bought a 3-phase clicker but it looks like our store only has single phase. Looking for a Phase-a-matic R5 or some similar type of rotary phase converter.