I know that there is a lot of information already out there for beginners to choose a machine. However, I thought someone may be able to offer some suggestions given my particular scenario:
I generally work with 3-5 ounce chrome tanned. So, in most cases the maximum thickness I would ever expect to work with would be 10 ounce together.
Here is a list of some machines I found locally:
Bernina Record 830 - $450
Domestic 153
Singer 500A - $50
Singer 401A - $250
Singer 15-91
Pfaff 34-6/2bs
Pfaff 360
Of course, I understand that condition plays a big role here. I am hoping to stay in the $500 range. I don't expect to run this machine heavily or often. And, as mentioned I will probably max out at 8-10 ounce chrome tanned. I am hoping somebody can provide some recommendations or insights with all of this information in mind.