Kpi890

I'd have to disagree with the two above posts are far as no recommending the machine. I have had one for about a week and after filing and polishing a few rough edges I have it sewing like a dream. Yes, the bobbin is small but plenty to work on smaller projects like wallets, key chains, and of course sewing leather patches on. The amount of control you get with the hand crank, however slow it may be, is unparalleled in my experiences. It comes as a rough crude machine but after some slight cleaning, tuning, and tweaking I got mine to be very accurate and sewing #69 bonded nylon thread with ease. I have ordered some size 22 needles and #138 bonded nylon thread from Bantam Saddle & Tack so I'm looking forward to seeing how that runs through the machine. After watching numerous videos I've seen plenty of people running thicker thread in it without an issue! I paid $130 for mine with free 2 day shipping on amazon and so far I believe it's worth every penny!

I just picked up one of these machines off Amazon for $130 with free 2 day shipping last week. I have had an awesome experience with it so far! I did have to get a rag soaked with denatured alcohol and wipe the whole thing down. I then went on to re-oiling and greasing the spots and points that needed it. Next I filed and polished the bobbin carrier and shuttle assembly, then went on to polishing the arm of the machine. After getting the timing set perfectly I loaded the bobbin with #69 bonded nylon thread and same in the top thread. I had this machine sewing beautifully within an hour of opening the box. Mine came with a few extra bobbins, a spare package of 10 Hax1 or "15x1" 110/18 needles, a spare shuttle and carrier, and a black spool of what looks like upholstery thread. I ordered some size 22 needles and #138 bonded nylon thread from Matt over at Bantam Saddle & Tack so I'm excited to see how the machine runs with that thicker thread. I also ordered a spare presser foot for the machine to experiment with to try and get one side of the foot much closer to the needle for sewing close to the edge of a wallet or other leather piece. The main reason I bought the machine was to sew laser engraved leather patches onto hats that I sell. Before the machine I was just adhering them with E6000 but I like the look of the sewn on patch much better and so do my customers! I absolutely love this machine so far and for $130 if I had to replace the whole thing once a year it would still be worth it to me!

What stand did you get from HF? I have one of these machines and currently just have it C-clamped to the edge of one of my desks...

Hey Santi I just recently got one of these machines and was hoping to be able to run #138 bonded nylon in it! I currently am running #69 with a 110/18 needle and it runs great but I like the look of the thicker thread for sure. What needle type did you buy in the #21 size that fit this machine or did you have to modify it to fit? With that stitching awl needle and that fishing line combo that turned out pretty darn good looking! Do you have any pictures of how you setup the needle in the machine?