slowmoguy

Thank you everyone. Wizcrafts is there any reason to select a consew over the sailrite? The pricing looks $100 within each other and the features seem the same. I believe the sailrite only handles 138 thread, which is smaller than the consew.. however, if I am knowing that later in life a dedicated "cowboy" is a must.. It seems that 138 is pretty good sized. Just wanting more insight from highly experienced people. No intent of cutting or stepping on toes. Thank you!

Appreciated. Very much so. Will look into the machines referred. Am thinking a manual shoe machine would be useful in ways. It would allow more heavy leather work.. I actually called and spoke to Bill at Sailrite. I agree about the cost of things... maybe multiple machines would be ideal. Thought about pursuing the fabricator and doing hand work for the holsters and other heavy leather things. Thought process was, that sailrite fabricator comes almost turn key.. costs a lot but, yeah.. I worked as an automotive technician for more than a decade before entering military. Is a late entry on my part. That stated, also have plethora of antique and muscle cars. Would be useful for interior work. Seats, shifter covers&boots. Reclaiming sunvisors. Finally, wife wants to take old baby clothes and make quilt for daughter. Maybe, buy something that will workhorse the easy stuff and do my cowboy gittup by hand. Look into hand machines later. Lot of things to consider, discuss with wife, research and more. As always, I appreciate all of you. I will keep an eye on this for a few days while making decisions.

appreciated, everyone. Seems this is not in the realm I need. Yes, 'cowboy gear' meaning a full 'gitup'. Cowboy shooting requires period correct dress, character name and a series of other rules to follow. Basically make some very simple and bland clothes out of leathers and cottons as need be. Would anyone recommend a machine that will do more of what I am looking for? The singer in discussion may work for 'modern' magazine pouches, vests and such.. however I am not entirely confident in that. Once more, appreciated.

I appreciate you all. What is a good and economical machine to sew 4-6 layers of 1000D cordura with potentially one or two nylon webs inbetween the cordura. Seems that will also get me in the category of working belts, chaps and holsters for reenactment shoots like cowboy and wildbunch. Want to spend once on something that will work for all purposes and ends. Any and all guidance is appreciated highly. I believe research first, purchase last. Thank you all

Hello. New here. Could anyone chime in and help? I need advice. If a forum admin want to combine or move threads, please do. Thank you.

So, will the machine itself do it? What if I used 220v 2phase? Another run and bigger motor.. will it snap needles or anything?

Just registered here.. After a lot of google searching, I found a few older threads here discussing use of Singer 212g140 model to stitch leather. I see it can be used to do both dual and single needles, seems good. Found one with a 110v motor. Somewhat reasonable price. So, how heavy can the singer 212 normally stitch? What is the most thick material I could fit between the bed and needle? Machine is not local and am wanting input before buying. Interested in using to make leather cowboy gear and cordura gear. Leather for cowboy shooting and cordura for work(military). Will this do 'usable' work? Skill comes with practice. Eventually my work will be pretty. Question is, would the machine be capable of holsters, belts and clothing?