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I am thinking about purchaseing a machine I have been looking at the older singer 66. I have been hand sewing upholstry weight leather mostly quivers, posible bags, and other useful bits for reinactors. I have a supplier for parts www.steffanleather.com Would this be a good machine for small jobs at reasonable speeds? The industry models I have sceen are a bit quick for me to control. What should I expect to pay for something like this? what should I look so I don't end up with an expencive paper weight? What are some other things to look for?

I'm new to the board I like linda over at http://www.steffanleather.com/ great person to deal with its a small shop but carrys a varity of stuff. I usualy spend hours looking though the old stock in tiny bins that line the walls. Just watch out for Milo he will untie your shoes if given the chance.