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Thanks! Im located in the US, I should have added that... glad I didn't buy that machine, because I considered it a few days ago. oof Im not afraid to do some diy work to convert one to hand crank. picture below is my first rodeo with modifying machines, I was able to get at least 20hours of abuse out of it before i bent something trying to sew like half an inch of leather. I enjoy working with cars and solving problems, so i'm not too worried.

I cant seem to edit the original post, i've read some of wizcrafts (awesome!) sewing machine thread, so I decided i need to add some info. Im not looking for a table or motor, I intend on making the head hand crank for now. i've got a budget of 500$, is this reasonable? Ive found a PFAFF 5487-814 Is this system considered a walking foot? It looks completely different from every other walking foot i've seen.

Hello, i'm just getting into leather working and i'm at that point where hand stitching just isn't doing it. my needs are mostly just light leather, things like shoes, bags, small projects. I wont be doing any thick belts or saddles or dinorsaur leather My questions are: how much should I look to spend for a entry level used machine? can I simply buy a drop feed industrial machine and throw on a roller foot? best places to find used machines? thanks!