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Hi everyone! I recently acquired a ton of leather samples and swatches...As always, it came with a story. Apparently the gentleman who had these passed away. His daughter said he was either a leather supplier, or leather buyer for Allen Edmonds (I live in SE WI down the road from their headquarters). His basement was full of boxes of this stuff. Here are my questions: I assume almost all of this stuff is chrome tanned, but I took tons of pics so if you have thoughts, let me know. Does anyone recognize the suppliers or tannery? Is the (what I assume is mold) easy to clean off and good as new?? Is this stuff easy to work with, and what would be some items you suggest making with this sort of leather? Anything else I should know about this type of thing? I think these things are really cool, and they'd be easy to practice on....but I also wanna make some cool stuff from it if I could! Also, I'd love info or history or stories about things like this. I assume these came from the 70s or 80s? a few pics below...and a link to many more here-----> Ok, enough for now but weigh in if you'd like!

Just a follow up to my post (based on some questions)... These are ALL cylinder arm machines.... but 4 have a flatbed attachment. You could also buy a flatbed for the one that doesn't have one. That means you can use these machines as a flatbed or a cylinder arm machine. I have the very same thing but in the Techsew 5100. It's a very handy little setup. I have never sewn with these machines (although I am keeping one of them), so I am selling as is. I can send lots of video/pictures so you know exactly what you are getting. These are essentially identical to the highly regarded Juki 441. That means you can easily find parts... pretty much anywhere. I am selling the heads only (but 4 come with the flatbed attachment). I have shipping boxes and am willing to ship, if you pay shipping costs. Hope that helps! Jason

I recently purchased (2) Ferdco Juki Pro 2000 heads....and (3) Ferdco Juki Pro 2000H heads. One of them looks 100% complete. The rest look to have missing shuttles or a cover plate missing here or there. (I can supply pics) 4 of these come with the flatbed table top. I'm told these are incredibly capable machines (can sew 7/8" of veg tan leather with extra heavy thread). These are the Juki models sold some time ago, but manufactured in Japan or Taiwan. I'm told they were the $5000-$6000 version. I don 't need them so I thought I'd try and sell them. These even come with the original shipping boxes (and can be shipped for a fee). I am in SE Wisconsin. I'm asking $800 each...and $1200 for the fully complete one. Please PM me if interested. Jason

Oh, for sure! Sorry @Northmount. I didn't begin this post as a "for sale" type of post. I was mainly trying to find some information and learn a little more. That said, I will definitely add those details in a post when I decide to sell these guys. (Hopefully soon and via a separate post). Does that work? Thanks! Jason

I'm keeping one of them for sure. I can let you know when I figure out the pricing (or when I post on Facebook). I will likely be selling 3 or 4 of these dudes...and they are already packed up to ship! . Anyway, if interested, just PM me and I will reach out! - Jason

Good morning! I have (finally) purchased a daily driver...a Techsew 5100 SE, and it’s incredible. It has everything I wanted on a machine. In the process of looking for the above machine, I met a guy near me (SE Wisconsin) who sold me a handful of his machines used in his business due to an impending retirement. They are the Ferdco Juki Pro 2000 machines. Most of them look great, and were working when I bought them. They even have the original Juki boxes! I'm sure there cleaning and tuning to do...and likely every single part isnt there...but these seem fairly indestructible... I'm going to keep a few, and sell a few. It seems like all the parts for the newer 441 clones fit these machines. I'm leaning toward NOT buying anything for them and just selling "as-is". These look to be the Japanese made models but was wondering if anyone knows if they were sold in the $5000-$6000 range? Or were these still in the $3000-$4000 range when new?

Hi all, I’ve read most of the Ferdco posts on the forum already but didn’t see anything related to the difference between the pro 2000 and the pro 2000 that has Juki print it below it. Does anyone know the difference and if the Jhuki version is good, better, or best in terms of their lineup?

Hi! Recently I made a beautiful notebook cover and it was going along nicely and after trimming and sanding, I realized I’m 1/8 short as I tried to test fit a notebook. what!? needless to say, I’m bummed. But this got me thinking…s there a way to add a closure or some other accoutrement that would fix my mistake and salvage this guy?

I have a foot press with a 5/8 course threaded bolt and receiver. The receiver fits a 9 mm or 3/8 shank. Instead of buying a bunch of new dies and anvils, I was thinking I could simply swap out the receiver base with a bolt that had an opening for a half inch shank. Outside of me, trying to make one, does anyone know where you can buy one reasonably priced?

I will definitely give these a try. The one thing that is odd is that when it catches the hand wheel, turns a little while the machine is not turning, which I assume would be the way it would get out of time quickly if I were using it. I will try the presser foot pressure and the screw to loosen it up a little bit and see how it goes!

Thanks @CowboyBob. I stayed up last night and fixed that part and was working on the timing as well. It's running pretty smoothly, but seems to be slightly binding from time to time as I turn the wheel. I'm assuming that is also a timing/alignment thing? I'll be digging in on that later today. Jason

Slightly different question but I have a second one 44W204 that is a single needle and the needle is hitting the hook when it spins around. Any idea what would cause that?

Thank you fellas! Great info! One follow up…how do I raise the needle bar as you suggested? I can dig in and figure it out, but thought I’d ask for advice (if I need it) before I give it a go. :-)

Good morning everyone, I have a few questions about a 145w204 I recently got running pretty good. This is a 2 needle machine. Is it ok to simply remove a needle and only use one needle if I want to see single stitches? If so, does it matter which side I choose? Second, this machine is very heavy duty. It will take needles from 22 to 27. Would that machine be reasonable to use for slightly more delicate operations (wallet interiors, etc) if I use a small needle and corresponding lighter thread? Or will it give me problems on the more delicate stuff? (I will try it out once I get some smaller needles but thought I’d see if someone had any experience). Thanks for considering and I hope everyone is having a good Monday! - Jason

Happy Friday! I have acquired a few foot press machines. Two of them have a screw with an adapter for anvils (9mm)...I circled the items in the first pic . The 3rd machine is a split rivet automatic feeding press. Does anyone know where to go physically buy anvils/setters for a foot press? Im in SE WI but my question is related to the "type" of store that might stock something like that? If not an actual store, online would help as well... Is there any advice on making or buying an adapter to use that would allow me to use the anvils sizes that are most often sold online? 9MM post seems like a very odd size for these... or am I wrong? Are there other types of anvils/setters I could buy for the machine in the second photo? It currently setup for split rivets. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Jason

Yep - still have a few machines to sell, as well as some really nice tables. looking for anything in particular?

I just got one of my 204s working and put a servo on it and HOLY SMOKES!!! That thing is amazing! I put four layers of 6 oz veg tan down before I figured out the speed setting on the servo….and before I knew it, it sucked all four pieces through at lightning speed…with a relatively small stitch length…and it made perfect stitches! holy cow…don’t blink!

Hi! does anyone have advice on a good brand and shop to purchase needles for the 144w204? Also, is there a specific “leather” point option? Thanks! Jason

Thanks! Much appreciated