roller foot for the 441/2000?

[esantoro]

Just thinking out lout. I'd like to cut down on some of the handstitching on my briefcases, if possible, but without losing quality. Some things on the bag just don't come out right if I use my 441: strap retainers, handle assembly.

Though this will be some time in the future, I was thinking maybe a post bed stitcher (if that is what it is called) might be a good investment for sewing those things that are sewn best if you can get right on top of them, without a presser foot getting in the way.

Again, just thinking out loud, as I'm not even quite sure what a post bed stitcher is used for.

Ed

[bruce johnson]

Ed,

That will probably be my next machine if my business continues to trend in the two directions it is going. I am on a boot and shoemakers forum, and those guys use them and talk about them quite a bit. The post beds can be roller foot or walking foot, belt driven or gear driven feed mechanisms, and old or new. I see a need to sew down inside bags with them, and some repair work. Sounds like the Mitsubishi ones are good, and I think it was Lisa Sorrell who posted good experiences with an Artisan. The old ones range from good to wore out scrap.

A patch machine may be able to do what I am looking for also. Seems like other than an Adler that handles heavier thread, most of the patchers are light sewers. Patchers are pretty common, but so are the wore out ones.

[esantoro]

I think I'm addicted to stitchers. I can sit for days and admire the subtle differences among them.

I was looking at post bed machines. Most of them seem to sew about 1/8" thick, not enough.

I think a patcher with a 360 degree rotating presser foot is EXACTLY what I need.....................

When will the madness stop?!

[esantoro]

I don't even need this patcher to be motor-driven. Hand-powered is ideal for the kind of work i need it to do.

Musts:

rotating presser foot (as small a presser foot as possible), 3/4" minimum presser foot lift (i have yet to see this)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ECONOSEW-29E71-PATCH-A...VQQcmdZViewItem

[esantoro]

Bruce,

Do the folks on the boot and shoe forums get their leather from the same sources talked about here at Leatherworker.net?

I'd love to get some sides of leather that are used for work boots.

Ed

[bruce johnson]

Ed,

They get leather from all over. I think the archives are public. You only have to join to post and maybe get into the "philosophy section". Try www.thehcc.org. I think the forum and archives are set under the subtopic of The Crispin Colloquy. They are mostly all in Delavan WI this weekend toasting and celebrating the St Crispin's Holiday.

[esantoro]

Thanks, Bruce. I'll check out the forum.

Do you know if it's possible to get a roller foot for the 441/2000? I think that would work better than getting a different machine.

Ed