dan11 Report post Posted August 10, 2023 Hi Everyone, I've been lightly making and fixing my hockey equipment for the last few years with a basic sewing machine and leather awl and want to get something a bit more this century that won't break every 2 days. I tried using a hand crank shoe cobbler that I got off Amazon but the timing always feel out and I didn't like it. Local marketplace ads have multiple industrial machines but from my digging and research they're just higher speed than the one I'm using. I'm mostly sewing Jenpro, Terry cloth, velcro, elastics, suede and Cordura, with a max thickness of about 5mm/.2". I'm wondering if this is strong enough or will I encounter the same problems where I just break needles and wreck the timing? Anything labeled leather and a walking foot seems like at least a $1200 machine. Can I get a few suggestions of a machine to target or a cheaper alternative? Right now I'm on 135/17? needles and a thread of 159? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted August 11, 2023 23 hours ago, dan11 said: Can I get a few suggestions of a machine Moved to leather sewing machines where you are much more likely to get some suggestions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted August 11, 2023 ok depending on what gear you are fixing. Forward glove repalming, Pfaff 335 or a clone of it. Other articles would be goal pads Adler 205-370 or clone, Juki 441 or clone. walking foot single needle post Pfaff 195, 595, 1295, clones, Adler 68, 168, 268, Juki 1610, 1710. Flatbed walking foot. Lots to choose from. I have been build and repairing goalie hockey gear for over 50 years. I know what you need. PM with specific questions. glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
