Ferdinand Model Help

[Old Coach Saddlery]

Interesting. Your machine is definitely a little different, with the front block above the needle and your throat plat is different. Also looks like a shorter clearance in the throat. If you really want answers I would contact Tony Luberto. He made the maintenance video for Ferdinand and was with the company for a number of years before going out on his own with the Windham Cub.

[Old Coach Saddlery]

I wonder if SO means special order. 

[mtchaps]

40 minutes ago, Old Coach Saddlery said:

I wonder if SO means special order. 

that's what I was thinking. Especially since I can't find anything exactly like it

[Old Coach Saddlery]

Does the block on the front have a purpose?

[mtchaps]

yes. it is a guide for a slide that moves in and out with the motion of the needle.

 

 

[Old Coach Saddlery]

I sent your pictures to Tony along with the model number. I couldn’t help but be curious since I own 2 Bull’s plus use one at my work. I’m a big fan. 
 

He told me it is a special square feed machine. I had to look up square feed not being familiar. He said they were not that popular. Hope that helps.

[mtchaps]

again, really appreciate your help. Thank you

 

[shoepatcher]

4 hours ago, Old Coach Saddlery said:

I wonder if SO means special order. 

That is what I am thinking.  They made an HL high lift version and a HHL  high high lift  version with I think a 1  3/8" clearance of lift.

glenn