Members BlackDragon Posted January 4, 2025 Members Report Posted January 4, 2025 I'm trying to ID a couple sewing machines so I can price them properly. If anyone can help I would appreciate it. The first says Ferdinand, inc. The only thing missing, that I know of, is the screw to hold the needle. Quote
Members BlackDragon Posted January 4, 2025 Author Members Report Posted January 4, 2025 (edited) The second is a Union Special. It's on a Singer table so I'm not sure if the Union Special is a Singer or was just put on that table. I have the manual but it lists several styles. I was hoping to narrow that down. Edited January 4, 2025 by BlackDragon Quote
Members Constabulary Posted January 4, 2025 Members Report Posted January 4, 2025 (edited) The FERDCO seems to be a SEIKO STH-8 of some kind - seems it has a heavier hand wheel. https://www.seiko-sewing.co.jp/en/products/sth-8bld-3/ I know nothing about Union Special machines but it looks like a high speed tailor machine Edited January 4, 2025 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members shoepatcher Posted January 5, 2025 Members Report Posted January 5, 2025 (edited) C, That Seiko made to sew heavier with the big flywheel. Ferdinand did that on a few machines to give them a lot of torque and punching power. I saw one set up to sew t webs on a hockey goalie glove. Was sewing thru 4 and 5 layers of leather. Did a great job. Cleaned up and sewing $1,200.00 easy. glenn Edited January 5, 2025 by shoepatcher Quote
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