Members BlackDragon Posted January 4 Members Report Posted January 4 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 Author Members Report Posted January 4 (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 by BlackDragon Quote
Members Constabulary Posted January 4 Members Report Posted January 4 (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 by Constabulary Quote
Members shoepatcher Posted January 5 Members Report Posted January 5 (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 by shoepatcher Quote
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