BlackDragon Report post Posted Saturday at 02:46 PM 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackDragon Report post Posted Saturday at 02:49 PM (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 Saturday at 02:52 PM by BlackDragon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted Saturday at 03:11 PM (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 Saturday at 03:13 PM by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted 23 hours ago (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 23 hours ago by shoepatcher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
