Anyone have experience with the Consew 702

[ArtD]

I’m considering this 2 needle post bed machine to stitch leather rolled handles to a canvas duffle. Leather, cotton strap and leather will stack to about 5.6mm. Hoping this machine will handle that. Any input will be much appreciated. 
 

Thanks.

Art

Edited Tuesday at 09:46 PM by ArtD

[kgg]

5 hours ago, ArtD said:

I’m considering this 2 needle post bed machine to stitch leather rolled handles to a canvas duffle. Leather, cotton strap and leather will stack to about 5.6mm.

I have never used a post bed machine but this one wouldn't be my choice for a couple of reasons.

i) only has 7mm clearance under the presser foot and your stack is 5.6mm. I think you would need your stack plus an extra 3.2mm or 8.8 mm minimum. 

ii) uses a 135 x7 needle

iii) max thread size unknown

Why not use a cylinder bed machine??

kgg

[ArtD]

6 hours ago, kgg said:

I have never used a post bed machine but this one wouldn't be my choice for a couple of reasons.

i) only has 7mm clearance under the presser foot and your stack is 5.6mm. I think you would need your stack plus an extra 3.2mm or 8.8 mm minimum. 

ii) uses a 135 x7 needle

iii) max thread size unknown

Why not use a cylinder bed machine??

kgg

Thanks for the feedback. I’m hoping the ability to make right turns on a wheel driven post bed will give me a better and more consistent stitch line than in get on a flat bed or cylinder arm. Perhaps I just need to practice more on the cylinder arm.