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 April 1, 2025 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.

[shoepatcher]

PROBABLY NO LARGER THAT #138 ON TOP, #92 ON THE BOTTOM.   >Y MAY NOT HANDLE #138 ON TOP SO GO TO #92 ON TOP.

GLENN