Singer 211w151

[-Sylvia-]

I'm considering getting a used 211w151, but I'm having difficultly finding much information about this exact model. Owner has 10 available, doesn't know if they work, and is asking 300$ each.

I make kink gear, collars, cuffs, harnesses, etc, plus the occasional small items like wallets. I am using chrome tan leather in the 2-5oz range, max 4 layers, normal 1-2 layers. 

Unfortunately not a lot of options in my area (Northern VT), but would this machine even be capable of what I need it to do or would I be better off biding my time and hoping something better comes up? 

(Or just try and save up for a new compound/triple feed walking foot machine)

Edited 8 hours ago by -Sylvia-

[Constabulary]

its a needle feed + drop feed machine w/o reverse.

you find some main information in the service manual (1st google hit on my end)

I would not buy it.

Singer 211W151.pdf

Edited 6 hours ago by Constabulary

[AlZilla]

Based on what Constabulary says, it's like my 111W151 and I agree with his assessment. I like my 151 and it might work for what you want (I've done small leather goods w/o trouble). The lack of reverse is not a big deal until you get to small leather goods. The backstitch with larger thread becomes important from a visual perspective. There are a couple ways to do the back stitch but they take a little learning curve and practice and you'll still fluff it once in a while.

For not much more money you should be able to find something with reverse and *know* that it actually works.

Besisde, 300 bucks for a run of the mill machine that might work?  Even if you know what you're looking at, it's still too much.