Singer 47w70

[makena]

Anyone had any luck using one of these for leather… I know it’s a darning machine and I’ll fix it up anyway for use in denim but given the cylinder arm, I’d love to be able to use it for leather. 

And any recommendations for sites to learn about sewing machine servo motors and restoration?

[AlZilla]

I can't speak to the machine, but @friquant has been summarizing servo information here. There's so much information on servos here, it's good to have the basics collected in one spot.

This is the best site on the internet to learn about all aspects of leather capable industrial sewing machines. Post some pictures of your machine, ask specific questions and you'll probably get a good response.

[friquant]

Yes lots of good options for motors these days. 🤩

 

[Constabulary]

It has no feed dog so in which way do you think you can use a darning machine for leather work?