Problems with 31-15

[torrbuidhe]

Here's another thumbs up for the old iron

[jeeperaz]

I forgot I have a 31-15 so I went and had a look in the workshop and I still have it. It worked the last time I used it about 10 years ago but I'd just like to know if parts are still available should I ever need any.

Tony.

Parts are still available. It remains a very popular machine in the shoe & bootmaking world.

[Randyc]

I have never needed parts for mine. Don King recommended that I get one years ago. He was always buying machines and I knew I could always get parts from him. Carl Chappel, a well known boot maker from Texas, who teaches bootmaking, also liked them for sewing boot tops. I would contact Carl if I needed some parts.

I have a 31-15 I purchased for doing boot tops. I also use it for lighter weight leather projects. I studied boot making under Carl Chappell and used a few 31-15's in his bootshop. I learned to control the speed of the machine from Carl. He buys, refurbishes and sells industrial stitchers, line finishers and you name it related to bootmaking

He's also a great source of parts. My 31-15 was made in 1918. Singer manufactored a bizzillion of these. Parts are stil plentyfull.

Randy

Carl's website

www.trailtowncustomleather.com

[tonyc1]

I just checked with that serial # site and mine was made in 1912.

Tony.