Kustom Report post Posted May 22, 2009 Mitsubishi CU 865 WALKING FOOT cylinder sewing machine I have a question I hope someone can answer. I this machine good enough to sew holsters? Thanks in advance, Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted May 22, 2009 Hi Steve, It would be marginal for CC stuff, but you are on the edge of yes and no and I come down on the side of NO. Figure a couple of pieces of 9oz would max it out, and it would never be happy doing that all day. I've bent and broken plenty of needles on that size machine, just a little too small for holster work. Art Mitsubishi CU 865 WALKING FOOT cylinder sewing machineI have a question I hope someone can answer. I this machine good enough to sew holsters? Thanks in advance, Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kustom Report post Posted May 22, 2009 Thanks Art. Much appreciated. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) I did some additional searching, and it looks (mechanically) a lot like a consew 277-. The spec sheet lists it with about 5/16" presser foot lift. I know I'm , but after my experience with a "super clean" Singer 66 I got from ripoff-bay, I'm gonna say it anyway....look for a new machine, or at least one that's in use just before you buy it, preferably from an established business. Stay away from the 'deals' online....especially the "head only, it was working when I bought it, and I need money right freaking now" sales. Edited May 22, 2009 by TwinOaks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
