New Portable( I believe she will work)

[z0Z]

Hi,

I just ordered a new machine, no it isn't a high dollar one, I think as long as I use it for what it was designed to do I will be OK. I purchased a brand new Rex RX 607 portable walking foot. I will be practicing with it in a few days, I will be sewing chaps,belts, and wallets, and no harness leather LOL. I have a question though, which of those projects would be better for a beginner to cut my teeth on? Thanks

Edited June 4, 2009 by z0Z

[esantoro]

Hi,

I just ordered a new machine, no it isn't a high dollar one, I think as long as I use it for what it was designed to do I will be OK. I purchased a brand new Rex RX 607 portable walking foot. I will be practicing with it in a few days, I will be sewing chaps,belts, and wallets, and no harness leather LOL. I have a question though, which of those projects would be better for a beginner to cut my teeth on? Thanks

I don't think you will like that machine without the monster wheel from sailrite.

ed

[z0Z]

I don't think you will like that machine without the monster wheel from sailrite.

ed

Hi ed,

Thx for the the reply, so I made a bad deal then? Ill be able to afford the monster wheel later on. Will it suffice for awhile? Is the Monster Wheel the same as the Monster II Wheel?

Edited June 4, 2009 by z0Z

[esantoro]

Hi ed,

Thx for the the reply, so I made a bad deal then? Ill be able to afford the monster wheel later on. Will it suffice for awhile?

I believe that machine is the same as my Yamata, which I found next to useless without the monster wheel. For belts and chaps you will need the MW. I doubt the needle will penetrate 6 oz of leather without the MW. Other than that it's a nice little machine.

I don't think you made a bad decision. i just wanted to stress the need for the MW.

My yamata was $300. The wonderful case and MW from sailrite were an additional $230. At $530 you're getting close to a Neel's Model 5 (maybe $600 used), which is a nice machine, though it has lower feed only.

With the MW, however, you'll be able to do belts and chaps very nicely. Without the MW, wallets should be doable.

How much was a Rex. First time I had heard of this company.

Eventually, you will need two or three machines anyway, so it's good you have this little portable, as it can be quite handy.

ed

[z0Z]

I believe that machine is the same as my Yamata, which I found next to useless without the monster wheel. For belts and chaps you will need the MW. I doubt the needle will penetrate 6 oz of leather without the MW. Other than that it's a nice little machine.

I don't think you made a bad decision. i just wanted to stress the need for the MW.

My yamata was $300. The wonderful case and MW from sailrite were an additional $230. At $530 you're getting close to a Neel's Model 5 (maybe $600 used), which is a nice machine, though it has lower feed only.

With the MW, however, you'll be able to do belts and chaps very nicely. Without the MW, wallets should be doable.

How much was a Rex. First time I had heard of this company.

Hi ed,

It was 289 with free shipping, I had to pay sales tax tho cuz I am in Louisiana

The Rex comes with foot control, screwdriver,oil, commercial thread stand and extra bobbins, and 100 organ needles. I have no idea what those are, not too bad I guess.

Eventually, you will need two or three machines anyway, so it's good you have this little portable, as it can be quite handy.

ed