Members china Posted June 21, 2009 Members Report Posted June 21, 2009 Hi all, I have a older post machine it is Singer 236g 131, I have never used it and have considered selling it. My question is, what type of work is it suited for and would I maybe regret selling it in the future' china Quote
Members SteveBrambley Posted June 21, 2009 Members Report Posted June 21, 2009 Hi China, As with most post machines, I suspect that it was intended for closing shoe uppers. Steve Quote
esantoro Posted June 21, 2009 Report Posted June 21, 2009 I like the idea of having a post machine, but I've never seen one with a 1" lift that can do 346 thread. Is there such a post machine? ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
Members CampbellRandall Posted June 22, 2009 Members Report Posted June 22, 2009 I like the idea of having a post machine, but I've never seen one with a 1" lift that can do 346 thread. Is there such a post machine?ed The only post machine I've seen that could do that is a Puritan - an American made needle and awl chain stitch machine, available in various post sizes in both single and multi-needle. Puritans are commonly used for sporting goods, bags and luggage. The chains stitch is a weaker link than the lock stitch however; one good snag could unravel the seam. Quote
Members SteveBrambley Posted June 22, 2009 Members Report Posted June 22, 2009 The only post machine I've seen that could do that is a Puritan - an American made needle and awl chain stitch machine, available in various post sizes in both single and multi-needle. Puritans are commonly used for sporting goods, bags and luggage. The chains stitch is a weaker link than the lock stitch however; one good snag could unravel the seam. I, occasionally, use a three row Puritan for certain jobs, you have to be careful when finishing off a seam, as there is no reverse feed and you must be very careful when removing the work from the machine, as you can easily unravel the whole seam! The only real advantage, other than the multiple row system, is that the machines will sew through very thick materials, including Plywood and thin Aluminium (Aluminum), not that I have ever tried that! Steve Quote
Members china Posted June 23, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 23, 2009 Steve, that machine is a monster compared to mine, I don't think mine would like plywood too much, mine has a motor driven roller foot, I will take some pics and try posting them, for those who are interested Quote
Members SteveBrambley Posted June 23, 2009 Members Report Posted June 23, 2009 Steve, that machine is a monster compared to mine, I don't think mine would like plywood too much, mine has a motor driven roller foot, I will take some pics and try posting them, for those who are interested I, for one, would certainly be interested in seeing a pic of your machine. It sounds a bit like the Highlead GC24618, although that has needle feed as well as top and bottom driven, roller feeds. Steve Quote
Members kevinhopkins Posted June 26, 2009 Members Report Posted June 26, 2009 Hi China, Actually, I think your machine is an old shoe factory machine, and depending on your circumstances, and what you make, and whether or not the machine is in good working condition, I'd seriously think about keeping it. The place where post machines like that really shine is when it comes to making handbags, and sewing patches on jackets. If you anticipate doing either, I'd keep it. It probably takes off like a bat when you step on it, but if you put a servo motor on it, it becomes fairly user friendly. If it's got a roller foot on it, that's another matter, but if it's paid for and it works, and you want to do handbags, I'd keep it. But if you don't want it, at least now you know what sort of person to sell it to! kevin Quote
Members china Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 26, 2009 Thanks for the replies, has given me some things to think about I will take some pics on the weekend and post them Quote
Members china Posted June 28, 2009 Author Members Report Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) here are the pics Edited June 28, 2009 by china Quote
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