JohnD Posted September 8, 2009 Report Posted September 8, 2009 I have been offered a singer 241-13 for free. It is in good working condition. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with these and might be able to give me some insight as to how useful it might be for leather. I haven't seen the machine yet, but will probably be picking it up tomorrow. I found a manual for it through google but couldn't find any info on it's usefulness for sewing leather. I appreciate any input. Thanks John Quote
Cobra Steve Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 I have been offered a singer 241-13 for free. It is in good working condition. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with these and might be able to give me some insight as to how useful it might be for leather. I haven't seen the machine yet, but will probably be picking it up tomorrow. I found a manual for it through google but couldn't find any info on it's usefulness for sewing leather. I appreciate any input. Thanks John Hi John, the Singer 241 is an old garment machine. The machine is black, so you know it is old. It has no reverse, but long after we are dead, it will still be sewing somewhere. You can use it for light leather(garment leather), ans some things as thick as 3 or 4 layers of denim. At the time, it was the best. Thanks, Steve Quote
JohnD Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks for the reply Steve. So, is it any more heavy duty than the 66 I already have? John Quote
Cobra Steve Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks for the reply Steve. So, is it any more heavy duty than the 66 I already have? John John, a little bit, with some heavy duty parts added. Steve Quote
JohnD Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks again, Steve. John Quote
CowboyBob Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 I just thought I'd add that it's a good machine to start out with & most parts are still available including a roller foot ,nylon foot(narrow& wide) & leather needles. This machine will use # 69 & I have some people using #92 nylon thread on it. Quote
JohnD Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Posted September 9, 2009 I picked the machine up today. It's like a whole work station with a table, lamp, foot pedal and knee controls. This thing seems very heavy duty, it's got an oil reservoir with a pump. It also came with a box of parts...steel bobbins, a bunch of feet, nylon, wide, narrow. I didn't see any roller feet. a bunch of needles, bobbin covers and shuttles. Plus an extra thread tensioner. I plugged it in and it seems to run perfect. The belt is pretty much fried and it needs some cleaning, but I think this may be a pretty good score, especially for free. Thanks again for the replies. John Quote
Cobra Steve Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 I picked the machine up today. It's like a whole work station with a table, lamp, foot pedal and knee controls. This thing seems very heavy duty, it's got an oil reservoir with a pump. It also came with a box of parts...steel bobbins, a bunch of feet, nylon, wide, narrow. I didn't see any roller feet. a bunch of needles, bobbin covers and shuttles. Plus an extra thread tensioner. I plugged it in and it seems to run perfect. The belt is pretty much fried and it needs some cleaning, but I think this may be a pretty good score, especially for free. Thanks again for the replies. John Good job John. Call me if you need any help. Steve 1-866-962-9880 Quote
Members brocken Posted August 22, 2022 Members Report Posted August 22, 2022 lots of good information on youtube. search Chachaflo Singer 241-12 Quote
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