dhub51 Report post Posted January 1, 2010 Like to have opinions on anyone having experience with Neel's Model 5 machine. a. Ease of use. b. Will it do 2 pieces of 4 oz leather? c. Will it do 3/8" thick leather? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimsaddler Report post Posted January 2, 2010 Like to have opinions on anyone having experience with Neel's Model 5 machine. a. Ease of use. b. Will it do 2 pieces of 4 oz leather? c. Will it do 3/8" thick leather? I use the same Machine for Harness Decoration up to a bit thicker than 3/8". It is very similar to the Singer 45K25 which was used as the Saddlers second Machine for a great many years. Used slow they are very good for sewing most Leathers but not Wool on Sheep Skin. I find them more accurate when Sewing Winker Eye Decoration and the like. Years ago I used a 45K exclusively for sewing Pouches and other Bag Gussets. With the new Servo Motors they are easy to use. I hope this will help you. Kindest Regards. Jim Saddler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted January 2, 2010 I have one, I don't have much experience with it due to time constraints and lazyness but it is a nice solid machine and has sewn everything I have thrown at it so far. I am still experimenting with setup and sewing speeds so can't really comment on that area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunfighter48 Report post Posted February 6, 2010 Like to have opinions on anyone having experience with Neel's Model 5 machine. a. Ease of use. b. Will it do 2 pieces of 4 oz leather? c. Will it do 3/8" thick leather? I have a Model 5 and sew two 8oz belt blanks together to make concealed carry gun belts. It goes thru 16 oz of leather like it is soft butter. Two pieces of 4 oz leather won't be a problem. Once you get the thread tension set for what your sewing they run great. I find that I need to oil my machine each time I use it, if it's been a few days or week since it was last used. It will do 3/8 leather with no problems. Hope this helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unlucky Report post Posted February 18, 2010 I have one, and I love it. I've backed 17 oz. skirting with chap leather - no problem at all. I also use it for sewing messenger bags with 346/277 on 2 layers of 7 oz veg tan. It works amazing. It's easy to use, easy to adjust. I have no complaints at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
