Jimbob Report post Posted January 7, 2010 I am tired of using my 99K and the 19-31....and yes they where never meant to do leather anyway!! Just ruined my 99K and the 19-31 is not ready yet to do my small leather stuff like 2-3 layers of soft 2- 4 oz chap leather, or a wallet or a small coin purse kind a thing....so my question would be ....is there a good affordable portable walking foot machine that can do this kind of work?? OTHER THAN THESE EXPENSI VE Sailrites?? I have no room fo another sewing head with table ( already got an ADLER 105-64 IN THE SHOP AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A PORTABLE FLATBED MACHINE FOR CRAFT SHOWS THAT KANN HANDLE 2-3 LAYERS OF SOFT CHAP OR BAG LEATHER!?! ANY OPINIONS, IDIAS OR COMENTS...!? THANKS SO MUCH!!! JAMES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted January 7, 2010 Hi JimBob, I have seen portable versions of the Singer 111, but they were always customs not from Singer. That would be ideal, but right on the edge of portable. The Sailrite clones made in Taiwan are ok, Reliable and Consew make those I think. The Feiyue is made in China, and if you can get a tech to go through one and set everything correctly, they are ok too, out of the box not so much. Sailrite is from Taiwan also but they go through them and replace some parts (for instance to lengthen the needle bar stroke) and of course they are famous for their add on parts like Monster Wheel etc and the very expensive SCR Motors. The paint is also better. Art I am tired of using my 99K and the 19-31....and yes they where never meant to do leather anyway!! Just ruined my 99K and the 19-31 is not ready yet to do my small leather stuff like 2-3 layers of soft 2- 4 oz chap leather, or a wallet or a small coin purse kind a thing....so my question would be ....is there a good affordable portable walking foot machine that can do this kind of work?? OTHER THAN THESE EXPENSI VE Sailrites?? I have no room fo another sewing head with table ( already got an ADLER 105-64 IN THE SHOP AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A PORTABLE FLATBED MACHINE FOR CRAFT SHOWS THAT KANN HANDLE 2-3 LAYERS OF SOFT CHAP OR BAG LEATHER!?! ANY OPINIONS, IDIAS OR COMENTS...!? THANKS SO MUCH!!! JAMES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted January 7, 2010 Hi JimBob, I have seen portable versions of the Singer 111, but they were always customs not from Singer. That would be ideal, but right on the edge of portable. The Sailrite clones made in Taiwan are ok, Reliable and Consew make those I think. The Feiyue is made in China, and if you can get a tech to go through one and set everything correctly, they are ok too, out of the box not so much. Sailrite is from Taiwan also but they go through them and replace some parts (for instance to lengthen the needle bar stroke) and of course they are famous for their add on parts like Monster Wheel etc and the very expensive SCR Motors. The paint is also better. Art Tnx Art What is a SCR Motor?? They all seem to have 1.5 amp and an additional pulley to reduce speed and add torque...?? Never seen a Singer 111 portable, I just need somethbing I can use, drag arround or not taking up to much space....will I need a walking foot for chap or bag leather...? Where wpould be a good place to buy one?? Again, thanks!! James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted January 7, 2010 Hi James, The "SCR" is a Silicone Controller Rectifier that gives variable control of a DC motor. Sailrite sells that combo for over $500. Drag around is more like it with the 111, it's going to be pushing 90lbs complete in portable configuration and probably $1300 when you put it all together. Now that is new, you can get an old Singer 111-155 and build yourself a base and hook a motor to it for a lot less. When you go multiple layers, you need the walking foot at least, and the needle feed is ok too. Of course, you can glue it all together and then sew it, but you want the walking foot if you're going to climb anything. Art Tnx Art What is a SCR Motor?? They all seem to have 1.5 amp and an additional pulley to reduce speed and add torque...?? Never seen a Singer 111 portable, I just need somethbing I can use, drag arround or not taking up to much space....will I need a walking foot for chap or bag leather...? Where wpould be a good place to buy one?? Again, thanks!! James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryano Report post Posted January 8, 2010 Toledo Industrial Machine (Sewmun) 866-362-7397 sells a portable walking foot machine. Not sure on the make or the price. Just know he sells one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
