eengledow Report post Posted March 13, 2010 (edited) CONSEW MODEL 118 $395.00 WALKING FOOT SEWING MACHINE WORKS FINE COMPLETE WITH MOTOR AND SEWING TABLE NEEDS BELTS AND SOME TLC 405 514 1380 IF I DON'T ANSWER, PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE Edited March 13, 2010 by eengledow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted March 13, 2010 Just thought I'd mantion that all the parts are still available for these machine & it would be a great machine f/Chaps,it'll use 46,69 & 138 thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeriYool Report post Posted September 9, 2016 On March 13, 2010 at 6:59 AM, CowboyBob said: Just thought I'd mantion that all the parts are still available for these machine & it would be a great machine f/Chaps,it'll use 46,69 & 138 thread. What is the max leather thickness this machine will sew, Bob? I am comparing several machines and can pick up a 118 head only for $200. I saw in the PDF of the Manual what table I will have to find but I did not see anything about thickness and the current owner doesn't know. Thanks for being such an amazing resource! TY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhoenixNest Report post Posted September 23, 2016 My old 118 will happily sew through 5/16", but will sew up to 3/8" to go over seams without issues. Anything more than that isn't what I'd call "graceful". The presser foot lifts 1/2". It's great for garments, chaps, purses, etc.--not veg tan belts, or knife sheaths, though. The most I ask from mine is to go through 3 layers of chromexcel (and that's pushing it). Great old machine, but might be too light for dog collars, definitely too light for halters. I'm sure a lot depends on how it's set up. Hope that helps... Jen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeriYool Report post Posted September 25, 2016 I picked up the 118 and ordered thread, needles, servo, and some missing parts from Bob. Also ordered a CB3500. Wow- was that a chore to get in the house by myself!!! I am excited to get everything put together and start using both machines, but first I have to catch up on grad school. Sewing with my new machines will be my reward for mastering Braille. Sigh- it could be a while. Thank you for your input, Jen! TY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
