Yet Another Sewing Machine Question

[jeepguy]

Has anyone heard of Reliable? there is a local dealer that has an MSK-1341B cylinder arm machine, comes with servo motor/speed controller and table, I should mention that it's brand new. It looks like a Juki 1341 clone. He claims that it will sew leather. I need it to sew mostly upholstery leather, with the occasional 6-8 oz veg-tan. I'm open to alternatives. I have not ruled out used but after looking around there isn't anything suitable locally (100 miles).

PS. I would like to hear from any Canadians who ordered from the US, and what was you experience with customs.

[Wizcrafts]

Has anyone heard of Reliable? there is a local dealer that has an MSK-1341B cylinder arm machine, comes with servo motor/speed controller and table, I should mention that it's brand new. It looks like a Juki 1341 clone. He claims that it will sew leather. I need it to sew mostly upholstery leather, with the occasional 6-8 oz veg-tan. I'm open to alternatives. I have not ruled out used but after looking around there isn't anything suitable locally (100 miles).

PS. I would like to hear from any Canadians who ordered from the US, and what was you experience with customs.

That machine looks like it will handle the materials you intend to sew. You should test the machine first and see if you are able to control it at slow speeds for sewing belt leather.

You can also contact Techsew (Raphael Sewing) in Montreal and see what they have to offer. They have several types of leather and upholstery sewing machines, including some super heavy duty machines. The company advertises here and has a good reputation. You won't have to worry about Customs. Their toll free phone number, in Canada, is: 866-415-8223

Edited June 16, 2010 by Wizcrafts