jimhammer Report post Posted March 20, 2011 Hello to all, Former USMC mid-east vet parachute rigger here and I am looking to get a good machine for myself. My funds are limited but that doesn't stop me from my goal. Does anyone know where I can get a used machine for use in fabricating motercycle tool bags, holsters, chaps and similar pieces? Thanks and Semper Fi, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted March 20, 2011 You'll probably need a cylinder arm machine, with a walking foot mechanism, to do the work you described. A couple of our member-dealers sell used, as well as new leather sewing machines. The one I know best is Bob Kovar, owner of Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines (in Toledo, Ohio). He has dozens of new and used/rebuilt machines of all descriptions for sale, including many that have cylinder arms. His phone number is 866-362-7397. If you are in the market for a new machine, your choices expand, along with the cost. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimhammer Report post Posted March 20, 2011 Thank you very much...I will give him a call tomorrow. jim Semper Fi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted March 20, 2011 Hi Jim, There is also Nick Pittman of Nick-o-Sew in Tennessee. Hours of Operation Monday Thru Friday Shop and Technical Help 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST Shipping 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM CST Office, Parts and Sales 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST Shipping and Billing Nick-O Sewing Machine Co., Inc. 7745 Hwy 76 Stanton, TN 38069 Phone 1-800-526-4256/(731)-779-9963 Fax (731)-779-9965 Point of Contact Nick Pittman Vice President Sales@Nickosew.com Art Thank you very much...I will give him a call tomorrow. jim Semper Fi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted March 20, 2011 Hi Jim, There is also a chance that Steve Tayrien of the Leather Machine Company may have a couple of used stitchers. Contact Leather Machine Co, Inc. Warehouse 2141 E. Philadelphia St. "U" Ontario, CA. 91761 Business Hours: 8 am to 5 pm (PST), Monday thru Friday Contact: Steve Tayrien 8 am to 5 pm (PST), Monday thru Friday Email: cobra@leathermachineco.com The Leather Machine Company welcomes inquiries from all realms of the leather trade. We support teachers, instructors, students, leather guilds, leather forums, and the entire leather industry. We are active on leatherpros.net, a website designed to aid leather crafters all over the world with the best advice available by allowing you to talk to the professionals in almost all the areas in the leather industry. All of the "Resident Pros" are well established in the Leather Industry and have the credibility, integrity, and respect from all. Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) There is also Greg at Keystone sewing machines. They have new and used machines. I'll have to look them up to get a phone number. Techsew, a division of Raphael Sewing in Montreal, PQ, also sells used machine and is a member of this forum. There are actually a lot of new machine dealers that also rebuild older stock. I am sure you will find a suitable machine at a price you can afford. Edited March 21, 2011 by Wizcrafts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimhammer Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Hi guys, With some rsearch and knockin on a few doors I found a great buy on a Singer 211 series near my home. The wife and I were out and I jotted down the addresses of 3 repair shops in the area. The first one we stopped at, well let's just say he was rude. I asked if he knew any industrial repair/sales shops in the area and he said "None...you need to go out of state." and walked away. So we went on to the next shop. When we walked in we were greeted by an elderly man and he was happy to be of service. He asked what I was looking for and he showed me a few industrial models that would work but he had the same machine I learned on years ago and we talked a bit. He gave me a great price, put it on lay away for me, then we talked for an hour. His name is Nick, of the NECCHI Sewing Circle in Ocean Tonwship NJ. 732-922-9380 He told us the history of his shop/family business, we talked about his brothers and him in WW2 and my wife and I serving in the middle east with the Corps. He told me, "Please stop by anytime and I will help reaquaint you with the machine. I will also give you extra needles. bobbins, etc... whatever you need." He is a true gentleman and I look forward to spending some time with him. This generosity from a man who's wife of 67 years passed away just this past week. Powerful example of a man at one of lifes hardest of times. So if anybody in the area needs something just go see Nick... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Hi Jim, You can also go to: David S. Greenberg Atlantic Sewing and Leasing Machine, Co. 902 Main Street Northampton, PA 18067 phone 610.502.2846 There is also Westchester Sewing in Nanuet NY, about 5 or ten miles over the line above Yonkers. John Caruso is the owner. Art Hi guys, With some rsearch and knockin on a few doors I found a great buy on a Singer 211 series near my home. The wife and I were out and I jotted down the addresses of 3 repair shops in the area. The first one we stopped at, well let's just say he was rude. I asked if he knew any industrial repair/sales shops in the area and he said "None...you need to go out of state." and walked away. So we went on to the next shop. When we walked in we were greeted by an elderly man and he was happy to be of service. He asked what I was looking for and he showed me a few industrial models that would work but he had the same machine I learned on years ago and we talked a bit. He gave me a great price, put it on lay away for me, then we talked for an hour. His name is Nick, of the NECCHI Sewing Circle in Ocean Tonwship NJ. 732-922-9380 He told us the history of his shop/family business, we talked about his brothers and him in WW2 and my wife and I serving in the middle east with the Corps. He told me, "Please stop by anytime and I will help reaquaint you with the machine. I will also give you extra needles. bobbins, etc... whatever you need." He is a true gentleman and I look forward to spending some time with him. This generosity from a man who's wife of 67 years passed away just this past week. Powerful example of a man at one of lifes hardest of times. So if anybody in the area needs something just go see Nick... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
