Sailrite ultrafeed LSZ-1 or LS-1

[esantoro]

This little mustang of a FS288 will stitch 207/138 all day without a fuss. I could probably do 207/207, but don't really need it.

Ed

[unclebubba]

The Sailrite DVDs have inspired me to tinker with my FS288Z.

For the record, If you call Yamata (Florida location), no one will have heard of this machine and they will direct you to

Feiyue USA, located in California. They have always been very helpful.

http://www.feiyueusa.com/index.html

It is very possible to add nearly 1/4" additional clearance for the outer presser foot. grind of about 1/8" off the outer presser foot. Then grind off about 1/16" to 1/8" off the flatbar that the outer presser foot screws into. This will also require grinding the same amount off the screw slot in the outer presser foot.

I'm not sure about the inner foot, but tension here can be backed all the way off if necessary.

The presser feet for this machine seem very basic. You would think you'd be able to get them for $5 somewhere, but I've found them only on Sailrite's site. Feiyue USA is getting back to me on the price. If they don't have if for less than $15 I'll probably just buy from Sailrite.

Ed

Have you done the presser foot mod? Were there any problems, what thickness leather can you sew after the mod?

I am asking, because I am looking at the Yamata FS288Z for myself and would like as much info as possible before I buy it

Thanks: Jimmy

[esantoro]

I got in my mini bench grinder today and did a bit of grinding. No pictures of these mods yet. Here are some pictures taken of leather limitations with basic mods done a year or so ago.

The Monster wheel slipped when the needle was trying to go through two layers of 5/7 thick-skinned latigo. Did the same with one layer of 10/12 bridle. Perhaps it is a good thing that the Monster wheel did slip, otherwise I think the needle would have busted and who knows what else in this little machine that may just try to take on more than she can handle. The Sailrite machines don't have the problem with the MW slipping because they have a pin that solidly and completely locks the MW onto the cam. Prior to this pin, Sailrite used just two allen head screws to hold the MW onto the cam, which is the method I use with my Yamata.

If anyone has plans to buy presser feet and feeddogs for these machines from either yamata or consew, please let me know, as I'd like one more presser foot and two feeddogs with which to experiment with grinding down. These parts should be about $9 apiece and $9 total shipping. When I ordered these parts from Yamata, I received one malformed feeddog that was useless. I was a bit irate and didn't feel like paying to send the part back. Finally, today I made good and turned the sucker into a lt. side toe with my new Harbor Freight mini bench grinder.

ed

Have you done the presser foot mod? Were there any problems, what thickness leather can you sew after the mod?

I am asking, because I am looking at the Yamata FS288Z for myself and would like as much info as possible before I buy it

Thanks: Jimmy

Edited July 13, 2009 by esantoro

[Velict]

Sorry to resurrect a dead topic, but I was wondering about the longer-armed 388z version of the 288z and what sailrite accessories are compatible with it. I'm pretty much looking for the power wheel, belt, feet / feed dogs and motor. Also, a tray... not sure what tray to get for the 388z.

[Billy Hell]

I have a line on a Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1. I make wallets, belts and holsters. Will this machine do that for me? 

[Wizcrafts]

10 hours ago, Billy Hell said:

I have a line on a Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1. I make wallets, belts and holsters. Will this machine do that for me? 

It definitely will sew wallets. I may sew 9-10 oz belts. I probably won't sew holsters. You are limited to 1/4 inch under the feet and #92 thread. It is primarily sold to boat people for onboard repairs to vinyl and duck cloth sails, Bimini covers, seats, windscreens, tarps, etc.

Whatever veg-tan leather it sews will have tooth marks on the top and bottom. You will need to upgrade to the Monster II Wheel to punch into leather over 10 ounces thickness.