Members mmike956 Posted February 11, 2016 Members Report Posted February 11, 2016 Not much progress on the room itself, the carpet still needs to go but by the time I retire I'll have it like I want it. I have an out building but it isn't convenient. I want a work shop in the comfort of the house. There's plenty of room upstairs here and it's just me and my daughter who occupy a 2700 square foot house with half that area upstairs, it is a gold mine of space. I'm in the gathering phase of it all now. I don't even know what I really want to sew! I treasure the machines and I have enough of a variety of types to do most anything. I'll probably be going to the speed reducers to slow the pace down a bit. The good ones sure are expensive! Here is the latest progress on the set up. I'll be glad to see some oak flooring exposed in the future. A lot of work yet to do. Quote Machines in use; Singer 29K58, 154W101, 153W102, 31-15, 31-20
Members dikman Posted February 12, 2016 Members Report Posted February 12, 2016 Looks like you've got room for even more machines! Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members mmike956 Posted February 12, 2016 Members Report Posted February 12, 2016 There's certainly plenty of room! I don't think I could justify any more machines...unless I could scare up a cheap post bed model. Now all I need is to learn how to use them effectively. I don't think there's any way to prosper by finding, repairing, and trying to resell these old machines. One must enjoy them as a beholder and don't expect to get anything more.....the profit won't be there. The real value is seeing one more old machine diverted from the scrap yard and into the hands of those who appreciate them. I wouldn't be able to break even on the resale of any machine I have. Quote Machines in use; Singer 29K58, 154W101, 153W102, 31-15, 31-20
Members TinkerTailor Posted February 12, 2016 Members Report Posted February 12, 2016 More machines are nice, however what I would love to have the space for is a 5x10 dedicated cutting and layout table. Just small enough that i can reach the center. Open to work on all sides. With shelves for hides laying flat underneath. And drawers at each end. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members dikman Posted February 13, 2016 Members Report Posted February 13, 2016 mike, I agree entirely with your sentiments, well put. It can be argued that I don't need all the machines that I have, in fact I could probably get by, for what I want to do, with just two - but there is something nice about knowing that I may have saved a couple, at least, from an unknown fate and have got them functional again. I figure I should be able to get back the cost of each machine, if I sell them, but that doesn't take into account all the work I've put into getting them running, of course. Doesn't matter, I enjoy actually owning them. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members mmike956 Posted February 13, 2016 Members Report Posted February 13, 2016 Realistically I could probably recover the monetary cost of the machines I have but that's not the focus. We can't put a price on our effort to restore them to a fine tuned working order. That value can be found only in the enjoyment the hobby brings us. I actually have room for one of those tables mentioned here. That may well be the next project! A 5X10 cutting table. Do you have any dimensions or specifics that need to be adhered to? Plywood or lumber for the top? I'll use steel tubing for the frame as with the sewing stands. I'm ready to get started! There's one at the local fabric store here that has a scissor track in it. Maybe that isn't necessary. What do ya think? Quote Machines in use; Singer 29K58, 154W101, 153W102, 31-15, 31-20
Members TinkerTailor Posted February 13, 2016 Members Report Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) The scissors track would probably annoy me. Tailors use scissors, leatherworkers use knives. The tables are similar, the best surface materials differs. Plywood will work, however knives tend to follow the grain and can run away from the cut line. Optimally, if I built the table, it would be covered with a solid piece of HDPE on top of plywood with steel sub structure. Make the top out of 3/4 plywood at least, preferably doubled, and glued together and then cover the whole thing with a giant sheet of 1/4-3/8 hdpe from a plastic supply place. When designing the ideal bench I like to imagine that my benches will get used as a giant dance platform at a nightclub, and must be strong enough to hold up a couple dozen drunk dancing people..... Incidentally, i actually have quite a bit of experience doing just that.... ..Btw, white poly cutting boards are HDPE. Size and height will relate to your height and preference. I like a cutting table to be just below my hip joint, and be just narrow enough that i can reach the center and cut on a line. It must be as long and as big as a side of leather. 10 feet will allow space for the leather and some space for tools, patterns, coffee cups, whatever. Edited February 13, 2016 by TinkerTailor Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members mmike956 Posted February 13, 2016 Members Report Posted February 13, 2016 A robust table it is! I'll post the progress as it takes place. Many thanks! Quote Machines in use; Singer 29K58, 154W101, 153W102, 31-15, 31-20
Members TinkerTailor Posted February 13, 2016 Members Report Posted February 13, 2016 It is because you are going to end up hammering on it at some time or another. Pounding stitch lines, or foldovers flat for instance. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members mmike956 Posted February 26, 2016 Members Report Posted February 26, 2016 Can any of you identify this part? It was in with some sewing stand parts a friend sent me. Quote Machines in use; Singer 29K58, 154W101, 153W102, 31-15, 31-20
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.