S.e.w. Line Sl 5-1

[rcampbell1108]

Has anyone used or know anything about a SEW LIne SL 5-1?

[Art]

Sew Line is just a name they plaster on it. It used to be the GA5-1. It is a cylinder bed, drop feed (has feed dogs) lockstitch machine that DOES NOT HAVE REVERSE. It will sew a little less than 1/2 inch of leather. I didn't know anyone was making it without reverse, but I guess so. It does NOT have needle feed which is right handy when sewing multiple layers. If that is what you want, get one set up for leather WITH REVERSE from Ronnie at Techsew. You can count on service that way. Also get a servo motor instead of a clutch.

What are you planning to do with it, there might be something better for your application.

Art

Has anyone used or know anything about a SEW LIne SL 5-1?

[rcampbell1108]

Thanks for the info. I have been making a few smaller items as a hobby. Since I have to hand sew it is kinda slow. I have a budget of about $1,000.00. But I definitely don't want to waste it. I will give Ronnie a shout. I grew with my Dad saying you pay for what you get! So I am looking at all options. Thanks for the input.

[Anne Bonnys Locker]

Plenty of leatherwork over the last century was done on the Singer 45k25 which is what the GA5-1 is based on but there are better options. The majority of GA5-1 production is probably the non-reverse model but it is better to have it.