What Is A Great Machine For Mid Weight Work?

[Techsew Ron]

oh, that sounds quite nice indeed. that in conjunction with a positioner motor seems like good idea.

And after looking around I think the sideways stitching/transverse stitching machines are called patchers. why they are called that I couldn't say but I found these two:

http://www.leatherma...log.php?item=37

http://www.ebay.com/...=item3f133fe1c8

I think this would be a secondary purchase because my friend who's working with me now has one of these that is foot powered. Not ideal but passable for now. So I -think- a flatbed 'wheel machine' with fancy motor would be a good call for the next machine purchase. Never even seen a wheel machine so do you have any suggestions?

Thanks again

They're called "patchers" because they were originally designed for repairing or patching shoes, or sewing leather patches onto garments.

Example of a roller foot or wheel feed machine is the Techsew 810. Suitable for some medium weight work however you'll want a machine with a walking foot if you're sewing anything thicker than garment weight leather or boot uppers.

Ron

[Jimbob]

I have a mint SINGER 31-15 FOR SALE....pm ME IF INTERRESTED......NOT FOR MEDIUM HEAVY BUT FOR LIGhT TO MEDIUM AND ESPECIALLY FOR DECORATIVE STITCHING!!

James