kimball Report post Posted August 13, 2012 anyone familliar with a singer 211G166 ,will it sew things like gunbelts and some horse tack say up to 14 or 16 oz leather .I was given one free today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAYAK45 Report post Posted August 13, 2012 Free is always good.!!!! Will sew 1/2 inch and up to #22 needle. Nice machine, but don't try to slow it down. Needs speed to oil it. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted August 13, 2012 Free is always good, but I think for what you want to do a bit on the lean side.....I have a Singer 211-155 and about 12-14 oz is max, will readily take 138 thread top and bottom and yes, as stated....1/2 inch sounds about right....you might need a larger machine for what you want to do?! But as said, a freebe is always a keeper.....and this one will make chaps and wallets, bags and such all day long....I love mine. Jame Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted August 13, 2012 You can't beat the price,but as James knows it won't be quite heavy enough for the tack,you should handle the belts ok. At least we have the parts in stock for it. Let me know if you have any questions about it. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greystone Report post Posted August 13, 2012 Free is always good.!!!! Will sew 1/2 inch and up to #22 needle. Nice machine, but don't try to slow it down. Needs speed to oil it. Kevin I love mine and the auto oiler and auto trimmers all were removed to a basic beast, and a regular shot of oil and a servo motor makes It works great ,,,,,,,,, considering a speed reducer for an extra punch in heavier stuff I'm doing more often Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Garry Report post Posted August 13, 2012 anyone familliar with a singer 211G166 ,will it sew things like gunbelts and some horse tack say up to 14 or 16 oz leather .I was given one free today Here is a manual for a 211A. It might help.211A.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Techsew Ron Report post Posted August 13, 2012 I wouldn't quite say it could sew up to 1/2". Probably around 3/8". Solid machine though, good for belts wallets chaps and other general leather work. Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimball Report post Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) thanks guys for the response .lookong forward to picking it up .and Bob I will probably be in touch .hahaha .Never used a sewing machine before ,should be interesting Edited August 13, 2012 by kimball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
