Can Anyone Tell Me What Sewing Machine This Is?

[ArtifactBags]

Chris! My best friend is in Omaha! Anyway, where do you find your servo motors?

Thanks!

-Paul, in CA for 25 years, but I'll always be from Iowa.

Paul,

I've bought some of my servos from AllBrands. The others have come from Weaver leather. The AllBrand servos are a bit nicer, but the Weaver ones cost less.

---Chris

[imstephenjones]

I use several machines in my shop. As far as Consew, my 206's are vintage RB-1 and RB-2. I also use older Consew 227R and 227 cylinder beds.

For heavier harness I had been using a Singer 7-34 and a Singer 45K, but lately I've been using a Cobra Class 4. Night and day difference.

I often switch out old clutch motors for new servos because they are cheap, run quiet, are more energy efficient, and provide more control and consistent torque.

Best,

Chris Hughes

Thanks for the feedback Chris, I really appreciate it.

I picked up a Pfaff 1245 from govliquidation.com, and it seems to be doing the trick. It's sewing through quite a few layers of 14 oz. canvas with no problems, I haven't counted, but it was plenty.

As for heavier harness sewing, I am looking at it from a distance. Right now I'm doing some pretty basic bag work. I will say that your video inspired me to start my own bag/accessory business. I really enjoyed the story behind Artifact Bag Co. I was doing a 30 day mission out of Germany with the Air Force and watched that video just about every day to keep the inspiration alive. A week after I got home I owned an industrial machine and a small arsenal of leather working tools. I feel like I owe you one.

If you wouldn't mind me picking your brain we can start a conversation through email (stephen [at] blackanchorworkshop.com). Hope to hear from you.

Cheers,

Stephen Jones