Union Lockstitch

[rawhide1]

I found a union lockstitch for sale. The only problem is it's in Pa. The guy selling it says he took it and a consew 226 in trade for some work. He doesn't have a clue about either mach. he says they both start up and run when plugged in. I don't think he has the threading rod or wrenches for it. Or any extras for that matter. He can get the machines to his buddies house which is four hours away from me. I'd have around a grand in them with my fuel. I'm not sure its worth the hassle of driving 8hrs round trip to find out it's a boat anchor! Plus I'm really not interested in the consew.

So I figured I'd let ya'll know if someone lived up that way it might be worth it to go have a look see. If your interested let me know and I'll send ya his #. Or ya can look at for me!

Mike

[Wizcrafts]

Parts for the Union Lockstitch are dear. I spent a thousand dollars rebuilding my last one, which I sold a couple of weeks ago, for break even.

Should you decide to buy the machine, all parts and the owner's manual/parts list are available from the Campbell-Randall Company, in Yoakum, Texas.

Just to let you know what to expect, needles and awls are only sold in packs of 10, which last cost me about $34 a pack. Bobbins were going for $17.50 each. The threading rod was only about $10. Those 4-sided wrenches, of which there are three sizes needed, go for about $30 to $40 each.

Once set up properly, a Union Lockstitch machine can sew 3/4 inch of leather, or penetrate 1/2 inch of plywood, with any size thread for which you have the correct needle and awl installed. This includes #554 thread!

[rawhide1]

Wiz

Thanks for the info. As much as I hate to I think I'm gonna pass on this one. Although I really want one. My buddy has one he wants two grand for. I know it works. I just think I'd have more money wrapped up in it getting it here and just buying the basics.

I'm gonna tell him to try and sell it on here. Maybe someone closer can use it.

Thanks again, mike

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

That is why emailed pics, and videos are so nice now, check it before you drive.

[Wizcrafts]

I have owned and sold two Union Lockstitch machines. In both cases the machines were incomplete when I bought them. In both cases, they were complete and fully functional when I sold them. I spent over an hour with the buyers teaching them the basics of threading, tensioning and adjusting settings on the machines. Both buyers had no previous experience with large industrial sewing machines, but were able to sew on a Union Lockstitch because I taught them to.

I would not recommend a Union Lockstitch machine to anybody unless the seller can demonstrate its operation and intricacies, or unless you have someone like me to show you the ins and outs.