johnj Report post Posted May 1, 2013 It has a brother motor , it,s heavy duty. Can I use it on light leather like wallet interiors , holsters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted May 1, 2013 Wallet interiors, yes, using #69 bonded nylon thread and either a roller equipped foot or a Teflon foot. Holsters, absolutely not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnj Report post Posted May 1, 2013 Wiz, can you tell me any more about this machine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted May 1, 2013 It looks like a typical household/domestic sewing machine from the one picture you posted. Some close-ups would help get you more facts or conjecture. It seems to be a drop feed machine, with a Class 15 front end, meaning a horizontal hook that takes Class 15 bobbins. It will use standard domestic sewing machine needles, which are available in sizes up to #18 (110 metric). Unless the machine has been modified with heavy springs, it will only be able to handle up to #69 bonded nylon thread and may sew through no more than about 1/4 inch of soft or medium temper leather. I have no way of knowing the maximum stitch length, but these machines usually max out at between 5 or 6 to the inch. If you want to penetrate belt leather with this machine, you'll need to upgrade the motor and control pedal to a "150 watt" model that draws 1.5 amps max, at 110 volts. Most home style machines shipped with motors rated at 1 watt or less. A cogged belt is best, as long as the motor gear is also cogged. A Teflon or roller foot will be required to allow the leather to feed evenly. You'll need to crank down the foot pressure a lot to hold down the leather between stitches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnj Report post Posted May 1, 2013 Thankyou very much for the detailed information it helps a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
