PappyUSA Report post Posted May 12, 2013 I'm guna be buying my 1st machine after many years of useing a Boss. I'm looking at the Techsew stuff but cant find any reference to maximum bobbin thread size on there site. I want to be able to sew with 346 top and bottom like I could with my Boss. Dose anyone know what the maximum bobbin thread sizes are for these machines? Techsew 3650 Techsew 4100 Techsew 5100 Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted May 12, 2013 I believe you would need to look at the Techsew 5100 or several other of the large machines. Keep in mind that you cannot sew with the smaller/finer threads with these. ferg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PappyUSA Report post Posted May 13, 2013 Thanks Ferg! My stuff would all use 277 - 346 and the 5100 is what I'm leaning towards for the pressor foot lift. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted May 13, 2013 I recommend the 16.5" arm 5100, rather than the shorter arm 4100, or bottom feed only 3650. It will handle #346 thread, top and bottom, using a #26 needle. Be sure you order #25, 26 and 27 leather point needles with the machine, along with the thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PappyUSA Report post Posted May 13, 2013 I recommend the 16.5" arm 5100, rather than the shorter arm 4100, or bottom feed only 3650. It will handle #346 thread, top and bottom, using a #26 needle. Be sure you order #25, 26 and 27 leather point needles with the machine, along with the thread. Thanks! This is the one I'm guna go for. http://shop.raphaelsewing.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=30_40&products_id=330 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tparrish Report post Posted May 16, 2013 I have one with 5 hours of use for sale. Send me a message if you are interestes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites