Singer Model 96-10 Vs. Model 31-15

[PastorBob]

On 6/15/2021 at 10:56 AM, CowboyBob said:

That a bit on the high side for a 96,if you wait I'm sure you could find a Singer 111w with walking feet for the same price.

 

On 6/15/2021 at 11:16 AM, Wizcrafts said:

My first industrial sewing machine was a Singer 96k40. It is a tailoring machine. I equipped it with a 1 inch roller foot which helped feed leather. But, it kept breaking needles when I tried sewing a leather vest  with fringe on the back. Other times, it shredded the top thread. The pressure spring wasn't strong enough to hold down 10 ounces of heavy garment leather. I then bought an old Singer walking foot machine from yesteryear and it did the job. It had a spring loaded presser foot and an oscillating hook. I don't recall the model as it was decades ago.

Thanks for your input, guys.  I agree.  I think I will wait.  I am eyeing a Cobra (leaning toward a model 26) from Springfield Leather.  If I run across a good used one, that would do the trick too.