Members Hi Im Joe Posted July 21, 2014 Members Report Posted July 21, 2014 1/2 inch thickness. Stitching would be 5-9 spi. Id prefer non electric because I want it to be as close to hand stitching as possible where its all handmade for belts. Looking to make belts from 3-14 ounces is the average. Two machines that I'm eyeing are the singer 136- 10X machine (can this stitch through 8-12 ounce leather?) or the singer 29k which is selling for 450. Anyone know if the singer 136 w10X can be swapped to the rolling foot on any model from modern made stock. How much do these go for I can't find it online. Whether you hand crank it or use electric it's not going to look like handstitching. Also, you will get tired of handcranking it. Especially for belts and straps. Quote http://www.sevenhillsleather.com/
Members pcox Posted July 21, 2014 Members Report Posted July 21, 2014 I have a 136w101 Max stitch length is 12 to the inch. it has a driven roller on the bottom and an unpowered roller on top and needle feed as the roller feed moves continuously. Mine will sew 20 ozs. of leather. will use 92 thread but likes 69 better. It is made for stitching VERY close to the edge on fine shoe uppers. I would sell it for $450 complete with table/motor Quote
Members DavidL Posted July 21, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 21, 2014 I have a 136w101 Max stitch length is 12 to the inch. it has a driven roller on the bottom and an unpowered roller on top and needle feed as the roller feed moves continuously. Mine will sew 20 ozs. of leather. will use 92 thread but likes 69 better. It is made for stitching VERY close to the edge on fine shoe uppers. I would sell it for $450 complete with table/motor Unfortunately I don't have the cash for it yet and was looking to buy it in a couple months time. If you still have it and its in good condition I would be interested. Are you located in Hamilton, Ontario? Quote
Members DavidL Posted July 21, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 21, 2014 Whether you hand crank it or use electric it's not going to look like handstitching. Also, you will get tired of handcranking it. Especially for belts and straps. Thats true. Im using it for areas where hand stitching will take far too long. I have used a normal sewing machine and don't like how it feels. Handcracking would be the closest in terms of feel to hand stitching and is more precise. As far as getting tired while hand cracking at least I won't have to stitch for 3 hours for a belt and thats good enough for me. Quote
Members Hi Im Joe Posted July 21, 2014 Members Report Posted July 21, 2014 Thats true. Im using it for areas where hand stitching will take far too long. I have used a normal sewing machine and don't like how it feels. Handcracking would be the closest in terms of feel to hand stitching and is more precise. As far as getting tired while hand cracking at least I won't have to stitch for 3 hours for a belt and thats good enough for me. Servo motors are your answer. Can mash the pedal and regulate the speed with a dial. I just ordered one today....can't wait. Plus this leaves both hands free to guide the leather through the machine which will help with neatness and accuracy. Or you can hand crank...when I bought my machine I though exactly the same way. I'll just handwheel everything. That did not last long for me. Quote http://www.sevenhillsleather.com/
Members DavidL Posted July 21, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 21, 2014 Servo motors are your answer. Can mash the pedal and regulate the speed with a dial. I just ordered one today....can't wait. Plus this leaves both hands free to guide the leather through the machine which will help with neatness and accuracy. Or you can hand crank...when I bought my machine I though exactly the same way. I'll just handwheel everything. That did not last long for me. Thanks il keep that in mind. I think the singer 136 is what I'm looking for it has a wheel if I want to hand wheel it and I can use the motor too. Quote
Members Hi Im Joe Posted July 21, 2014 Members Report Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks il keep that in mind. I think the singer 136 is what I'm looking for it has a wheel if I want to hand wheel it and I can use the motor too. Best of both worlds. Quote http://www.sevenhillsleather.com/
Members Kevin Posted July 21, 2014 Members Report Posted July 21, 2014 I have a post machine I put on an old Singer treadle stand. You just have to put a larger pulley on the machine, its too hard to pedal otherwise. Quote
Members DavidL Posted July 21, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 21, 2014 I have a post machine I put on an old Singer treadle stand. You just have to put a larger pulley on the machine, its too hard to pedal otherwise. Does the pulley have any effect on the hand crank on the side? I think Il have to find a machine with a larger hand crank like the one shown in the video. Are these hand cranks able to be replaced? Quote
Members pcox Posted July 21, 2014 Members Report Posted July 21, 2014 The one in the video is something that has been added by someone. The standard wheel is about 4 inches across. I live in Hamilton Missouri, USA Quote
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