65scout Report post Posted November 13, 2014 I'm finally in the market for a maching and I found a deal on a consew 287r for around a grand I make lots of belts slings and shell carriers things like that would this be a good machine for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted November 13, 2014 Depends on how heavy a thread you want to sew as well as how heavy a leather. This machine will only handle up to #138. Lift on the foot is just under 1/2". glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
