Harleyrodder Report post Posted November 30, 2014 I have a chance to get a Singer 78-3.Can any one tell me any thing about a Singer 78-3. How thick of leather will it sew? Largest needle, and thread? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evo160K Report post Posted November 30, 2014 These will give you some information.. http://dixiesewingmachine.tzo.com/MANUALS/SINGERSERVICE2/78-1,2,3-Inst.pdf http://dixiesewingmachine.tzo.com/MANUALS/SINGERPARTS4/78-2%2078-3.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcox Report post Posted November 30, 2014 Not a good choice. I don't think they have a bottom feed dog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evo160K Report post Posted December 1, 2014 Not a good choice. I don't think they have a bottom feed dog. They don't according to the 1, 2, 3 instruction pdf above. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Brosowski Report post Posted December 1, 2014 http://www.parts.singerco.com/IPpartCharts/78-2_3.pdf Combined upper and needle feed, no under feed. Upholstery leather at most I would guess by the description. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) I've tried them on heavier leather & they won't sew it,they would make a great chap machine or lighter weight leather for purses & wallets.They have a walking foot,needlefeed that pulls it through pretty good. Edited December 1, 2014 by CowboyBob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harleyrodder Report post Posted December 1, 2014 Thanks for the INFO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catskin Report post Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) I have a 78-3 while I haven't had it very long it will easily sew 5/16 inches of deer skin stacked up. I have found it will go over any thick seam I have come across. I haven't tried to see what the max thread it will use yet. If the price is right it would be a good machine to have for the work it can do. They do NOT mark the leather like one with a bottom feed dog that has teeth. Being needle feed they have smooth foot so it doesn't mark either. I have 5 machines so each has a job to do. Edited December 1, 2014 by catskin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harleyrodder Report post Posted December 4, 2014 Thanks catskin, It is one that a friend gave to me so I will give it a try on lighter material. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
