Would A Seiko Cylinder Bed Machine Te-5B Be Suitable For Leather Work?

[soviet razors]

Hello,

This is my first post in the forums although lurking them for some time.
I am a beginner ( have never used a sewing machine for leather) and have the opportunity to purchase the Seiko TE-5B.

I have been focussing on wallets, belts for the moment and would like to move onto bags eventually.
Would this machine meet leather working requirements?

Thank you for all the information during my lurking period

[Darren Brosowski]

The TE5 is a Singer 17 class machine.

Seiko built them for Singer then when Singer folded they just changed the badges.

Primarily they were used for shoe uppers and there is also a left hand version, the TF AKA Singer 18.

So yes they sew leather but only 3-4mm with light thread. #69 is preferred but they can handle #138.

[soviet razors]

The TE5 is a Singer 17 class machine.

Seiko built them for Singer then when Singer folded they just changed the badges.

Primarily they were used for shoe uppers and there is also a left hand version, the TF AKA Singer 18.

So yes they sew leather but only 3-4mm with light thread. #69 is preferred but they can handle #138.

Thanks Darren. Maybe ill aim for something a bit more heavy duty like the seiko-sth-8bld