Members Nessmuk1 Posted January 9, 2015 Members Report Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) Going to look at Union Contract sewing machine, able to an inch of leather. It is a three phase, 220V powered machine, not worried about that, I can handle a motor swap. Came from an awning and canvas factory, then to a home where they did harness work. I have to ask about bobbins, needles, etc. Anyone know anything about this machine to help me decide on it? Edited January 9, 2015 by Nessmuk1 Quote
Members Constabulary Posted January 9, 2015 Members Report Posted January 9, 2015 Going to look at Union Contract sewing machine, able to an inch of leather. I have to ask about bobbins, needles, etc. Anyone know anything about this machine to help me decide on it? You mean this machine can sew 1" thick leather? I´m sure it can´t! To me it looks like a needle feed machine and I would assume it can sew maybe 1/4" of leather or less. Seems the entire top thread tension unit is missing. Pretty poor condition - how much do you have to pay for it? Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
CowboyBob Posted January 9, 2015 Report Posted January 9, 2015 Constabulary is right there is no way it will even come close to sewing 1" thick.The brand is Union Special,it looks like it might be a needlefeed machine,try searching for union special model# 61200,61300,61400,61900,63400,63900 it's one of these models.There should be a plate on the back with the model# on it.It should sew 1/4" ok. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members Nessmuk1 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Members Report Posted January 9, 2015 Thank you both, saved me a couple bills! Quote
Members Singermania Posted January 10, 2015 Members Report Posted January 10, 2015 The boys are correct, I have one of these, some people call them saddlestitch machines, can't imagine why... Yes you'd be lucky to get a quarter inch out of it. I think the person giving you the info is confusing a Union Special with a Union Lockstitch. The US will go 3/4". Quote
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