Nessmuk1 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nessmuk1 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Thank you both, saved me a couple bills! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singermania Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
