plowboy73 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 I just bought a working Singer 43-4. The guy i bought it from used it for working on tack. What is the max thread size to use and can I find a presser foot that will not mark up veg tan? Any other thoughts on this machine? I bought this machine to learn on ultimately I will buy either a Cobra or a Cowboy just wanted to start somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted February 11, 2015 If I remember correctly it does not have a walking foot?Either way if it does or not we have feet that will fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plowboy73 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 You are correct no walking foot. I will make sure to give you a call when I'm ready to by a foot. I'm having a hard time finding a lot of info on it other than it was designated as a leather sewing machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted February 11, 2015 You can download a parts list here - these are sometimes very helful: http://www.hendersonsewing.com/manual.asp?page=70 And check out this list for what your machine was used for http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/singer-sewing-machines-for-manufacturing-purposes.html (for searching the list: Press F3 on yor keyboard then enter 43-4 then press enter - just for the case you dunu ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted February 11, 2015 Oh,the max thread size is #138 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plowboy73 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks for your help Constabulary and Cowboy Bob. It gives me some places to start! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Brosowski Report post Posted February 23, 2015 Typical Singer, looks like a 17 class machine. Why build one machine when you can build two (or more) that do the same job> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) http://dixiesewingmachine.tzo.com/MANUALS/SINGERPARTS2/43-1%20-%2043-6.pdf Sorry plowboy not much more info here i am afraid. could you maybe upload a few pictures of your machine and the marks you are getting on the leather? Edited February 23, 2015 by jimi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted February 23, 2015 Didn't the Singer 43-4 originally have a roller presser? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted February 24, 2015 Yes Tramps, if it is not on the machine i bet those ones on ebay would fit? on the singer 18 they fit well and they are not expensive, so no big loss? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
