llucas Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Can anyone identify this sewing machine? I can't find any manufacturer markings. I was offered it for an ok price, but would like to know what it is. It was used to sew golf bags. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Looks like a German Pfaff. There should be a model or type decal somewhere on the bottom or so. It could also be an older Juki. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted March 3, 2015 not sure but looks a bit like a Singer 366 but w/o reverse.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARK9 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Dead ringer for a Consew model 230 with the reverse lever missing. -DC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llucas Report post Posted March 4, 2015 I looked up some examples of the Consew 230. Looks like a match. I will look at the machine in the morning. The big question: is this machine suitable for sewing holsters and belts? It was used in sewing golf bags in a golf bag company. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted March 4, 2015 I don't think a Consew 230 would be much use as a holster machine. I don't even think it has a walking foot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llucas Report post Posted March 5, 2015 Thanks for the replies. It is a Consew 230. After checking into the matter a little more it did not appear to be a machine suitable for sewing gun leather, so I did not purchase it. Too bad, as $75 was a good deal. But if it is not suitable, $75 is too much to throw away. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted March 5, 2015 Avoid all of the straight stitch tailoring machines if you want to sew holsters. This is the entirely wrong "class" of machine. The "entry level" for sewing pancake, or concealed holsters not much thicker than 5/16 to 3/8 inch, is an upholstery class walking foot machine, with compound feed. Preferably, you would want one with a large M style, or better yet, a Juki LU style bobbin and hook. All of this class can sew with #138 bonded thread. Some can even handle #207 thread. Note, there are new machines of this type that far exceed the capacities of the older walking foot, upholstery class machines. These machines are made by Juki and Adler. But, be prepared to take out a bank loan to buy one. If you really intend to go into the business of holster making, forget about the medium grade and move directly up into the super-heavy duty, type 441 leather stitchers. The primary dealers for these machines run paid banner ads on top of every page of Leatherworker.net. Our supporting them by purchasing machines, parts and accessories from them, keeps this wonderful forum alive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
