errigal Report post Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) Hi can someone tell me more about this machine? I can find out a fair bit about the sth-8bld-3 but not a lot on this earlier model. I'm assuming it would be ok for leather car seats? Also while I have the attention of the mighty brain power on here can you help me identify this adler :-) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171776608185 It also looks like something that would suit my needs. Which machine would be best? Edited May 3, 2015 by errigal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
errigal Report post Posted May 3, 2015 OK I got all excited and bought the seiko (fingers crossed). Will torture you all with more questions when I get it. Dunno what size needle it takes or thread size or anything - it's great to be green Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
errigal Report post Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) OK I'm at the end of my tether I think i just got gazumped on the seiko. I had transferred money and organised a courier and the seller emails me to say the motor is solid and refunds my money. I'm so desperate now I'm considering a joys pf5318. http://www.ace-apparelcraftequipment.co.uk/Industrial%20Showroom%20Models/ACE-5318ShowroomModel.jsp Nasty feedback on the company that sells em everywhere on the net but who knows maybe I could get lucky? The only other option I can see out there is a singer 211g156 at 500 pounds Any opinions? Edited May 4, 2015 by errigal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brmax Report post Posted May 4, 2015 Slow down a bit, keep an eye out around the City edges. I guess a 211 all crated up with plywood and structure might weight that, sounds about right. A walking foot and high clearance with reverse, a servo motor will knock off a lot of weight. good day there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
errigal Report post Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) thanks brmax. sorry I should have said pounds sterling instead of lbs. :-) (approx $756) Do you think the singer would be suitable for auto upholstery. Would it leave marks on the leather? It looks like a seriously solid machine Edited May 5, 2015 by errigal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
errigal Report post Posted May 6, 2015 Ok got a highlead gc0318-1. Picking it up on saturday fingers crossed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Brosowski Report post Posted May 15, 2015 GC0318 is a reasonable machine. Just check the feet as some have rather nasty serrations and you need smoothe feet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
