Post Or Flat Bed

[nascenta]

As an addendum to this thread, I would like to know:

has anyone has tried making a table attachment for a post bed machine?

My wife is tired of me using her bernina and insists i get my own machine for my canvas, leather and cordura... Creations (for lack of a better word. i play with bags, hammocks,tarps, etc.)

Someone up here is selling a golden wheel cs8810 that is relatively inexpensive. Any input would be appreciated greatly. For the same money i could also get a singer 31k47 from 1943 but it has a clutch motor, not a servo like the post bed. Any thoughts?

[dikman]

I whipped this one up when I first got the machine, a bit basic but I wanted to see if the idea would work.

Edited March 7, 2016 by dikman

[Uwe]

I'm voting for the single needle version of the Durkopp Adler H868 reinforced post-bed machine. Its specs include needle sizes up to 250 , 25mm foot lift, and a 3XL bobbin fit for size queens. Unfortunately, if you need to ask how much it is, you can't afford it. But if you need it, you need it.

[nascenta]

Thank you Dikman, for the pictures. That is exactly what I am envisioning. How did the attachment work for you?

[dikman]

The table itself works fine, but for now I've given up on the post-bed and put it to one side. The presser wheel is great, as it lets me get in real close to the edge, but it has a nasty tendency to break needles! If I try to use anything too thick it can cause a very slight deflection of the needle which then hits the needle plate with inevitable results!

I'll come back to it at some point in the future, but for now I don't need it as the two flat beds and the cylinder arm (all walking foot) are more than adequate for my needs.

[nascenta]

Good to know. I've never used a post bed and it sounds like a table attachment with one is not as functional as a cylinder arm. Since this will be my first industrial type machine I've decided to get the singer 31k57 since it is only $300 and it works fine. It's a start. I looked at a grey Pfaff 335 last week but the guy wanted $1900 cnd for it. I can't justify that kind of money right now. Thanks for your input.

Edited March 8, 2016 by nascenta

[dikman]

31K57? I couldn't find that model, have you got the right number? The 335 is a nice machine, I'm finding out, and a cylinder arm is potentially more versatile, but we all have to start somewhere and if you can pick up a good flatbed walking foot it's a good place to start. While a post bed is a nifty bit of gear, it's a bit specialized and limited if you're going to be doing a lot of "general" leatherwork.

[nascenta]

I agree. Thanks. The singer is a 31-47. Sorry about that.

[dikman]

The 31-47 looks like a nice machine to start with. Best thing to do is get the manual and become familiar with how it works and the adjustments needed to keep it running properly.