tnhomestead Report post Posted September 25, 2015 Just got a used Boss, looks like cast iron for 400! Hope I did okay on it, was willing to go a bit higher. Been sitting for years, dont believe its been used much if any. he bought it for his son to start a harness shop, and the kid wasnt interested. He had an Adler, a industrial singer and a tac sew? but since I will be off grid soon, figured the hand machine was my best choice. Thought the Adler was cool, it is treadle operated! Now to get thread, needles and practice! LOL Any suggestions on thread? Will be doing holsters and belts mainly, and will use a old Singer to do wallets etc. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tnhomestead Report post Posted September 25, 2015 Just opened it up and the bottom was full of corn! LOL I think I the winter dinner some poor mouse stashed away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted September 27, 2015 400 is a steal even if you had to send it in for a rebuild. There are a number of good videos, many of which Tippmann posted, regarding the bos on You Tube. From my experience the Boss likes nylon thread over poly. Thread size either 277 or 346. Buy a bunch of extra bobbins. Mount it solidly the Boss does not operate well on a flimsy mount. You will want S suffix chisel point needles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tnhomestead Report post Posted September 28, 2015 Awesome -- thanks for the information, exactly what I wanted to know! Appreciate it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted September 28, 2015 I use a LR needle. The attached PDF will show you all the stitches you can get with different needles. BRO_SMN_15_EN_01_20130703_150.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tnhomestead Report post Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks for that PDF -- be a big help to me and to lots of others I bet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
