Smooth Bottom Walking Feet

[SissipahawLeatherCo]

Hi all, I have an Econosew 360JC Walking Foot machine. I'm looking for smooth bottom walking feet to replace the ridged ones I have. I need to be sure they fit. Is there a universal size, brand, type to order? And where? It seems to be hard for me to find any smooth bottom walking feet that aren't for bonding. I sew leather purses and while most of the stitching is on the interior of the bag and I don't care too much if there's light marking some of my stitching is on the exterior so any marking is a no go.

Help?

[25b]

I'd recommend buying another set like the one you have now and sanding/grinding the teeth off yourself. Probably will be easier and cheaper than trying to find smooth feet for your machine. I think that's what most smooth "leather" feet are...just standard feet the manufacturer has ground down smooth.

[SissipahawLeatherCo]

I'd recommend buying another set like the one you have now and sanding/grinding the teeth off yourself. Probably will be easier and cheaper than trying to find smooth feet for your machine. I think that's what most smooth "leather" feet are...just standard feet the manufacturer has ground down smooth.

I was afraid that may be the case. How would you recommend I do that myself? I don't have any sanding/grinding machine.

[25b]

Dremel tool works great, plus you can use it for all sorts of other chores...burnishing edges, etc...

[SissipahawLeatherCo]

Dremel tool works great, plus you can use it for all sorts of other chores...burnishing edges, etc...

Okay, that's what I was picturing in my mind but couldn't remember the name of. I believe I have one in my tool set. Thanks!

[biglew]

any machine shop or local high school shop could do it for you..... ce

I work in a leather shop and we use a hard rubber covered feed dogs on the bottom

[Wizcrafts]

If, and only if, your machine uses feet that resembles these type 111w smooth bottom walking feet, any industrial sewing machine dealer has them.

[TinkerTailor]

The other option is to fill up the grooves in your existing foot (or a second factory foot) with jb weld, or some other epoxy putty........Only tool needed is a popsicle stick, and who doesn't like popsicles?

edit: Hot glue might even work for a short time to test it. Crazy glue mixed with sawdust or something would also work as well and is removable with acetone, unlike epoxy.

Edited November 26, 2015 by TinkerTailor

[dikman]

Actually, the epoxy idea is a good one. Make sure the feet are thoroughly degreased (acetone should be suitable for cleaning) and use a good quality epoxy - JB weld or Devcon. Once it's set it can be shaped and smoothed if necessary.

Might be easier for you than trying to grind off the feet.

[Constabulary]

I´d buy a new set. Why messing around with glue, these Singer 111 type feet cost just a few bucks.

[leatherisfun]

Smooth feet here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Juki-LU562-LU563-1508-1541-Walking-Foot-S585-Edge-Guide-Feet-1-8-/280856953341?hash=item41646101fd:g:ztUAAMXQXMRR7Gyd

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JUKI-LU-562-LU-563-LU-1508-WALKING-FOOT-MACHINE-STANDARD-PRESSER-FOOT-SET-/161189528042?hash=item2587a501ea:g:bkwAAOxyRhBSx0KY

[SissipahawLeatherCo]

If, and only if, your machine uses feet that resembles these type 111w smooth bottom walking feet, any industrial sewing machine dealer has them.

Thanks Wiz.

Smooth feet here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Juki-LU562-LU563-1508-1541-Walking-Foot-S585-Edge-Guide-Feet-1-8-/280856953341?hash=item41646101fd:g:ztUAAMXQXMRR7Gyd

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JUKI-LU-562-LU-563-LU-1508-WALKING-FOOT-MACHINE-STANDARD-PRESSER-FOOT-SET-/161189528042?hash=item2587a501ea:g:bkwAAOxyRhBSx0KY

Thanks! Those look like they may work.