Members cflwrs Posted December 16, 2015 Members Report Posted December 16, 2015 Hi everyone I'm new to the site and looking forward to all the info. that is available. My question is I'm a taxidermist and need a sewing machine to sew bear rugs, I know I need a walking foot with at least a 1/2 inch of lift what machine would you recommend or does any one have one for sale that would work for this application? Thanks for your help. Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted December 16, 2015 Moderator Report Posted December 16, 2015 I think that any 441 clone will do the job. The question is how much room will you need on the right of the needle? There are machines in this class with 9", 10.5", 16.5", 25" and even longer arms. All will sew 1/2 inch and most, more. Personally, I think that my 16.5" arm on my Cowboy CB4500 is barely adequate for some jobs.It sews over 3/4 inch. I wouldn't consider a shorter arm myself. Other folks are happy enough with a 10.5 inch arm model, like the CB3200, which sews up to 1/2 inch. One consideration you may want to ask about is if you can get what is referred to as a blanket foot and feed dog set. These items have teeth that help move blankets, furs and such. I have these feet for my CB4500, but have yet to use them. Still, I'd rather have them in the drawer in case they are needed. Harness feet are not ideal for fur. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Techsew Ron Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 We have many customers in the fur industry and they use a fur sewing machine like the Techsew 402 or 602 to make bear skin rugs. Ron Quote Techsew Industrial Sewing Machines Call toll-free: 866-415-8223 Visit www.techsew.com
Members cflwrs Posted December 16, 2015 Author Members Report Posted December 16, 2015 Thanks for the replies I'll doing some research for sure. Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted December 16, 2015 Moderator Report Posted December 16, 2015 We have many customers in the fur industry and they use a fur sewing machine like the Techsew 402 or 602 to make bear skin rugs. Ron The specs on the 602 look really good for thicker fur and moc work and thread. It appears that this machine starts where the standard model leaves off. Hmmmm.... Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Techsew Ron Posted December 16, 2015 Report Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) The specs on the 602 look really good for thicker fur and moc work and thread. It appears that this machine starts where the standard model leaves off. Hmmmm.... Definitely for the thicker fur and moccasins. The thing is a beast! Edited December 16, 2015 by Techsew Ron Quote Techsew Industrial Sewing Machines Call toll-free: 866-415-8223 Visit www.techsew.com
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted December 17, 2015 Moderator Report Posted December 17, 2015 Now Ron; stop tempting me! Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members shoepatcher Posted December 21, 2015 Members Report Posted December 21, 2015 I had a woman who worked for me in the late 1980's as cutter and prep person in B.C. Canada. Her dad did taxidermy. They did polar bears. They used a heavy Bonis sewing machine and it worked great. This machine looks just like it. Hope that helps. glenn Quote
Members Gregg From Keystone Sewing Posted December 23, 2015 Members Report Posted December 23, 2015 We have many customers in the fur industry and they use a fur sewing machine like the Techsew 402 or 602 to make bear skin rugs. Ron Ron, Your website is looking great, good job! Quote Industrial sewing and cutting, parts sales and service, family owned since 1977, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, 215/922.6900 info@keysew.com www.keysew.com
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted December 23, 2015 Moderator Report Posted December 23, 2015 I wonder if there are any fur machines that can be run with a domestic sewing machine motor (aka: portable)? I've run out of space for machine tables in my shop! Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
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