Sewing Bear Rugs

[cflwrs]

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.

[Wizcrafts]

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.

[Techsew Ron]

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

[cflwrs]

Thanks for the replies I'll doing some research for sure.

[Wizcrafts]

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....

[Techsew 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....

Definitely for the thicker fur and moccasins. The thing is a beast!

Edited December 16, 2015 by Techsew Ron

[Wizcrafts]

Now Ron; stop tempting me!

[shoepatcher]

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

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

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!

[Wizcrafts]

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!