Should I buy the FERDCO PRO 440

[Albob]

I recently bought a nice Singer 111W155 and with the help from Bob at Toledo Sewing I have the new servo installed and sewing quiet well for wallets and belts. It does  not seem to like the 138 thread size but I never intended to make heavy-ish items with it any way. I want a cylinder arm machine for pieces the Singer won't like to do. Now I'm looking at a second machine, a FERDCO Pro 440. Asking price is $900.00 but has been on the market for a little while so I might make an offer, but if it is a good machine for my needs (Holsters, heavy knife sheaths) I'm willing to pay asking price for it.

I'm still learning about sewing machines and there is so much information out there that well, it can be a bit confusing for a old dummy like me. Assuming it passes my inspection, condition and function does this sound like a good deal for me?

Thanks in advance.

Fredo San Diego CA

[Constabulary]

You should probably consider a Cowboy 3200 from Toledo Sewing Machines. You were already ion touch with Bob so why not checking with them for the CB 3200. The CB 3200 is a walking foot machine like you 111W155 but much heavier. Maybe this Video from Youtube helps a little bit.

 

[Albob]

Bob is a good man and will get all of the business I can send his way. Unfortunately, a new machine is out of my budget. So I'm looking for input on the FERDCO 440

[Constabulary]

Check this link:

 

[Darren Brosowski]

The Ferdco 440 is a GA5/CB105.

It is a great style of machine and Bob can help you out with a new one.

There are pluses and minuses to these machines which can trace their roots to the Singer 45k series.Simple, rugged and reliable they have been used for leather sewing for over 100 years. They are simple feed so it takes practice and technique to get even stitch length.

I am a fan of these machines and sell quite a few as hand crank, treadle and powered.