Members Bonadrag12 Posted December 4, 2016 Author Members Report Posted December 4, 2016 3 hours ago, northmount said: I'd go back and talk to Ron. Might be willing to help you out. Tom Hoping !!! Hah Quote
Members TinkerTailor Posted December 4, 2016 Members Report Posted December 4, 2016 On 12/2/2016 at 10:16 PM, Techsew Ron said: The tables are adjustable so when we pre-assemble your machine we can set the height for you. Recently we set one up for a customer who wanted the cylinder arm height at the same level as that of his flatbed machine. I put my machine lower, more like a flatbed initially, but i found it limited the use of the arm. The lower height meant my knees were in the way of maneuvering the project sometimes but also because I have found that when making bags, the clearance of the arm is not just for the bag, it is for my head. I am frequently sticking my head under the arm to see if the backside layers are cooperating, and everything is going good. For me, my needle is at shoulder height in a standard sewing chair, and I have a taller bar stool I also use to put it closer to waist height. There have been very few times both making bags as well as doing jobs like binding carpets for my sailboat, stitching straps and even making a deerskin flatcap on a 441, where a flatbed would have made it easier. I do not have a flatbed attacment. I have the ability to throw one together in a few minutes, however i have never had enough need. Apparently they work pretty good. Btw, not a bad idea to wear safety glasses when stitching, especially at eye height. I have had a needle break and hit me in the cheek. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
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