Members Chayse Posted March 30, 2017 Author Members Report Posted March 30, 2017 Info was provided by the owner..let me dig up a pic... Quote
Members Chayse Posted March 30, 2017 Author Members Report Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) @gottaknow...thanks for the indepth info on the machine! If i go look at the machine, anything special i should pay attention to...besides the machine stitching properly/stitch quality? Edited March 30, 2017 by Chayse Added questions Quote
Members JimTimber Posted March 30, 2017 Members Report Posted March 30, 2017 Bring what you need sewn with. Will it do it (can the machine punch the holes and make a lock), will it do it satisfactorily (loops on the back side, unable to pull the top thread up, etc)? I bought a $10 no name Chinese made "instructors" belt off amazon to free up one of my 5.11 Tactical belts from my hunting clothes (only used a couple three weeks a year) and also to see what they were delivering for that "bargain" price (5.11's are $32 on sale and worth the $40 they normally go for). Well, the bottom tension on the seam was through the roof and none of it was locked. Since it's only holding my insulated pants on, I'm not fixing it, but there's someone in SE Asia running the wrong settings on their box-cross machine. Having sewn a number of webbing straps myself, I know that getting the needle size right to make the hole big enough to pull the thread after you've packed the piece full of tight stitches can take some trial and error. Big needle also means likely pulling the bottom thread up through the hole in the first few stitches, so getting the tension balanced perfect takes some doing. It's not as easy as it looks or seems. Quote
Members gottaknow Posted March 30, 2017 Members Report Posted March 30, 2017 9 hours ago, Gregg From Keystone Sewing said: Are you sure about that? The 1800 series were produced in the 80's and 90's, not 8 months ago for sure. Looks to be in good shape though. Just not real useful for leather work. Regards, Eric Quote
Members Chayse Posted March 30, 2017 Author Members Report Posted March 30, 2017 @gottaknow...I am skeptical as well, I figure I would go look at the machine and see if it functions as it should and the stitches are tight. I appreciate all of the input...I definitely know more than I did when I started! I have a few questions for the seller and he has not replied, as of yet, so will see what he/she has to say. I would more than likely use it for sewing nylon strapping and such...leashes, dog collars, etc. or anything else that i feel compelled to tack.... Quote
Members patria Posted March 31, 2017 Members Report Posted March 31, 2017 If it will do what you want then it is a great bargain for sure, it will sell 4x the price if it comes from sewing machine shop / other specialist shop. But off course if you decide to buy it you are on your own without technical support or guarantee, bartacker machine is pretty tricky for a beginner like me. I had to call in a specialist several times for it to get it right. And a sewing machine mechanic is not cheap indeed Quote
Members Chayse Posted March 31, 2017 Author Members Report Posted March 31, 2017 @patria--thanks for the insight...I just happen to know a fellow down the street with a shop that has been in business for 40 years! He works on them all...from home to industrials ...but hopefully I will not need him. I may go see the machine this weekend but must go and celebrate my father's 75th birthday first....I owe it to both my mother (for teaching me how to sew) and my father (for teaching me to work with my hands at a young age) for what I am able to do today! Thanks again for all of the info provided. If I pick up the machine, I will surely keep everyone updated. V/r, Chayse Quote
Members Chayse Posted April 1, 2017 Author Members Report Posted April 1, 2017 @gottaknow..can the cam be swapped out to make this machine a 42 stitch machine? If so, how expensive is the cam and presser feet? Thanks in advance. Quote
Members gottaknow Posted April 2, 2017 Members Report Posted April 2, 2017 It can, but it's not that easy. It would be better to find a 42 stitch machine to start with. Regards, Eric Quote
Members Chayse Posted April 2, 2017 Author Members Report Posted April 2, 2017 @gottaknow- Thanks for the info...still on the fence about this machine... Quote
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