tradesman Report post Posted February 12, 2018 Hello, Let me start off by saying that this site has given me a wealth of information, and hopefully the gurus out there can help with some information on a Consew model 39... I came across this machine at a local pawn shop. It appears to be a walking foot, in decent shape, but I can't find any information about this model. I've searched far and wide on the net and have come up with zero information. No specs. No manual. Not even a picture... If anyone has any information about this model it would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to get a machine for making dog collars, leashes, and some tugs. So leather, nylon webbing, and heavy fabrics... my current old Kenmore is just not up to the task any more. Would this machine be able to handle these materials and projects? Are parts still available for it? Many thanks in advance. .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted February 12, 2018 Did you take a picture of the machine? It would be a great starting point. Most vintage machines Consew sold were re-badged machines made by manufacturers like Seiko. Finding out what the original is may be your best hope of finding documentation. Posting detailed pictures of the Consew 39 machine is a great start to find out what the original may be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradesman Report post Posted February 13, 2018 Thanks for the reply. Here are the pictures I have, my brother took these the other day, but failed to get one of the whole machine. I tried to get more today but the shop was closed. I'll try to get more later... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted February 13, 2018 This machine has a dual, top and bottom feed walking foot drive. It is meant to forcibly pull material from the top and bottom. It does this by means of the aggressive teeth on the feet and feed dog. The needle and inside foot have a static position and only move up and down. The presser foot is operated by the crank on the back left end of the head and is synchronized to the feed dogs. Machines like this can typically handle up to #138 bonded thread and a #23 needle. The bobbin and bobbin case are on the left end of the machine (known as a horizontal axis bobbin). A photo of that end tilted back would expose the bobbin case and we might be able to discern if it uses standard capacity or oversize M style bobbins. Because this type of machine has teeth on the top and bottom, they are best not used with any veg-tan leather that would memorize the tooth marks. They will even leave some tooth marks in chrome tan leather. However, this feed is great for webbing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) That machine looks a lot like a Rex 11-155, which was made by Nakajima, which later was absorbed by Juki. There was a topic about the Rex 11-155 some time ago, mostly relating to the reverse mechanism of that machine. Edited February 13, 2018 by Uwe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradesman Report post Posted February 14, 2018 I want to thank everyone for taking the time to reply. I ended up purchasing this machine.... it was not in a table and I couldn't test her out, but ended up taking it home with the head, bobin winder and clutch motor for a nice crisp hundred dollar bill. Here are the pics: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradesman Report post Posted February 14, 2018 P.S. These are all after cleanup... she was pretty dirty! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradesman Report post Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) And more: Edited February 14, 2018 by tradesman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
