Davidmadd Report post Posted March 16, 2018 Hi - recently browsed e-Bay as is usual and I saw an industrial Singer 31 advertised as a "Turfing" Machine. Can anyone tell me what is meant by this term??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted March 16, 2018 It took me one minute to get some search results and many more to read through patents from 1908 to understand them. A "Turfing" machine is a rug hooking machine. It is also referred to as "Tufting." You may get more details by reading through the Rug Turfing Machine search results. How this applies to the model 31 machine in question will only become apparent after you see it or a close-up picture of its business end. If the machine was factory customized for sewing rugs, it may not be able to do normal sewing without a lot of modifications. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davidmadd Report post Posted March 19, 2018 Many thanks Wiz - Its the second time I have seen the term used. On this occasion there was a picture posted on eBay and it certainly looked different. There is a large slot in the base casting behind the presser bar and there doesn't appear to be any tension mechanism. The needle used looks huge. Obviously built for a special purpose which is what got me wondering just what it was for, and now, thanks to you, I do know. Many thanks Reagards David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
