Thommoss Report post Posted July 19, 2018 So I finally joined, been lurking for over a year. I started making knives a while back, which lead to wanting to learn to make sheaths. I would see old sewing machines and would always check this site to see if they could do leather. So appreciate all the info. About a year ago I picked up a 111w151 head and motor/wiring for $15. The next day I brought it to a local repair guy since it was missing some small parts and a table. Tuned, cleaned, bobbins, needles, thread with a used table and motor, along with a lesson. No charge! He is a retired Navy PRC and I am an active duty Chief and we told sea stories for about 5 hours as he cleaned and tuned it up. I did insist of paying and ended up buying a new table top and some other supplies. Still haven’t made a sheath, but a lot of wallets, a few small bags and a few other small things. Last week I stopped by my local Sewing machine repair guy again this time for a servo motor. He had this beautiful, 7-33. He said it needed a good cleaning but works, and in great mechanical shape. When he said I could have it for $300, I said yes immediately knowing nothing about it just thought it was impressive. He tuned it up a over the past few days, and he delivered it today. In addition to the motor/table/bobbins/needles he had a used servo motor for my 111! . Spent last night sewing an old seabag together. I don’t really need this machine, I just thought it was beautiful and a spur of the moment purchase. I think I will clean it up, use it and maybe trade for something better for sheaths. What is this machine good for? Besides tents and parachutes. So I think I have read every post on the site for 7-33, downloaded the manuals from the links provided so thanks to everyone here for all the info. I also picked up a used huge box of leather tools (stamps knives etc) but need to learn a bit more on that type of work soon. Thom M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted July 19, 2018 Hi Thom, Welcome to the forum and thanks for your service! Sounds like you found a great resource in your local sewing machine repairman! It can be difficult to find a good repair shop nearby, especially one that wants to work with you to help get you started. Post some pics of your work and let us know what materials you are using - always something to be learned on this forum. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted July 19, 2018 G'Day Thom, and welcome to the forum . I had a quick search for the 151, and found this post, it may or may not be of interest : They look very similar to a Consew 226, or my Seiko STW-28B . The 7-33 is a thing of beauty . I wish I had one, not that I need one, I just want one I look forward to seeing your work in the future. HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted July 19, 2018 Welcome aboard. Wow! Sounds like you got some great deals on those machines. Every time I see one of those 7s with all their exposed parts I can't help but wonder if an OSHA inspector came across one, would they die of a heart attack on the spot? As for the box of tools, you're in the right place to learn what they are how to use them, so ask away! - Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
