List of Members sewing machines

[chrisash]

So much information on the forum about sewing machines, much from experts in their field, but what about what machines members use every day.

I propose on this thread members enclose some simple data on what they have and experience of, something like

Machine Make and model number, Proven Thickness of veg tan they have used it for,  Remarks including spares problems, clutch or servo, Walking feet etc

Edited July 30, 2018 by chrisash

[chrisash]

Guess with no takers it was seen as a bad idea, O well I tried

[Wizcrafts]

It was a good question in itself. However, some of us have 6 or more sewing machines in regular use. My usage for machine X may differ from member Z's usage. For instance, I have my Singer compound feed walking foot machines setup so one uses only #69 and the other only #92 thread. The reason for this is because their job is to sew patches onto Biker's vests and zippers into jackets. The only hard leather they sew are phone cases and wallets, both of which are under 1/8 inch thick. You may want to use machines like those to sew 3/8 of an inch with #138 thread. So, my usage would be misleading as to the capabilities of those machines.

I have a friend who sews rifle slings and guitar straps on a Cobra Class 4. He only uses #138 and #207 thread and the average thickness along the edges is 1/8 inch. This in no way describes the capacity of that machine, which easily sews 3/4 inch with much heavier thread.

It might make more sense to ask members what machines and thread/needle combinations do you use to sew wallets | phone cases | knife sheathes | holsters | belts | chaps | vests, upholstery leather, etc.

[chrisash]

Thanks wiz, but thoughts are more on the type of machine they manage on rather than how they use it, people could easily ask specific data direct if required, just thought simpler to see what people use rather than hundreds of "Is this machine any good"

[Old Coach Saddlery]

I learned on a Pro-2000 but currently used at my work ( tack repair) a Ferdinand 900b set up with 207/277 poly. I have in my own shop at home two Ferdinand 900b one set up for 138/207 and the other with 207/277 all the machines have clutch motors. I also have a Juki DNU1541 which I put a servo and speed reducer on a year ago. I love the fact that it will crawl. Most of my work is tack repair.

[AdamPCain]

I sew mostly small goods I have a Juki 1541s for leather, Juki HZL-400 for linings and just picked up a Singer 241-12 because it was in mint condition and was only $75. My next machine is going to be a cylinder hopefully a Juki. I love how well built they are and parts are easy to get.

[Matt S]

I have a half-dozen industrial machines for various leather purposes but the one I use the most is a Wimsew 0618. It's nothing special -- a locally badged Chinese upholstery-weight triple-feed flat-bed machine. It's on a cheap table top, vintage Singer K-legs and powered by a rather crappy servo motor with needle positioner. An unremarkable modern machine that can do TKT20 (v138) thread all day, and TKT13 (v207) sometimes. It won't do 8mm of bridle reliably but it will run like the clappers through a quarter inch of softer leather.

[Lavinia]

Hi! I have SINGER 4423. It`s a good work horse) Also, many interesting things you can see here http://bestsewingmachinesguide.com/best-heavy-duty-sewing-machines/.

Edited August 28, 2018 by Lavinia

[bikermutt07]

I tried this topic awhile back and it went a little haywire. 

On the topic, I get to pick up a consew 206rb-1 with a new table and servo on Wednesday. Yeeeeehaaaaaaawwwww

[RockyAussie]

7 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said:

Yeeeeehaaaaaaawwwww

Congrats  @bikermutt07