Sewing Machines Question and Recommendation

[Wizcrafts]

19 hours ago, pepeunidos said:

Hello friends - I spied this on my local CL listing and was wondering if based on this discussion, this machine would be suitable for my first one?

https://austin.craigslist.org/for/d/industrial-walking-foot/6709436556.html

Thanks in advance

Have you read the entire description of  what is for sale? The table is NOT included and the machine breaks thread.That means you will need to buy a table with the proper size cutout, hinges and rubber mounts, a K or H legs frame with a floor pedal and linkage, a thread stand, flex lamp, bobbin winder, machine tilt back peg, v-belt and drawer. All this may cost as much as the head itself. And, you may have trouble controlling a clu6tch motor at slow leather sewing speeds.

This will not be a good first industrial sewing machine purchase.  You will probably need to at least double your budget unless a super deal falls out of the sky.

[Jwyrick]

What about a consew 223r. $400