Members awharnessshop Posted February 5, 2019 Members Report Posted February 5, 2019 Beautiful machine, how much does the head weigh crated up?
Members mogwild Posted February 5, 2019 Members Report Posted February 5, 2019 So as a serious buyer (I'm going to look at one this coming Sunday, just the head) can someone tell me more about: Quote This is the later model with stitch length adjuster near the driving cam !!! Is this more desirable than the older style? The one I'm going to look at is the older style I think, has the "The British United Shoe Machine Co LTD" on the handwheel, these two are similar prices, if this one is better and more usable or desirable vs the older one?
Members plinkercases Posted February 5, 2019 Members Report Posted February 5, 2019 Mine has the stitch length adjusted by the dial on the front and the one advantage I can see is that I can tell the length easily will operating the machine (short memory) where the newer location I would have to stop work and stand up to. that said the later model appears to have a very serious tightening mechanism on the adjustor so it may in fact stay in adjustment better - though mine has never drifted from where I set the dial - I do have to make sure the set bolts are tightened on the back though. So while the dial hasn't drifted the adjustment itself can on occasion due to the mechanism on the back side. (bolt to bold set up). All in all the later set up may be more "secure". "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Members mogwild Posted February 6, 2019 Members Report Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) Thanks for the info. I happen to have a winder for one of these. I'd prefer a whole kit-and-caboodle with a treadle stand and the works, but would consider this one since the price is right and the resto looks top notch. I've had very large items shipped from Germany before without issue, if a person can get it properly crated it shouldn't be an issue (though expensive, to be sure) to ship the whole thing. I'd just hate to break it up from the stand. Edited February 6, 2019 by mogwild
Members Constabulary Posted February 6, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) On 5.2.2019 at 5:28 AM, awharness said: Beautiful machine, how much does the head weigh crated up? I´ll check tomorrow and let you know. No matter the weight - shipping is included in the above price! However - as mentioned above shipping will cost a bit more now since the UPS voucher expired. But it will not cost a lot more I think. If you are interested I´ll check it again. 4 hours ago, mogwild said: Thanks for the info. I happen to have a winder for one of these. I'd prefer a whole kit-and-caboodle with a treadle stand and the works, but would consider this one since the price is right and the resto looks top notch. I've had very large items shipped from Germany before without issue, if a person can get it properly crated it shouldn't be an issue (though expensive, to be sure) to ship the whole thing. I'd just hate to break it up from the stand. The stand has approx 3 or 4 times the weight of the machine - I seriously doubt it will be economic to ship the stand to Canada. Not sure if I can put the stand on my scale at all but I`ll try. I would have to use a EURO pallet (120x80cm) as base for the crate because for moving the crate you need a fork lift and / or lifting cart so all that together (stand + machine + pallet + crate and so forth) weights A LOT! The crate is not the problem (technically) but the insurance / tracking is the problem. When I take paypal I have to ship insured with tracking and I don´t think a freight forwarder tracking is accepted by paypal so the risk is on my side and I cannot take it - so I´m sorry. I cannot afford losing the money so I rather don´t ship the stand. I can ship the machine head (as offered above) in a custom built crate by UPS incl. full tracking from the minute I bought the shipping label onward - that is no problem at all! But the stand is not possible to ship when I have to accept paypal. I just do not take the risk. Another option would be a Western Union Money Order but then the whole risk is on your side. Then I would do the work and crate the whole thing and ship by freight forwarder by sea freight. So that is up to you. Let me know. ==== EDIT: I packed sea freight containers when my unit moved back from Bosnia in 2001 (SFOR) so I pretty much know what I´m doing when I ship things over the pond Edited February 6, 2019 by Constabulary ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members mogwild Posted February 6, 2019 Members Report Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Constabulary said: The stand has approx 3 or 4 times the weight of the machine - I seriously doubt it will be economic to ship the stand to Canada. Not sure if I can put the stand on my scale at all but I`ll try. I would have to use a EURO pallet (120x80cm) as base for the crate because for moving the crate you need a fork lift and / or lifting cart so all that together (stand + machine + pallet + crate and so forth) weights A LOT! The crate is not the problem (technically) but the insurance / tracking is the problem. When I take paypal I have to ship insured with tracking and I don´t think a freight forwarder tracking is accepted by paypal so the risk is on my side and I cannot take it - so I´m sorry. I cannot afford losing the money so I rather don´t ship the stand. I can ship the machine head (as offered above) in a custom built crate by UPS incl. full tracking from the minute I bought the shipping label onward - that is no problem at all! But the stand is not possible to ship when I have to accept paypal. I just do not take the risk. Another option would be a Western Union Money Order but then the whole risk is on your side. Then I would do the work and crate the whole thing and ship by freight forwarder by sea freight. So that is up to you. Let me know. ==== EDIT: I packed sea freight containers when my unit moved back from Bosnia in 2001 (SFOR) so I pretty much know what I´m doing when I ship things over the pond I've had an item or two shipped from Germany to Canada as well I'm a fan of heavy stuff I'd be interested, but only in the whole unit, you've done such a nice job restoring it it's too much of a shame to separate them (IMHO). Gimme a price, shipped to my door (I can PM the address if needed) and I'll tell you if I'm interested or not. I have a broker so I can handle the import side no problem. I'm a big fan of that shade of green by the way Last item I received from Germany over Xmas, complete axle for a Gelandewagen, rotor to rotor: Edited February 6, 2019 by mogwild
Members Constabulary Posted February 7, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) Hell, your OD UNIMOG in snow reminds me of Bosnia when we went to the firing range on Igman mountain during the winter... I had a 2to Flat bed UNIMOG with MSA (Modulare Schutzausstaung) with other words it was bullet proof. Men this throws me back in time I will check shipping options - I´ll send you a PM Edited February 7, 2019 by Constabulary ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members DavidMillsSaddlery Posted February 14, 2019 Members Report Posted February 14, 2019 Video yet? Beautiful job!
Members Constabulary Posted June 30, 2019 Author Members Report Posted June 30, 2019 - SOLD - Please Delete ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
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