Members SteveJH Posted January 13, 2019 Members Report Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) My dad got this machine at auction. I'm having trouble finding manuals, parts suppliers, or really any information on this. I can't find a model number, but it's marked on the back side "Glaco-Astra". It turns on and the needle and walking feet move, that's all I can tell about it. A user on another forum let me know it's missing a tensioner assembly. Any info or advice will be appreciated. Thanks, Steve Edited January 13, 2019 by SteveJH Spelling Quote
kgg Posted January 13, 2019 Report Posted January 13, 2019 If it is a Glaco-Astra machine I would check with Texas Sewing Machines Distributors in Texas as I think they are sold them. kgg Quote
Members machinehead Posted January 13, 2019 Members Report Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) Here is a YouTube video. The same individual also has other videos about this machine. Edited January 13, 2019 by machinehead Quote
Members SteveJH Posted January 13, 2019 Author Members Report Posted January 13, 2019 Thanks, that gets me on the right track! Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted January 13, 2019 Moderator Report Posted January 13, 2019 This machine is a clone of the ancient Singer 16-188. It is a dual (top/bottom) feed walking foot machine with a Class 15 bobbin and tensioning system. Excellent type of machine for sewing denim, marine vinyl and outdoor fabrics. Fine for chrome tanned leather up to about 5/16 inch. Not for use on veg-tan unless you plan to rub out or stamp over the tooth marks. Quote
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