Patcher machines

[Willbury]

7 minutes ago, klutes said:

Thanks for the replys. It wouldn’t be my primary machine for sure. Has anyone tried the hand crank models . not sure what brand they are . Overseas models.

All of singers have a hand crank option.  I use the crank quite frequently.  Some machines likely have the crank wheel taken off, but’s it’s an option to mount on the back pulley or the side of the machine (where I have mine)

[Evo160K]

On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 6:08 PM, klutes said:

 Has anyone tried the hand crank models . not sure what brand they are . Overseas models.

In spite of a caution from me based on comments I had read on LW, a friend bought one of the hand crank overseas models, cost about $135.  At first he was disappointed because the casting and parts were so rough, and it didn't sew well.  After smoothing and adjusting most everything on the machine, he's extremely pleased with it.  The fellow has a machine shop, so refining the machine wasn't difficult for him.

[Matt S]

3 hours ago, Evo160K said:

In spite of a caution from me based on comments I had read on LW, a friend bought one of the hand crank overseas models, cost about $135.  At first he was disappointed because the casting and parts were so rough, and it didn't sew well.  After smoothing and adjusting most everything on the machine, he's extremely pleased with it.  The fellow has a machine shop, so refining the machine wasn't difficult for him.

 

On 1/29/2019 at 12:08 AM, klutes said:

Thanks for the replys. It wouldn’t be my primary machine for sure. Has anyone tried the hand crank models . not sure what brand they are . Overseas models.

I bought one of these Huandong(?) machines, partly out of curiosity and partly out of a desire to be able to sew "up the arm", plus occasional repairs. Mine arrived rough as a badger's bum -- burrs, grinding residue and greasy schmoo everywhere. Took a couple hours to sort out. Bobbins are tiny and the tolerances are so loose that the 4 supplied with the machine are visibly different (not all actually fit in the bobbin case). Replacement bobbins are dificult to find. One bobbin was wrapped around with swarf. Needed timing adjustments right out the box but after I set that it's not missed a stitch. Takes domestic sewing machine needles (15 class) which are readily available. Limited to TKT40/v69 thread maximum. No presser foot height adjustment.

I never was happy with the look of the stitches so it's hardly been off the shelf from one season to the next.

As it happens I lucked into a real "up the arm" sewing machine so I've used it for exactly 4 patching jobs, none of which has turned out neatly (probably due to my lack of practice). This is what it's good at, but the simple stitch length adjustment makes it tricky to match existing stitch holes if you're trying to do that. People apparently like them for nasty jobs like repairing horse blankets and I think it'd be ideal for that -- "utility" jobs that need to be done quickly, don't need chunky thread and where appearance is not very important. Use it, clean it out as much as you can be bothered, then buy a new one when it wears out.

 

Edited February 2, 2019 by Matt S

[Gusta1]

Hello, I tell you that I am going to buy a patch machine and I needed your help!

I live in Argentina and I have different options, the Tank or Typical 2971 machines that cost US $ 1,000.

And then I have the other option that is Taking 2971 brand but it costs $ 2000.

The difference is that they tell me that one machine is armed in China and the other in Taiwan. In theory, Taiwan's is of superior quality.

Of exterior appearance the machines are exactly the same, that's why I'm confused.

[shoepatcher]

Better steel and tolerances on the Taiwan machine.  They are better made but double the price????  

glenn

[Gusta1]

I tell them that today I bought a brand new patch machine Typical, in the end the Taking mark of 2000 dollars was the same.

On Friday they deliver it to me! I'll tell you later how it works or ask them for help if I have a problem!

Apologies for my English!