Sturmtrupp702 Report post Posted February 10, 2019 I have a chance to buy a white rotary for 50$ on table and it works i dont know the exact model i do know it has a knee bar would this machine be capable of doing a few layers of 2oz veg for making wallets Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8R Report post Posted February 10, 2019 I owned a vintage White rotary and it was great for making garments at home. I gave it to my kid who was in a fashion design class at the time. I would not recommend it for wallets or any leather work at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted February 10, 2019 This machine is friction driven by a tiny rubber wheel on the spring loaded motor that presses against the flywheel. It slips under the slightest resistance at the needle. This is the antithesis of a leather sewing machine. Strictly for soft cloth items. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sturmtrupp702 Report post Posted February 10, 2019 Thank you for the input Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raffy Report post Posted February 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Sturmtrupp702 said: I have a chance to buy a white rotary for 50$ on table and it works i dont know the exact model i do know it has a knee bar would this machine be capable of doing a few layers of 2oz veg for making wallets I have 2 white 77 yes it will and much more. #18 leather blunt tip a ok now i must research if this takes a dif length maybe but not a problem ebay ez find. I have orig instruction books. Is it green? krud kleaner youtube look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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raffy Report post Posted February 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Wizcrafts said: This machine is friction driven by a tiny rubber wheel on the spring loaded motor that presses against the flywheel. It slips under the slightest resistance at the needle. This is the antithesis of a leather sewing machine. Strictly for soft cloth items. replacement wheel on ebay EZ also kenmore Rotary is a white 77 I have 2 and repaired many $50 standard price in florida then Krudkleen <bath. and oil I sell for a fast $150 used for boat canvas repair here. Just now, Sturmtrupp702 said: EZ I know lots about this machine ralphmuscarelle@yahoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raffy Report post Posted February 10, 2019 3 hours ago, R8R said: I owned a vintage White rotary and it was great for making garments at home. I gave it to my kid who was in a fashion design class at the time. I would not recommend it for wallets or any leather work at all. hum I have 2 and use on leather with #16 blunt leather needle and a NEW rubber drive wheel a must. Thanks for your input. drawback 5 stitch per inch unless you modify. will take a TWIST needle for doing FRENCH slant stitch. I think you MUST get needle 206x13 # 16 #18, then blunt it by hand, for this machine. ebay EZ note if wheel is shot will have no power as to slipping .be well bud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
