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[tardis86]

There's one of these machines for sale in my area that I can get for $350 table and all. It was someone's grandfather's that passed away, and it sat in storage for a number of years. They believe it still works. 

Is that a good price? It seems to be.

That should be able to do just about anything I throw at it. Am I correct?

 

Of course I just bought the 15-91 last weekend, then this pops up, so my wife is giving me a hard time about it. 

Please lmk your thoughts. Thanks

[brmax]

Ya

sorry, not sure what you can give her as a peace prize “ after” you bring it home. 

Dont forget the for sale sign on the other, ? 

Well because your upgrading. Just as they talk about. 

 

Good luck there 

Floyd

 

ps: about anything with 138 thread max, and about 1/4 inch give or take a bit

Edited February 28, 2019 by brmax

[tardis86]

so is $350 a good price? they claim it powers on but the belt needs reseated. idk enough about machines to even attempt to mess with it on site.

[CowboyBob]

The price is in the ballpark,maybe you can get it for less? It will probably have a clutchmotor on it that you'll need to change to a servo so you can control the speed.This machine will sew to around 5/16" or 20 oz of leather & use up to #138 thread.

 

[brmax]

In your post is what is most important. Like each of us If ( it seems to be ) an ok or good price to ourselves it is worth serious looking. 

Im sure it has a clutch motor, as nearly all will. Hell even brand new machines will. There for factory pro sewers ( period ), this is a servo replacement cost to expect!

Their not giving it away, but photos could help. Through the weekend is some good study time in that models abilities. Im pretty darn sure it has a small (g) bobbin and its dam tough arguing this is not enough. Lets be clear its not going to take everything! you throw at it. 

 

Good luck with your decision

Floyd

[tardis86]

Here is the link https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1250211525131906/

Thickest things I'd be stitching would be belt and holsters. I'd think it would do those then.

Edited March 3, 2019 by tardis86

[Wizcrafts]

1 hour ago, tardis86 said:

Here is the link https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1250211525131906/

Thickest things I'd be stitching would be belt and holsters. I'd think it would do those then.

tt would sew pocket holsters. That is an upholstery grade sewing machine, good for no more than #138 bonded thread.

[tardis86]

1 hour ago, Wizcrafts said:

tt would sew pocket holsters. That is an upholstery grade sewing machine, good for no more than #138 bonded thread.

It's still a walking foot though, right?

[Wizcrafts]

2 hours ago, tardis86 said:

It's still a walking foot though, right?

Yes, for upholstery.

[Constabulary]

Looks like a barn / garage find - its dirty and untested. I´d say not a too bad price but do not expect too much from the seller - wondering why he is not cleaning it before he is selling it (at least whipping off the dust with a rag) I would! If the seller is not able to set it up for sewing it is a gamble. Look for a manual print it and take it with you and test sew the machine.  Ask the seller for more pictures (incl. motor, motor data plate, backside and accessories). Bobbin is small (I´d rather say standard) size but millions of people are using this size of bobbin (incl. me) and that's not an issue at all. Bigger is better but you get what you pay for.

Its dirty - yes - but when I you "think away" the dust - then it looks not too bad. People here have restored way (way way way) filthier / badly rusted machines.

Expect to invest another $200 incl. a new servo motor or $300 if you want a speed reducer (I bet you want it) but then you have a machine that will serve you many decades. Parts & accessories are no problem.

Maybe you can get is for $300...

 

JFTC you go and check it - here are some related files:

 

Singer 211 Operators Guide-Small.pdf

Edited March 3, 2019 by Constabulary