Identification and estimate

[ensitmike]

Does anyone know what model this machine is and what it’s used for. Also about how much it’s worth? My buddy found it at his grandfathers place and said I have first choice if I want it. 
 

 

[Silky]

https://www.inpaksystems.com/troubleshooting/machine-settings-maintenance-union-special-80600-80800/

[Silky]

I'll guess  its a chain stitch bag closing rig.  or a 3 thread serger.

https://www.inpaksystems.com/bag-closing/bag-sewing/

Edited May 15, 2020 by Silky
new evidence in

[ensitmike]

Interesting. I don’t think I have a use for something like that so I might let someone else enjoy it. 
 

cool machine though. I love the old union specials. 
 

thanks @Silky

Edited May 15, 2020 by ensitmike

[Silky]

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=antique+union+special+serger&&view=detail&mid=31B49E57CA7284AF8C5131B49E57CA7284AF8C51&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dantique%20union%20special%20serger%26qs%3Dn%26sp%3D-1%26pq%3Dantique%20union%20special%20serger%26sc%3D0-28%26sk%3D%26cvid%3D70CA67C8524B4A33B19A19EE39629628%26FORM%3DVDVVXX

Here's a video of similar, a carpet binder

and a manual  

http://unionspecial.parts/manuals#view-81300a

[Handstitched]

What a beauty !! It would make a nice display piece in your workshop    Or you could buy it and flip it ? 

Is that an oil reservoir at the back? 

HS

[chrisash]

I think the owner has been lacking, as it does not look like they have followed the manual

Oiling and Cleaning

Clean machine daily and thoroughly oil with Union Special oil before the morning and afternoon start

[Silky]

http://unionspecial.parts/manuals

AMAZING !

What a resource of docs. 1686 model listings of parts/manuals. Would take some digging (If you cant find any #'s on the machine) but I feel sure it is here somewhere.