Bartack machines 269w, 469u, 1850

[Constabulary]

a 42 stitch bar tacker is what I´m looking for as well but unfortunately space is limited and to be honest with my self the number of tacks is "limited" as well . I´m using a ZZ machine - that works okay.

[regius]

On 11/23/2020 at 4:53 AM, ke6cvh said:

  Looks like I'll have a 269w here soon enough.  I know for older Reece 101 and 104 it is not uncommon to have a machine that had done in excess of 1 million keyholes.  We have three here working like a champ and all made in USA (104's AMF Reece).  My tech was working on his last job with a 101 that was exceptionally old and seen very heavy use it's entire life (several decades of use on a production line).  They were making 2k pairs a week and that was only while he was the steward of the machine in it's long operational life.  He was able to keep that machine going and going and going enough to make the energizer bunny look like a snail.  The 269w may be not quite in the same league but they are available here with proper maintenance manual, my mechanic has experience on them.  

  This machine is equivalent 360 dollars.  Seller is putting a fresh paint job on it and now common here is to send some parts off for re chroming which they are doing with some parts on this machine.  Price includes table and motor.  Delivery is equivalent 40 USD.  The plan is to get maybe 3 or 4 of them going in the two production lines with the real gem, lk1900bhs, sitting proud and happy in the studio under good security and limited access to those only who are supposed to be there.

  Soon enough I'll run air lines from our main compressor to branch out to the two production line locations which each will have their own tank.  From that I'll  have LP air into the production line for easy cleaning.  Also....I will DIY an air assist for the pedal.  Found someone on youtube that is taking the gas assist cylinders for hatchbacks, drilling them out, and converting them to an air assist (for a different application than machines).  For the air valve he is hacking a hand operated cleaner for LP air.  I might not do this first but it's in the plan to do to reduce operator fatigue in case I double up or increase the spring clamping pressure.

  Most don't have the luxury of having a master mechanic around to train and assist in maintenance and if I didn't I'd be tightening my belt to buy another lk1900 then not sleeping as well concerned over theft.  I've met enough that are good at maintaining them to feel confident in the purchases.  If I'm lucky and digest the training I'll also be able to be, I hope, one of the few who can brave the 27 page "essential alignment guide" exactly step by step to keep em tuned up and running.

  Look like for most woven cotton denim work here it was 42 stitch machines with 28 for lighter synthetic materials.  They use a smaller needle as well on this.

 

Best regards,

>>>>>>>> Mike, may I ask where you are based that you have such a rich supply of mechanics who knows Reece machines?  I'm from the new york area I wonder if there's any establishment here that has such a machine I can go in and pay to put eyelet/keyhole button holes on my products. Or, if I decided to buy one, if there's any mechanics around here. Dematron in Dallas offer video conference maintenance help, I think it's a brilliant idea. 

 

On 11/23/2020 at 4:53 AM, ke6cvh said:

Mike