Yamata gy810 for Leather hat patches?

[KennethM]

Hey guys I have the opportunity to get this machine for $700 with a sailrite motor..

 

I never used a post bed machine before.. I was wondering if this machine would be good for hat patches? My patches are 6-7 oz thick normally

On facebook I was told to get a patcher vs a post bed for hats but idk

Idk if I am mis typing something or what but I'm not finding much info on this brand/model online

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[CastleLeatherWorks]

theirs a dealer in so cal where im located who was selling some yamata post beds and they looked and performed very nicely. great for sneakers/bags/hats

id say go for it. if you're local maybe take a hat and patch to see if you can do a test run. i think this would be more beneficial than a patcher.

i don't like patchers so i might be slightly biased..

[DonInReno]

I see a lot of gc/fy810 machines - could it be the person listing it for sale omitted the “c/f”?    
 

https://www.amazon.com/Yamata-Lockstitch-Reverse-Assembly-required-DIY/dp/B01MRPOWDC/ref=pd_sbs_1?pd_rd_w=4hKkI&pf_rd_p=651d64d1-3c73-45b6-ae09-e545600e3a22&pf_rd_r=WNR7DMEE0TPMQVBWZWZ0&pd_rd_r=a5a2b476-553f-48aa-bcba-461c5f521e18&pd_rd_wg=wXtj2&pd_rd_i=B01MRPOWDC&th=1

[Constabulary]

Depends on where you want to sew the patches. I have used both post bed an patcher machines. Patchers are a bit more versatile f.i. for sewing inside pockets but for patches on caps post bed machines are nice too but it depends. I´m mainly using a plain foot and no roller foot on my post bed machine. A roller foot can be useful for sewing round and oval patches onto things. If you have the chance better test the machine before you buy it.

Edited March 23, 2021 by Constabulary

[Wizcrafts]

I use a walking foot post machine to sew patches onto hats and other areas on vests and jackets where I can sew through the lining, or move it out of the way. I use my long arm Adler patcher to sew patches onto sleeves and legs and over pockets.

[KennethM]

14 hours ago, Wizcrafts said:

I use a walking foot post machine to sew patches onto hats and other areas on vests and jackets where I can sew through the lining, or move it out of the way. I use my long arm Adler patcher to sew patches onto sleeves and legs and over pockets.

Sweet.. I don't think I ever be sewing any patches onto anything besides hats so I'm thinking this should be good to go

[Constabulary]

The 810 is not a walking foot machine. Off the shelf it has a roller foot.

[Wizcrafts]

33 minutes ago, Constabulary said:

The 810 is not a walking foot machine. Off the shelf it has a roller foot.

A roller foot will do just fine for patches. Just crank down the foot pressure and let er roll!