Opinions on these feed dogs + plate

[AbelJojua]

Hi guys,

 

Currently converting my industrial Singer 291U3 into a “light leatherwork machine” (yes, I know I need a walking foot or compound).

 

I have it fitted with a Jack 513 servo.

With a roller foot and Teflon.

I just need opinions on which feed dog + plate to buy.

I will be strictly sewing garment leather chrome tan.

CKPSMS Brand - #20160LGW+149159 1SET Industrial Sewing Machine Feed Dog & Plate Medium Set Compatible with Singer JUKI Brother https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078MMZ87K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SMJ5VWB1GWRMW8R6MY9E

 

or

 

Heavy Duty Needle Plate & Feed Dog #149165+143169 for Juki Brother Consew Singer https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0822T1YS7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_HSZW5MKG46H6PH50QR0T
 

or 

 

Teflon Coated Non-Stick Needle Plate & Feed Dog for Juki Ddl-555 8700 8500 227+ https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YQSF7HF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_D86K52EWTQ18DW6NPM8N

 

Also what needle size and thread do I need? #69 bonded nylon? 
 

many thanks !

Edited October 11, 2021 by AbelJojua

[Northmount]

@AbelJojua Moved your post to leather sewing machines.

[nylonRigging]

On 10/10/2021 at 5:53 PM, AbelJojua said:

I just need opinions on which feed dog + plate to buy.

I will be strictly sewing garment leather chrome tan.

Why ,..  Med. or Large feed dog and plate  ---> If you sewing light/thin ?
A 'smaller' size needle hole on the fine-tooth plate . You will get far less pucker, getting punched/shoved threw hole around the needle .
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[AbelJojua]

Always reading people suggesting heavy duty feed dogs, I thought that applies to  thin leathers. Now I that I think of it, it doesn’t make sense to use heavy / med on thin/light I guess

Edited October 13, 2021 by AbelJojua

[nylonRigging]

( IMHO ) .. just start with the small fine tooth and smallest needle hole plate , then can easy move up larger, if you cant get the results you want . the dogs, plates, feet ..etc. are all pretty cheap cost anyway for that set-up . So no biggie on owning multiple Feed sets .
I think if you play around for one day with sewing sample pieces of thin/lightweight materials . You probably make the fine fabric dogs work great on the Feed with your choice of press foot, pressure, and tension .

( same type yours ) . I use the largest/heavy feed dogs/needle plate on similar set-up on one of my bottom feeds , but I tuned it to thump threw thick and heavy with a, size# 20 and 22 needle and t-70/#69  . I would not use that combo if I sewing light and thin material, and it for sure be crappy results .
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