Taurus cylinder arm machine

[TheDavidLeathermanShow]

Hello all,

anyone out there familiar with the Taurus brand sewing machines??? It’s a model jk2628 . I am told it’s a clone of the       
juki ls-341. I have searched the interweb near and far and I can’t seem to find hardly anything about Taurus brand machines.

any knowledge would be greatly appreciated 

thanks

 

[Constabulary]

Please post pictures

[TheDavidLeathermanShow]

https://cleveland.craigslist.org/hvo/d/euclid-industrial-walking-foot-post/7401847376.html

[Wizcrafts]

That Taurus looks like a clone of a Pfaff 335 binder machine. But, the drop down edge guide suggests that is is used for normal stitching too. To do this requires a needle plate over the feed dog. You would be wise to go and test the machine to see if it properly feeds the leather or other material you want to sew. It should get at least 5 stitches per inch, or longer, into 1/8 inch of thickness.

Other than that, it looks to be in great condition and has a digital servo motor. Unfortunately, the pictures don't have a closeup of the feed area from slightly above to see if there is a needle plate over the feed dog.

 

[TheDavidLeathermanShow]

Thanks wizcrafts greatly appreciate your knowledge. I have been hand sewing for the past 2 years as a hobby and this would be my first machine purchase. I’m going later today to look in person. If the leather doesn’t feed properly when tested, what can I do or need to get to make it feed veg-tan properly?

also wiz do you have any idea what the thread size capabilities or needle size range would be for this machine?

thanks

[TheDavidLeathermanShow]

Here are some up close pics of the feed dog

[DrmCa]

It is set up for binding but missing the actual binder and tape spool holder.

To do straight stitching, you are going to have to buy a regular needle plate, feed dog, feet and that black arm cover that I cannot remember the correct term for. Maybe more parts need to be replaced. Wizcraft will tell.

Edited November 5, 2021 by DrmCa

[kgg]

4 hours ago, TheDavidLeathermanShow said:

I have been hand sewing for the past 2 years as a hobby and this would be my first machine purchase.

You have not mentioned what you are sewing. The machine does look in good overall shape and maybe missing some parts. I would ask from what dealer they bought the machine from as getting those parts may prove to be difficult. The main question I would ask is it suitable to properly sew your items in the thread size and thickness that you need/want.

kgg

[dikman]

Yep, it's set up for binding but it's missing the actual tape feeder. You should ask if they have the fitting. It will do straight sewing like that but it's not ideal, you will need the two feet, needle plate and feed dog to do it properly. I bought mine (for an old casting Pfaff 335) from KwokHing. It will be best suited to #69 thread.

It looks to be in very good condition, my guess would be that they bought it as a binder and then used it for straight stitching but as it's not ideal for that (as set up) didn't use it much or decided to get a proper straight stitcher. You should also ask if they have the instructions for the servo.

[DrmCa]

It's worth asking whether it is a 110 or 220 V motor.