Post bed wanted

[Silverd]

Looking for a post bed for handbag sewing.

 

Silverd

[Wizcrafts]

You will want one with either a roller foot or walking feet. I have a 1950s Singer walking foot post machine with a 7 inch post. It takes standard G size bobbins, like the Singer 111 machines. I usually thread it with #69 bonded thread, but it can take #92. My machine can sew about 5/16 inch and clears over 3/8 inch. It uses standard System 135x16 and x17 walking foot needles.

More modern post bed machines can be had that use larger M style bobbins and sew a little thicker (3/8").

If you are looking for a new post bed machine, check this one out.

Have a look in out Marketplace for used sewing machines. Maybe somebody has a post machine for sale. You can also place a wanted ad for a post machine.

[RockyAussie]

3 hours ago, Silverd said:

Looking for a post bed for handbag sewing.

 

Silverd

If you want to do totes etc have a think about this one.https://www.techsew.com/us//techsew-85017-high-post-walking-foot-industrial-sewing-machine.html

Having the needle coming down over that side leaves you free to do large jobs out in the open and very little to stop you going all the way around on bags like this circular one I made recently - ( having the needle come down very close to the edge is important and many post machines don't).

 

[Northmount]

@Silverd Moved your post to wanted.

[Silverd]

Wow!  Great information.  Many thanks.  I'm going to move my LANDIS 16 out since im not using it and a postbed in for bag work.  

 

Silverd

[Silverd]

16 hours ago, RockyAussie said:

If you want to do totes etc have a think about this one.https://www.techsew.com/us//techsew-85017-high-post-walking-foot-industrial-sewing-machine.html

Having the needle coming down over that side leaves you free to do large jobs out in the open and very little to stop you going all the way around on bags like this circular one I made recently - ( having the needle come down very close to the edge is important and many post machines don't).

 

So, you are suggesting a 17"   post vs something shorter?  Also, needle as close to edge as possible.  Nice bag btw!

 

Silverd

[RockyAussie]

22 minutes ago, Silverd said:

So, you are suggesting a 17"   post vs something shorter?  Also, needle as close to edge as possible.  Nice bag btw!

Many of the shorter posts I believe are great for doing shoe uppers as they are normally like a small table top. Most do not get their needle that close to the edge. Doing any bags that have a little structure in them will need more height than the common 7" to get down the sides and across the bottom. I am only advising you need to have a close look and consider the type of products and methods used to be able to construct them before you sink a whole lot of money into a semi useful machine.

[Silverd]

5 hours ago, RockyAussie said:

Many of the shorter posts I believe are great for doing shoe uppers as they are normally like a small table top. Most do not get their needle that close to the edge. Doing any bags that have a little structure in them will need more height than the common 7" to get down the sides and across the bottom. I am only advising you need to have a close look and consider the type of products and methods used to be able to construct them before you sink a whole lot of money into a semi useful machine.

Understand.  I'm in info collection mode and appreciate your advise.  That said...

I think I understand your argument for the taller post. Reference Techsew 85017.  Is there a down side of the tall post machine architecture or loss of function compared with a short post?

What about the power presser roller feed vers walking foot?  Recommendation?  

 

Thank you in advance,

Silverd

 

[RockyAussie]

The down side if any that I can think of with the tall post is getting a good height for the operator to get right. Some places do stand up stitching and some like me like to sit. No much of an issue really.

As to the roller foot as against walking feet ..... the rollers are great if you are doing fancy detail work as they can give a bit better manoeuvring but can be a bit tricky to not leave fine roller teeth marks on top on some leathers. A couple of examples 

This above is done on this Adler with a driven top roller

Basically its good but the distance of the needle from the edge is a bit far away on a lot of things and the shape of the horn is not very rounded which impacts on things like small circular bags etc.

[Silverd]

Reality good info.  Thank you!

It makes sense the work height of a tall post is at standing level. Agree it's a minor issue.  

Techsew makes a tall post version.  Who else might I look at?  

Thanks again

Silverd