"Industrial" machine?
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I'm not familiar with industrial machines, but did get a really nice vintage domestic machine through Craigslist. I just checked the Phila Pa list and saw a Consew Industrial machine with table and lamp for $80. You can try to search your local Craigslist for a machine, and don't forget to test it out thoroughly with your fabric before buying anything.
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The Consew for $80 is bogus. There is an email address embedded in the picture, then the text says "no text, no emails. I won't reply."
I purchased a Consew from a really nice guy who acquired it through an estate sale. So far so good. I got the pedal working, all I need to do is figure out a way to wind a bobbin. The machine didn't include a bobbin winder. Guess I'm checking out the 'bay...
I purchased a Consew from a really nice guy who acquired it through an estate sale. So far so good. I got the pedal working, all I need to do is figure out a way to wind a bobbin. The machine didn't include a bobbin winder. Guess I'm checking out the 'bay...
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The Consew for $80 is bogus. There is an email address embedded in the picture, then the text says "no text, no emails. I won't reply."
I purchased a Consew from a really nice guy who acquired it through an estate sale. So far so good. I got the pedal working, all I need to do is figure out a way to wind a bobbin. The machine didn't include a bobbin winder. Guess I'm checking out the 'bay...
I purchased a Consew from a really nice guy who acquired it through an estate sale. So far so good. I got the pedal working, all I need to do is figure out a way to wind a bobbin. The machine didn't include a bobbin winder. Guess I'm checking out the 'bay...
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FYI -- The bobbin size for the Consew 99 is #B74, which is being replaced by #204-230. The bobbin winder is a generic unit, driven by the belt, model #10734 or #259431. These can be had for $10-$20 either through ebay, or a shop that specializes in industrial machines. Be warned that the shops usually have a minimum mail order of around $50. I found the folks at www.southstarsupply.com to be both very friendly and quite knowledgeable.
The Consew 99 was replaced by the 199 "at least 30 years ago".
The Consew 99 was replaced by the 199 "at least 30 years ago".
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FYI -- The bobbin size for the Consew 99 is #B74, which is being replaced by #204-230. The bobbin winder is a generic unit, driven by the belt, model #10734 or #259431. These can be had for $10-$20 either through ebay, or a shop that specializes in industrial machines. Be warned that the shops usually have a minimum mail order of around $50. I found the folks at www.southstarsupply.com to be both very friendly and quite knowledgeable.
The Consew 99 was replaced by the 199 "at least 30 years ago".
The Consew 99 was replaced by the 199 "at least 30 years ago".
Is you can wind bobbins to your hearts content while sewing. I never bought pre wound bobbins for my Pfaff 545, I wound them as I worked. Being a seamstress in my upholstery shop I spent a lot of time there....LOL
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If you lived in Colorado I would know just the place to recommend call.
One of the "service" guys is a customer for the company I work for. He
is always ordering drill bits, reamers, etc. from us.
The name of the company is "Ralph's Industrial Sewing" in Denver.
One of the "service" guys is a customer for the company I work for. He
is always ordering drill bits, reamers, etc. from us.
The name of the company is "Ralph's Industrial Sewing" in Denver.
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