"Industrial" machine?
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Hi all,
I'm just starting out researching sewing machines. I'm hoping to find a used or second-hand industrial machine for cheap, but don't know what to look for yet. I want it to be of good quality, be easy to maintain, and bobbins and needles should be readily available at retail.
So far I have been making car covers with urethane-backed nylon, and want to be able to work with heavier materials, several layers thick; probably flat fell seams, etc where the needle goes through 4 or so layers of material at one time.
Any suggestions, places to start, things to consider? Any and all input is welcome.
Thanks,
Michael
I'm just starting out researching sewing machines. I'm hoping to find a used or second-hand industrial machine for cheap, but don't know what to look for yet. I want it to be of good quality, be easy to maintain, and bobbins and needles should be readily available at retail.
So far I have been making car covers with urethane-backed nylon, and want to be able to work with heavier materials, several layers thick; probably flat fell seams, etc where the needle goes through 4 or so layers of material at one time.
Any suggestions, places to start, things to consider? Any and all input is welcome.
Thanks,
Michael
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Consew, Juki and Pfaff are excellent industrial machines. Make sure it has a walking foot, reverse. These three machines usually come with their own table because the motor is attached to the table itself. Make sure the motor is in good shape.
I had a Pfaff 545 converted to use Singer feet, because back then the Singer feet were a lot cheaper to buy. You should be able to buy needles and pre-wound bobbins from an Upholstery supply shop.
If you can find these machines that were built pre-1990 you will have a workhorse of a machine.
I had a Pfaff 545 converted to use Singer feet, because back then the Singer feet were a lot cheaper to buy. You should be able to buy needles and pre-wound bobbins from an Upholstery supply shop.
If you can find these machines that were built pre-1990 you will have a workhorse of a machine.
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Where do you find used industrial machines? A niece is looking for one. The only place I could think of would be to contact a drapery shop and ask if they have used machines for sale or know where to get them.
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Great machine, but it's a domestic machine, not industrial. Lots of people like to claim vintage machines are "industrial" machines, but that's not the case. Will it do what you need? Maybe and probably. Just don't buy it thinking you're getting an industrial machine.
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Where do you live (generally speaking). There is a quilting shop in Joliet Illinois and I found out recently that the owner sells vintage industrial machines. No idea if he has what you need, and no idea if he is any good at repairing/refinishing/refurbishing machines ... Just thought I would let you know there is a shop there. If in the area and you want the name/loc of the shop ... PM me.
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