Any idea what this beast was used for?
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Any idea what this beast was used for?
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This big Singer is at my local thrift store and i just can't imagine what it was for. The table it is on is fairly large and it is a treadle.
This big Singer is at my local thrift store and i just can't imagine what it was for. The table it is on is fairly large and it is a treadle.
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here is the link for the ISMACS singer model listing for models 1-99
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...sses-1-99.html
model 78-3 says
"Walking Foot - One Needle. Max. speed 1600 spm. For lightweight work in imitation leather; upholstery. Automobile tops. Combined upper and needle feed. No under feed."
and it uses needles "16x99; 16x100; 16x198"
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...sses-1-99.html
model 78-3 says
"Walking Foot - One Needle. Max. speed 1600 spm. For lightweight work in imitation leather; upholstery. Automobile tops. Combined upper and needle feed. No under feed."
and it uses needles "16x99; 16x100; 16x198"
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Another beast:
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/for/4449420462.html
For stitching books up to 1 1/2" inches thick. Length of stitch 1 to the inch; clearance under presser foot 5/8 inches. Alternating pressers. Drills hole before stitch is made. Speed 80 to 120 RPM.
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/for/4449420462.html
For stitching books up to 1 1/2" inches thick. Length of stitch 1 to the inch; clearance under presser foot 5/8 inches. Alternating pressers. Drills hole before stitch is made. Speed 80 to 120 RPM.
Last edited by miriam; 05-01-2014 at 01:21 PM.
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Another beast:
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/for/4449420462.html
For stitching books up to 1 1/2" inches thick. Length of stitch 1 to the inch; clearance under presser foot 5/8 inches. Alternating pressers. Drills hole before stitch is made. Speed 80 to 120 RPM.
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/for/4449420462.html
For stitching books up to 1 1/2" inches thick. Length of stitch 1 to the inch; clearance under presser foot 5/8 inches. Alternating pressers. Drills hole before stitch is made. Speed 80 to 120 RPM.
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