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 Topic: Older machine info please!Posted: 03 February 2008 at 10:43pm |
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Hi all,
Newbie here looking to get an older sewing machine to sew sails and make repairs. Nothing to intense, sails are for a 24' boat. What should the machine be able to do? What models/brands should I look for? Is there a book or site with information on older machines and there capabilites? edit/ specifically any thoughts on the Pfaff 130? Thanks all for the help and any advice would be much appreciated. Edited by AdamS - 04 February 2008 at 8:29am |
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Posted: 04 February 2008 at 9:29am |
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Of course I am biased to the Sailrite machines so my recommendation is the Ultrafeed LSZ-1.
Sailrite does sell a book called the "Sail Repair Manual" #36302 which discusses souping up a home sewing machine and also covers older home machines which have some beef to them. You might get this book.
Phaff 130 is a good older machine and they do reasonably well. The main drawbacks will be no walking foot, nominal power and short straight stitch length which is not ideal for canvas work.
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Posted: 04 February 2008 at 9:39am |
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Matt,
Thank you for the reply. Unfortunately I can't afford the LSZ-1 right now and need something to get me through a couple sail repairs and maybe a sail kit. I know this is a dumb question, but what is "no walking foot?" I assume a technical term for automatic feed? Please correct me if I'm wrong. |
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Posted: 04 February 2008 at 5:03pm |
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The 138 has a drop feed mechanism. This means there is a feet dog and a sled foot above it. When the foot it lowered it applies pressure to the fabric against the feed dog creating motion. A walking foot has the same feed dog but also has a foot which walks in unison with the feed dog thereby pulling the cloth from both top and bottom surfaces.
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Posted: 05 February 2008 at 12:41am |
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Matt, Thanks for the help. The 138's are tough to find. Thanks again for your time.
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Posted: 05 February 2008 at 9:09am |
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I am sorry. I meant to say Phaff 130 in my postings above. Although, the 138 is also a drop feed mechanism like the 130. The 138 is a better choice but you are correct that they are harder to find and also more expensive. I do have an Ultrafeed LSZ-1 in stock now that can be had for a deal. Call me at 800-348-2769. Thanks, Matt
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Many of old sewing machines do not come with manual(
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Older machine info please!
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