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Sewing Machines
Thomas,
There are tons of sewing machines on ebay and at the local sewing machine dealer and newspaper ads. Look in ebay for "Industrial Sewing Machines". Sometimes you can find one at an upholstery shop where they have upgraded and have the old one setting around. Usually the most you have to do is replace the cog timing belt. You want an industrial walking foot machine. There are a lot of 1930's and newer Singer and Juki machines available from $100-500. They are "Bullet Proof" and it looks like they will last for ever! Most in this price range do not have a reverse bar, so you use the knee arm to lift the foot and move the fabric backwards yourself. They mount on a special table that has the motor and clutch assembly below the table and a treadle to activate the clutch. They are not variable speed, they are intended for the clutch to be in or out, not slipped. I have two such machines and love them, one I equipped one with a newly released DC Variable speed motor that is a direct replacement mounting wise for the original motor, this makes going around corners a lot easier. The motors are $350.00 and worth every cent of it. If you are near Kansas City, MO, check with Missouri Sewing Machine Company on Truman Road., they have some reconditioned and ready for use for around $500. Don Dando |
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