LeanMachine
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I know almost nothing about newer machines. But yes you can find a used industrial machine in that price range if you are patient. A machine with a walking foot/walking needle is preferred for heavier and thicker work. Reverse is a mega plus and a lot of the machines you will come across will not have it. You will likely also need to spend about another $80 on a servo motor so you can actually control the thing.I already stole my mother in law's sewing machine that she got for christmas to make some fleece pouches and beanies. I'd really like to get started making some thicker material gear. Are there certain metrics to look at when choosing a machine? I'd like to keep it in about the $300 range. Are there machines to be had new in that price range that aren't total garbage. I wouldn't mind picking up an old machine, but I would worry about getting ripped off and having to dump a couple hundred bucks into it to get it running.
I stalk craigslist and facebook marketplace primarily. If you are ever looking at a machine, id be happy to give you my opinion on it but i am far from an expert. Being handy goes a long ways when working with older machine. Most need a little love and tuning up but nothing crazy.
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