Heavy-duty singer or a Sewline, Tuffsew

[Forester82]

I'm looking at getting a sewing machine will the heavy-duty singer go through multiple layers of webbing or would an industrial sewing machine be a better option if so would you go with a new machine or used. @ckossuth, @skell

 

[benny a gregoire jr.]

Im considering the rex 607z with the sailrite monster 2 crank upgrade

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[Forester82]

Thanks I'll take a look at that one

 

[benny a gregoire jr.]

Thanks I'll take a look at that one

They are 350 on amazon right now. Its a thompson design also. $150 ish to add the monster wheel. Ive seen a lot of good reviews. Im between houses while mines being built and no where to put it or use it. Im gonna pull that trigger the day i move. I have so many projects in mind.

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[BudgetBuck1]

I'm looking at getting a sewing machine will the heavy-duty singer go through multiple layers of webbing or would an industrial sewing machine be a better option if so would you go with a new machine or used. @ckossuth, @skell

I have both. My advice would be that if your intent is to only sew one or two projects just get the singer heavy duty. It will work for most things with a quality needle and thread and is inexpensive. The heavy-duty singer should go through multiple webbing layers but if you plan to continue sewing and picking it up as a serious hobby I would try and find a used industrial machine or something like benny a. gregoire jr. mentioned above. I started with a $100 singer machine and did my first saddle and found that I love to make things with a sewing machine so I picked up two heavy duty commercial machines for cheap and have sewn at least 20 different hunting projects so far including a few saddles for family. It can be addicting. After using a commercial machine it is hard to go back to a starter machine. I would also recommend a walking foot model.

 

[skell]

I have a 1953 Singer 201-2. Picked it up for $60 after watching Craigslist for a few months. I have pushed it through 3 layers of seatbelt webbing, 2 layers of 500D cordura, and 2 layers of milspec grosgrain at once. Some of that I turned the wheel by hand to save the motor a little wear. I have pretty well maxed out my Singer. I love the machine...it is a thing of beauty. I really like the old machines.

With that said...I still keep my eye out for a good deal on an industrial walking foot machine. The more hunting stuff I sew....the more I want to sew.

I would have to echo @BudgetBuck1 's comments. QUALITY needle and thread make a BIG difference.