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[F1addict!]

I have always had good luck with Schmidt needles.


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[bj139]

I am waiting for sewing machine parts to arrive so I bought a rubber gromment and split it in half with a knife. Each half fits nicely on two of my Singer machine bobbin winders and works OK although a little tight.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-1-125-in-Rubber-Grommet/3013199

Edit: It works better for my Singer 404 since the bobbin winder does not lock in place. It is tight on my 15-91 and needs a bit of coaxing to run well.

 

[bj139]

I got the bobbin case for my Singer 15-91. I wound thread on the bobbin with the makeshift rubber grommet bobbin winder tire. It sewed well through two layers of webbing. The direct drive motors seem to power through the already sewn sections much better than the belt drive motors on my other machines. Here is a photo of the webbing and a photo of my broken bobbin shuttle which seemed to make no difference. I filed it later and the metal seemed as hard as the file. I used a diamond knife sharpener to smooth the rough edges. The sailrite calculator says the webbing stitches have a MBS of 2835 lbs. I guess I am ready to cut some fabric and webbing.

 

[Ols]

This would be a new endeavor for me, but one that I think I could get in to and could be beneficial. This is what the wife has at home right now. Would this work for the majority of my needs in hunting related thread injecting?

 

[bj139]

This would be a new endeavor for me, but one that I think I could get in to and could be beneficial. This is what the wife has at home right now. Would this work for the majority of my needs in hunting related thread injecting?

Trying it is the only way to tell. Heavier machines are recommended for sewing webbing and other heavy material.

 

[tcmetrohunter]

What do you guys think about this one? Seems like it could use it for saddle stuff and everything else around the house. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/hsh/d/minneapolis-singer-professional-5/7066273347.html

 

[slonstdy]

Alright guys I need some input, here's my story.

I've got a 15-91 that I refurbished and is in great shape that I want to use to make some diy saddles. It lays a beautiful stitch on multiple layers of cotton and denim items and most times with doubled up webbing. I say most times because on my practice pieces of webbing I found the machine would work fine laying a stitch in one direction but when I rotate the webbing 90 degrees to continue making a box pattern for example the needle would get stuck in the webbing while going in the new direction and I would have to use the manual flywheel with my right hand and help the needle out with my left hand to free it from the webbing. The underside bobbin thread doesn't lay as uniform and even as the top stitch either and sometimes the thread breaks, and yes I have tried different tension settings on both the bobbin and top stitch. I've been using singer needles from 16 to 20 with Gutermann tera 40 thread. The saddles I want to make will require going thru three layers of webbing and with my machine the stitching becomes noticeably more erratic and uneven to the point I will not attempt to produce a saddle with it.

So, my first question is have I reached the limits of the machines capabilities?

Now the next part...

I'm contemplating going deeper down this rabbit hole and buy a heavier duty machine. I know some love their Juki's while others have gone the industrial machine route but I don't want to spend $1300 plus to make a few saddles so industrial is not in my future unless I can pick up a used one at a discount. The Sailrite LSZ-1 seems like a great machine, walking foot and able to do a zigzag stitch for under $1k. The Juki 8700 is in the same price range but isn't a walking foot and unable to do a zigzag so I'm leaning towards the Sailrite because of the additional features and the portability. Does anyone own a Sailrite or have experience with one? More importantly, is there any doubt that the machine is capable of sewing three or four layers of webbing?

I'd love to hear input from the experienced thread injectors here on the pros and cons of any capable machine to meet my needs.

 

[Homebrew454]

Alright guys I need some input, here's my story.

I've got a 15-91 that I refurbished and is in great shape that I want to use to make some diy saddles. It lays a beautiful stitch on multiple layers of cotton and denim items and most times with doubled up webbing. I say most times because on my practice pieces of webbing I found the machine would work fine laying a stitch in one direction but when I rotate the webbing 90 degrees to continue making a box pattern for example the needle would get stuck in the webbing while going in the new direction and I would have to use the manual flywheel with my right hand and help the needle out with my left hand to free it from the webbing. The underside bobbin thread doesn't lay as uniform and even as the top stitch either and sometimes the thread breaks, and yes I have tried different tension settings on both the bobbin and top stitch. I've been using singer needles from 16 to 20 with Gutermann tera 40 thread. The saddles I want to make will require going thru three layers of webbing and with my machine the stitching becomes noticeably more erratic and uneven to the point I will not attempt to produce a saddle with it.

So, my first question is have I reached the limits of the machines capabilities?

Now the next part...

I'm contemplating going deeper down this rabbit hole and buy a heavier duty machine. I know some love their Juki's while others have gone the industrial machine route but I don't want to spend $1300 plus to make a few saddles so industrial is not in my future unless I can pick up a used one at a discount. The Sailrite LSZ-1 seems like a great machine, walking foot and able to do a zigzag stitch for under $1k. The Juki 8700 is in the same price range but isn't a walking foot and unable to do a zigzag so I'm leaning towards the Sailrite because of the additional features and the portability. Does anyone own a Sailrite or have experience with one? More importantly, is there any doubt that the machine is capable of sewing three or four layers of webbing?

I'd love to hear input from the experienced thread injectors here on the pros and cons of any capable machine to meet my needs.

I went with the Juki but the LSZ-1 was the other one I was seriously looking at getting. It would sew through what you need. They have a bunch of videos on the capabilities of that machine.

It is a portable industrial machine.

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[bj139]

Alright guys I need some input, here's my story.

I've got a 15-91 that I refurbished and is in great shape that I want to use to make some diy saddles. It lays a beautiful stitch on multiple layers of cotton and denim items and most times with doubled up webbing. I say most times because on my practice pieces of webbing I found the machine would work fine laying a stitch in one direction but when I rotate the webbing 90 degrees to continue making a box pattern for example the needle would get stuck in the webbing while going in the new direction and I would have to use the manual flywheel with my right hand and help the needle out with my left hand to free it from the webbing. The underside bobbin thread doesn't lay as uniform and even as the top stitch either and sometimes the thread breaks, and yes I have tried different tension settings on both the bobbin and top stitch. I've been using singer needles from 16 to 20 with Gutermann tera 40 thread. The saddles I want to make will require going thru three layers of webbing and with my machine the stitching becomes noticeably more erratic and uneven to the point I will not attempt to produce a saddle with it.

So, my first question is have I reached the limits of the machines capabilities?

Now the next part...

I'm contemplating going deeper down this rabbit hole and buy a heavier duty machine. I know some love their Juki's while others have gone the industrial machine route but I don't want to spend $1300 plus to make a few saddles so industrial is not in my future unless I can pick up a used one at a discount. The Sailrite LSZ-1 seems like a great machine, walking foot and able to do a zigzag stitch for under $1k. The Juki 8700 is in the same price range but isn't a walking foot and unable to do a zigzag so I'm leaning towards the Sailrite because of the additional features and the portability. Does anyone own a Sailrite or have experience with one? More importantly, is there any doubt that the machine is capable of sewing three or four layers of webbing?

I'd love to hear input from the experienced thread injectors here on the pros and cons of any capable machine to meet my needs.

Another one you might consider is the Rex machine which is a clone of the Sailrite for around $450. You will need to apply a few fixes from what I have seen on the internet. Most people seem happy with it. I bought a Viking Husqvarna CL21A which needs repair on ebay. I am not sure if it will sew as is but I will post my experience with it here when I get it. It has a two speed gearbox for Sailrite type low speed sewing but no walking foot.
My 15-91 sews fine through two layers of webbing. Do you have the potted motor? It seems much stronger than my belt driven machines. At least these all steel drivetrain sewing machines are much cheaper than crossbows or saddles so I am saving a ton of money. He who dies with the most toys wins. Here is a video I liked.

 

[slonstdy]

Yes sir it's a potted motor, I believe the 15-90 is the belt driven model. My motor armature does have signs of grease intrusion on the windings, not worst case scenario like I've seen illustrated but not squeaky clean either. It's possible that my motor is on it's final leg which could be why my machine is struggling a bit. I'll do some research on the Rex machines, thanks for the suggestion.

 

[pchunterpa]

I found a couple different juki 8700h which is the one for heavier fabric around $7-800 range, but if you do a search on eBay for walking foot sewing machine you will find a bunch of used industrial walking doors for $4-1000 depending on what it is

 

[bj139]

I found a couple different juki 8700h which is the one for heavier fabric around $7-800 range, but if you do a search on eBay for walking foot sewing machine you will find a bunch of used industrial walking doors for $4-1000 depending on what it is

Reading a bit more about the Juki 8700, I found that it is an industrial machine for light to medium fabrics not a machine for heavy fabrics. Juki has another machine with a walking foot for heavy fabrics.

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[pchunterpa]

Reading a bit more about the Juki 8700, I found that it is an industrial machine for light to medium fabrics not a machine for heavy fabrics. Juki has another machine with a walking foot for heavy fabrics.
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There is a juki 8700s and juki 8700h
But in general I think a real walking foot machine is best for going over uneven materials and evenly feeding thicker materials

I have a portable walking foot machine coming from Canada but still look for a full size industrial walking foot. The juki 1181n and the consew 206rb have been the ones I have looked at mostly.

 

[bj139]

I just bought a used Trophyline saddle that had it's leg straps cut off. I was going to sew on new straps. The TL saddle has thick webbing. I think it is overbuilt but that is just my opinion. I just bought a Morse sewing machine, made in Japan in the 50's and with a #16 needle it went right through 2 layers of webbing on the saddle at least a quarter inch thick and sewed across it under power. I had to manually raise the presser foot to get the webbing under it. Maybe I don't really need such a heavy duty machine just to make a saddle.

 

[bj139]

There is a juki 8700s and juki 8700h
But in general I think a real walking foot machine is best for going over uneven materials and evenly feeding thicker materials

I have a portable walking foot machine coming from Canada but still look for a full size industrial walking foot. The juki 1181n and the consew 206rb have been the ones I have looked at mostly.

I was thinking if should I try to find a Juki but it runs in a oil bath. I only want to make a few saddles for me not go into production for sale. I don't need something too elaborate or expensive.

 

[pchunterpa]

I was thinking if should I try to find a Juki but it runs in a oil bath. I only want to make a few saddles for me not go into production for sale. I don't need something too elaborate or expensive.

That’s one nice thing about the consew is that it doesn’t have a oil pan underneath but has oil ports on top that you oil every day you plan on sewing

 

[gcr0003]

Can the featherweight Singer model 221 be used for saddle making purposes?

 

[Gary330]

I bought a singer 15-91 and have been very happy with what it will power through. Couldn't go into saddle making business but I think it is fine to make a few for yourself.

 

[slonstdy]

Just an FYI...

Sailrite has an awesome sale going on right now until Feb 17th

10% off storewide with code "THINKSPRING"and free shipping on orders over $99

 

[pchunterpa]

Well my semi industrial walking foot machine is here. It’s an omega walking foot that does straight stitch and zig zag and has a 9” bed.
So far making some more gear straps it is doing pretty well, size 16 needle and v69 thread