Leathercraft Tool

Diann,
I'm not sure which model Springfield Leather Co has but I've used the
LSZ-1 with the monster flywheel for sewing wallets and purses using 69 and
96 thread, I haven't used the 138 yet.
For anything over 5oz veg tan I sew with the Tippman Boss or hand stitch.
I've had the Sailrite LSZ-1 for 5 years now and love it. The newest
Sailrite's have a much improved positive lock clutch system and the latest
catalog shows some great prices on the machines (both straight stitch and
zig zag (LS-1 & LSZ-1) with the monster flywheel and other accessories. You
might want to check their web site before you decide on a purchase
http://www.sailrite.com/ .

Frank J Zaharek Jr
Mountain Man Leather
http://moutainmanleather.com
Commercial Leather Discussion (list owner)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CommercialLeatherDiscussion/?v=1&t=directory&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=dir&slk=4

----- Original Message -----
From: "Diann Amberger" <DAmberger@centurytel.net>
To: <flasah@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:51 PM
Subject: [flasah] sewing machine

> Hi everyone,
> Ok, I need some opinions and advice, not necessarily in that order. LOL
> I have been approved thru my rehabilitation counselor (re-hab not for
> drugs
> or alcohol, but for a bad back) to buy up to $1500 worth of supplies to
> get
> me started in the leather business and I'm looking at the Sailrite
> portable
> sewing machine that Springfield Leather Co. has. The sales clerk told me
> it would sew 69 mm. thread and up to 138. Are those threads heavy enough
> to look great as top-stitching on handbags, wallets, or any other item
> that
> I want to stitch. I know it won't look like the stitching on a saddle,
> but
> is it heavy enough to look good.
> And also, does anyone use or know anything about this particular machine?
> I live in a mobile home and just simply don't have room for a big machine,
> so thought this would serve my purpose well, as I do not want to make big
> items like saddles.
> I thank all of you in advance for your input on this. I'm looking
> forward to hearing your opinions and advice on both the machine and
> threads.
> Diann

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