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Hi Frank,
Thank you for answering me. I am interested in the straight stitch because
I don't think I would use the zig zag stitch enough to warrant the extra
money. I just don't know anything about these kinds of machines and knew
that somebody on here would know. Do they make a pretty top stitch? I
want that and I also want to use it for sewing handbags, etc. But, I don't
work much with leather over 5 oz. Most of mine is 3-4 oz. weight, because
I just do small items. I can handstitch with the really heavy thread if I
need to. I don't have a problem with that at all, but I do need a machine
for the purses. I think my home machine will sew the 69 thread and might
even do the heavier thread too. I don't have any to try, but I am going to
get some. I did get the needles to use for leather and it sews the 3-4 oz
leather great, and I think it would even sew the 4-5 oz., so I'm not even
sure I need to get one of the other machines. I might could use the money
for other things. I think I'll order some of the 69 thread and see if my
machine will do ok with it. I can't see spending almost $700 for something
my home machine will sew. By the way, my machine is an old, old, Phaff,
one of the steel models that I was told would outlast my grandchildren.
LOL......It does sew great. I'll look at the website, tho and see what
they have to say.
Thank you again. Keep in touch, ok?
Diann

At 10:16 PM 11/18/2009 -0500, you wrote:
> 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
>& 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/CommercialLeatherDiscussio&t=&&pub=&sec=&slk=4
>
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>> 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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