Our $5 Chandler HP2 pinking machine
 

At the same auction at which we bought our tan FW for $35, we bought an odd looking little cast iron machine device that made us wonder "what is this thing??". Research and help from folks on a leather working forum my DH participates in reveals that it is a "pinking machine" from the 1930's(?). Beautifully made and not a speck of rust, this little fella is neat just to play with. A $5 bill well spent we think.

That is a very neat looking machine. The funny part of it is it might be worth much more than you paid. Definitely look into that.

Kat

is it for pinking leather? or what. very interesting.

Definitely interesting. What was it used for?

I have my grandmoher's pinking machine. I loved to play with it when I was little.

This is Penny's husband Don, adding a little information . Thank you for your compliments all. The final determination as to what it is was made when some other members on a leather crafting forum I joined saw the photos. A link was posted to the international sewing machine collectors where I saw a photo of different pinking machines. Among them were Singers, this one, and I think others too. Really a treat to see old photos of machines we didn't even know existed. Penny and I love collecting old sewing machines and sewing accessories. This will be displayed proudly with our stuff. Don

Puppy looks like she's hoping she's not about to be "pinked".

Puppy is probably wondering what all the fuss is about and its not about her/him LOL

Great find---a pinking machine and a $35 FW. Your lucky day.