Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Billy, I posted this in the shop thread but perhaps it belongs here.
It is a Singer Industrial Electric Sewing Machine 206K43. The owner just replied with this: "The machine needs work. The motor runs, but the clutch needs repair. This is not a machine to be used for quilting. It is for upholstry, canvas and drapery extra heavy duty. It is about 50 to 60 years old."
Is he correct or could I use it for longarming? And, how hard would it be to repair the clutch? What should I offer if it is something I can use as a long arm? He is asking $50. Thanks.
He is right because of the oil bath oiling system. The machines have a tendency to leak and no need in getting that on the quilt if you do not need to. I would go with a 31-15 because its just a Model 15 on some serious steroids. But it would be a good machine if you want to collect an industrial model to say you have one.
Billy