Originally Posted by
lverano
T....I've looked at a singer 29k hand crank machine, used for patching boots, so that may be a consideration. I've also got my eye on a Singer 402w100. ....
What are your thoughts experts?
I'm no expert, but if I were going to sew leather that thick, I would look for a machine that its intended purpose was to sew leather that thick. Not all
industrial machines are for sewing leather. From my understanding, many
industrial machines are for sewing on regular fabric. According to
http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mach...s-400-499.html the 402 was for sewing clothing, including overalls, not leather.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
ETA - Also you will note many of the machines take different systems of needles. The ismacs.net link also states which system of needles the machines takes. You might want to check the availability of said system and sizes thereof.