beachmaster Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 So, I got a new sewing machine like... 6 months ago? A singer 'Heavy Duty" or the equivalent in different plastic. Well, shes gone tits up. So I now wish that instead of spending over $300 on this "better" sewing machine, I would have spent the current $780 on the Sailrite that I just purchased. Oddly similar to the gun industry eh? Expect a sale next week to help me finish paying for the dang thing lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 No warranty help on the old one? That sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 The sewing machines from 20-25 years ago were good, the ones made now....that are "affordable" aren't made for anything heady duty. My mother knows this from experience also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 My wife bakes alot and kept killing mixers. Finally found her some vintage 40year old hobart mixer and its a tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 My wife has a kitchen aid that was her mother's. Still going strong after almost 40 yrs. We also have her sewing machine, singer with the Foot plate on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted October 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Yeah, the old crappy one that I started with lasted like what... two years? The new $300 one? Like 6 months. Tarnation. I probably could have easily fixed the old one too knowing what I know now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 I have a saying that I have been using for a couple decades..... Education is expensive, one way or another, you will pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Jacob, I will help offset the cost of the new machine you just bought. If you can get me a sling in the next 2 weeks, before all these assheads invade my personal space again, I will pay extra, brother. I need the same sling you made for me on the Pig Puncher. This one: For a rush order, if you can do it, I'll shoot you a hundred bucks right now, brother. I need that same sling, in the worst way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted October 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 98, Ill text ya. Your #1 on my list. Sadly, without a sewing machine, I can't make it happen. But my machine should be in asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreQRiDeR Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) Get yourself a Consew or Yuki walking-foot industrial machine. I got one a few years ago for $600 used. table and motor. Sews through heavy leather/bags/canvas like butter. Anything else will eventually break sewing heavy slings/webbing like that. Edited October 20, 2017 by FreQRiDeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I like the 2-color idea you text me, brother - that would be perfect! Zero rush, seriously. If you get the machine, and you get the time, that would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guruofhotrod Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 8 hours ago, FreQRiDeR said: Get yourself a Consew or Yuki walking-foot industrial machine. I got one a few years ago for $600 used. table and motor. Sews through heavy leather/bags/canvas like butter. Anything else will eventually break sewing heavy slings/webbing like that. I think you meant Zuki, we use a lot of nylon webbing and treated canvas where I work (prospecting/small scale mining equipment) and have been using a Zuki machine for years with great success - very dependable machines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreQRiDeR Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 We're both wrong. It's Juki! It's pronounced Yoo-key tho. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guruofhotrod Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Yep, that's itI don't know how I messed that up - damn the years are taking their toll! Great sewing machines though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I almost got a Juki. I think that the Sailrite machine that I got will hold up great, but with that being said, when I get larger, I plan to have a straight stitch and a zig zag specific juki, as they are more powerful undoubtedly. The issue is that the Jukis wont do both stitches, and right now I need that. What is nice about the Sailrite is that it comes with advance maintenance instructions, and if you have problems with anything, tech support will not only walk you through how to fix it on the phone, but will also send you a video or link you to a youtube video demonstrating how to fix it, that is pretty awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 On 10/20/2017 at 9:43 AM, 98Z5V said: I like the 2-color idea you text me, brother - that would be perfect! Zero rush, seriously. If you get the machine, and you get the time, that would be awesome. Text sent bud, I look forward to making your sling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreQRiDeR Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 6 hours ago, beachmaster said: I almost got a Juki. I think that the Sailrite machine that I got will hold up great, but with that being said, when I get larger, I plan to have a straight stitch and a zig zag specific juki, as they are more powerful undoubtedly. The issue is that the Jukis wont do both stitches, and right now I need that. What is nice about the Sailrite is that it comes with advance maintenance instructions, and if you have problems with anything, tech support will not only walk you through how to fix it on the phone, but will also send you a video or link you to a youtube video demonstrating how to fix it, that is pretty awesome! Those Sailrite's look pretty sturdy!! I never heard of them before. I never even knew they made a portable, walking foot machine? I have 5 industrial sewing machines, a cutting table. Cutting machines, etc. all in storage because I don't have the room to set up shop where I live now. I was in the rag biz for over 30 years. Patternmaking/Production, I can sew/engineer pretty much anything that can be sewn. I even have a full Gerber computer Patternmaking/Grading system with plotter and digitizer. PM me if you need any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted November 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 10/21/2017 at 4:47 PM, FreQRiDeR said: Those Sailrite's look pretty sturdy!! I never heard of them before. I never even knew they made a portable, walking foot machine? I have 5 industrial sewing machines, a cutting table. Cutting machines, etc. all in storage because I don't have the room to set up shop where I live now. I was in the rag biz for over 30 years. Patternmaking/Production, I can sew/engineer pretty much anything that can be sewn. I even have a full Gerber computer Patternmaking/Grading system with plotter and digitizer. PM me if you need any advice. Dude, you are awesome!!! I will make sure to do that! Sorry for the delay!!! Haha Its so cool to see such a rich community here though, you guys are awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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