Sewing Machine for Canvas/Upholstery Work
02-20-2020 | 08:22 AM
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We picked up an old school Consew 206RB. Heavy duty industrial machine about 10 years ago. It can sew through anything, it has a walking foot. No Frills, Forward Reverse and like the Energizer Bunny. Just keeps going.
This is an example picture, it came mounted to table with Motor, "Hot Foot Throttle"...lol.
This is an example picture, it came mounted to table with Motor, "Hot Foot Throttle"...lol.
Padraig
02-20-2020 | 10:47 AM
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03-04-2020 | 01:00 AM
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We picked up an old school Consew 206RB. Heavy duty industrial machine about 10 years ago. It can sew through anything, it has a walking foot. No Frills, Forward Reverse and like the Energizer Bunny. Just keeps going.
This is an example picture, it came mounted to table with Motor, "Hot Foot Throttle"...lol.
This is an example picture, it came mounted to table with Motor, "Hot Foot Throttle"...lol.
Back to the topic, from what I've learned Consew, Juki's and metal Singers (though are not that easy to maintain) are the best options.
And please, don't even try to use so-called newer HD machines - these are crappy built and won't sew through several layers of jeans, not to mention they're completely useless for a vinyl. Been there, done that, so I won't ever try to use m'lady's machine for upholstery.
Though I wasn't so lucky with used "vintage" units, so I got Sailrite in the end (the basic one). And it works perfect for me.
