The Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine Every Guy Wants and Why

I will explain what most people are looking for when they want to buy their first Industrial Sewing Machine.
Some examples of good first triple feed (walking foot, needle feed, drop feed) sewing machines: Singer 111 and 211, Juki LU-562 and 563, Seiko STH-8BLD, Consew 206-RB and others like these new machines ...
Consew 206RB-5 amzn.to/2PQ7lD7
Consew P1206RB amzn.to/37v32DB
Juki DNU-1541S amzn.to/37ybmSW
Juki LU-1508H amzn.to/2FdYUM6
Juki LU-1510N-7 amzn.to/2SQl0fQ
I talk about guys but I am not excluding the girls here. Sometimes these words are not necessarily gender specific. You know what I mean man? (See what I did there?) The girls are definitely welcome here.
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Filmed, Edited and Produced by Jason Potts
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Vann Westfold
May 2nd, 2007
Sampled Choir played on Steinberg's Halion.
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[@kittyjensen3784]

we love all your videos. Just getting ready to buy a machine, was thinking of Juki 1541s but saw reviews that the bobbin is a problem? Could you help us out, partner wants Juki 1508 but costs is a concern to me. Can't seem to find any used machines. Thank you

[@AlexanderDyer]

I recommend them both. The 1541 is a great machine. The bobbin loads differently than the 1508 but I don't think it makes that big of a difference. I address the bobbin loading of the 1541 here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5KxpKCdfbatitE Here is another video featuring the 1541. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXPEp56cltmUn68 Here is a video that compares the 1541 and the 1508 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYjZmmStjsuWb6M

[@kittyjensen3784]

We have watched the videos which were helpful. Do you sell used machines? Thank you for you swift reply. Kitty

[@AlexanderDyer]

Sometimes. On eBay but they don't come up very consistently, nothing right now.

[@StephenYoung-tb1pc]

Hello, I just acquired a used Juki LU562. I've been watching several videos, trying to better understand what's going on with these machines. I love your videos. Thanks for the information you share.

[@johnettebeaver1991]

I have been working, sewing professionally for over 43 years. Everything from marine upholstery, slip covers, auto and plane interiors, draperies, home upholstery, contract upholstery (hospitality, hospital, doctors offices etc.) repairs for our local Fire Department, Hang Glider covers, tarps for commercial trailers, convertible tops and the most fun of all costumes for our church Easter and Christmas Productions and many many more too numerous to remember. I have owned and operated my own shop since 1985. I retired and reopened my shop as I love what I do. It is art!I have a Consew 206 RB-1 it is almost 35 years old. It works just as beautifully today as it did the day I purchased it from a friend for $1000.00 and it was worth every penny. I have owned Phaff, Singer, Consew, Juki and a few other machines that do blind hems, zig zag walking foot, commercial serger, self Oiler shirt machine, etc. I am familiar with sewing machines of almost every brand. All have been great machines specific to their uses. But if I had to pick only one it is my Consew. At this time I have 7 different machines. The Consew is my go to for upholstery. It was the one that constantly works with few repairs and few adjustments being needed. The model I have 206 RB-1 also has a button in the bed of the machine that if the timing gets a bit off due to the needle hitting the foot or hitting something like a zipper. You push the button down, turn the flywheel until the machine gears click and lock into place and it self times and aligned everything back into place. I must also disclose that my husband worked for Sears as an Electronic Technician and sewing machines was one of the specialties he trained in. I have been blessed to have someone instantly available to keep all my machines running in top form. The Consew is the one he has had to deal with the least! It’s a beast of a beautiful piece of machinery and I encourage anyone thinking about a commercial machine to go with a Consew walking foot machine. The gentleman posting this video sells them and had a wonderful video about them but some may think he had a rea$on to give a po$itive review of them. I’m hear with no rea$on other than a love of a great machine. May you get as many wonderful years of use out of your as I have mine.

[@mikekosak9598]

How would I advertise to find business as a startup? I just discovered how much I love sewing and plan to try to start doing some work in 'semi-retirement' next year, but have no idea how I would find customers

[@johnettebeaver1991]

Mike Kosak when I started my Canvas and Marine upholstery shop years ago I had 500 flyers printed out and went to all the local Marinas and put flyers on every boat slip. I asked the Marina for permission first!! I never advertised again.

[@hybridpower8075]

Johnette Beaver how can I get in touch with you. Kindly [phone] [e-mail]

[@lillsportyshorty7165]

Can this sew saddle leather?

[@terrybuckingham792]

JohnetteBeaver

[@sevinstorey4365]

You are the first person to actually politely at the end of the video ask nicely to consider subscribing to your channel. Believe me that makes a huge difference in the way of you videos. I cannot stand those people who hijacked the beginning of the video for two minutes begging you to please like subscribe and turn on your notifications. It definitely turns me away from their videos. We all know how KZbin works, more subscribers the better your channel is. So just to say once more thank you for being considerate and respectful and I would definitely subscribe.

[@michaelkirwan177]

The camera work on this video is executed perfectly and the narration was seamlessly edited to what was occurring on the screen simultaneously. Any serious upholstery man, or woman would have their work benefit by owning a no nonsense industrial machine of this caliber. Superb video. Mike Kirwan - Kenmore, WA

[@home8046]

Absolutely

[@calivalley9056]

Good video, I was a Navy parachute rigger for 22 years, the Consew 206RB is the main machine used, short and long arm. I went to a school to learn how to rebuild them, and every other sewing machine used in the fleet. Consew is almost indestructible. However, the Singer class-7 was truly an impressive machine, very powerful. Had a First Class Petty Officer drive a needle through a nickel once, really drove home the idea that these machines can hurt you if do not respect them. Scared the hell out of some people. I know guys that went their whole career and never used the class-7, they always had someone else do the work.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Singer Class 7 - Beast

[@Khamomil]

Looks like a super-great machine. It can go slow, which is a feature that is absolutely necessary. The pro quality is unmistakable.

[@jimmygarlon750]

This machine helped put me though college back in the day. Worked after school and on weekends. 55 years ago, man time flies.

[@chrisriker6421]

Did the same thing in 71 and it's still a steady source of enjoyment, a hobby and extra income!

[@rockyreynolds4027]

I have this same machine I do Upholstery work in east Texas and for the last 22 years have used it daily and before that the guy who trained me used it for 20 years and yet to have a problem with it I now own several of them and the big bobbin is the main reason and the fact I can sew through 9 layers of leather easily

[@floridasaltlife]

This video led me to my Consew 206rb years ago when it came out and then I later bought the Seiko version as well. Both great machines and many thanks to Alexander Dyer for this original video on these machines !! I have had a blast sewing mostly boat canvas and fun personal projects as well, made a lot of side job money for the last few years. Even in retirement in Florida with limited space I brought the Seiko I bought new because i love using it so much and I have switched to awnings and sunshades now. Thanks Mr. Dyer

[@debielgirth7786]

Thank you so much. I just got my Dad's out of storage.. He pass 8 years ago and most likely had not use it for 5 years or more before that. Now I have lots of cleaning up to do. Realy looking forward to using it.

[@AlexanderDyer]

This is cool. I hope you have fun doing it. These things will respond well to a little TLC.

[@PhillipLandmeier]

What a beast. I love it. Thanks for posting this. The only industrial machine I've ever examined closely and watched being used was for sailmaking for big sailboats. This thing was a beast that looked a lot like the Consew, and green colored. It might have been a Consew. For sail work it had a super long arm, at least 3 feet. So it was beefy and heavy in order to maintain rigidity over that much reach. I was always amused that this tiny woman did all the sail work, heaving those huge masses of canvas around and precision sewing them on that giant machine.

[@grantsmith849]

I appreciated this video. I wanted something to do hotrod interiors, but didn't want to end up with a machine that wasn't suited to a hobbyist. You saved me a lot of headache with this video. I found a 260RB-3 today that needs a bit of love and cleaning. $220. It's a really hearty, straightforward piece of equipment. Thanks again.

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

You are the sewing machine expert. All the details about walking foot machines and other machines that you provide is my greatest source of knowledge about the mechanics of sewing machines. Thanks again.

[@AlexanderDyer]

I am a self taught hobbyist and there are others way more knowledgeable than me but I am glad to help where I can and hopefully in an entertaining way. Look up Uwe Grosse

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Alexander, thanks for mentioning and recommending Uwe Grosse. He is also helpful, like you are. Even though you say you are a self-taught hobbyist, I believe you underestimate your knowledge and expertise. And, btw you do do your videos in a very low keyed, entertaining way, just as you said you hoped you did. I learn the most by watching you, and your modesty in your knowledge is both refreshing and becoming. Thank you very much.

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Thornback, some people are dishonest. Some are honest. I’m not sure what your point is to me though.

[@kozkoz7776]

I just came across your site and I was emmediatley drawn in my mom was a seamstress and we had industrial sewing machines cause she made curtains heavy theatre type curtains and I was in awe by the sewing capabilities I'm a gear head and to this day we still own these machines your a great instructor I want to learn this as I do leather hobby only with a sewing awl

[@oh8wingman]

Quite possibly the best video on KZbin for explaining the basics of a walking foot machine. Kudos to you Sir.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you very much.

[@FUBAR956]

My brother, who's an upholsterer, has that same model sewing machine. My dad bought it when I was a kid and had it in his shop. That machine is a workhorse!

[@AlexanderDyer]

That's cool.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

A great video that I’m happy to see on KZbin i got into sewing only 10 years ago as a hobby i did start out doing exactly as you stated Vintage car interiors and boat upholstery for my own vessels i wish there were videos like yours back then but they just didnt exist i did winf up going with a Chinese walking foot off of Ebay and honestly it performs as promised and i found out that it is a hobby that i really enjoy doing prior i was a professional Woodworker for 20 years so i was used to machinery and detailed craftsmanship I did however watch whatever videos i could find and read any books i could locate my Mom who was a seamstress. Did show me a few tricks and I wasn’t afraid to ask strangers at my local supply places i do not really regret buying what i did at the time based on the information i had because at that time videos like yours didn’t exist to help educate the “Newbies” i basically knew i wanted a walking foot machine And simply found what was in my price range at that time if your video had existed i may had purchased one of the machines you discussed or mentioned because of the overall higher quality o the Japanese and German made machines ironically i do generally tell my freinds and family that these days you can usually find something you are interested about on KZbin and your video helps confirm that theory

[@teslabolt007]

Just took delivery of a Consew 206RB-1. Man, I thought mine looked like new until I saw this one. It looks like it was just unboxed! Nice specimen and I am sure it found a good home.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Absolutely and Congratulations

[@fredir3596]

Great video! You break it down so simply.

[@desneystubbs52]

Hi love this sewing machine have my 206RB-1 for about 15 years

[@greglevitz3141]

great channel. had a singer 111w151. no reverse great machine. traded for a new consew 205rb. love it

[@purpledaysable]

Wow! Your amazing information packed video was just what I needed to watch today, since I'm making decisions about getting a heavy duty machine. Thank You!

[@filthbomb]

Bought a magnificent consew machine at a garage sale very similar to this one for $200!.. It's a brand new machine, i had absolutely no experiance with upholstery and with the help from you and a guy named "chechaflo" I'm doing my own interiors on the hot rods I build, and it has literally saved me thousands of dollars ...thanks to both of you

[@PnwOnTour]

Chechaflo has the mad skills!

[@papergatorztv7087]

Yes cechaflow is nice also!!

[@johndough7160]

Those deals are so rare nowadays. Don't ever sell your machine. And if you travel never leave the head in the table.

[@INFIDEL82AA]

Glad to see other guys in the Hot rod field doing their own upholstery! Especially hearing that this type of machine is working well for you. That's what I do, as well.

[@penelope-oe2vr]

Lucckkyyyyy

[@edro.]

Doing some DD for my kid. "Dad I want to sew... Denim.." Ran across a 230 and found this. Thanks. She'll be tuning in in the future I'm sure.

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

The Consew 226 is the same but with a reversing paddle lever. I am extremely happy with mine...its built like a tank. I can use up to T138 thread in the top and T90 in the bobbin. The needle feed means you can leave the walking foot pressure light to prevent marking leather so much. This tank of a machine can also sew lighter garment material and thread just as well. Very versatile.

[@jbbolts]

thanks this is exactly what i was looking for... Ive got a tuffsew portable at the moment which does the job but its not very user friendly and im looking at a consew 226

[@k3nm3ist3r]

nice vid! going to start the search for one of these .. i have a couple of Singer 15-91's i refurbed, did the wiring and cleaned up the motors.. they work great except when I get into multiple layers/thick stuff.

[@wendygomez3]

Great videos! Nice clear information, just starting using a Seiko STW-8b to sew Binding tape onto carpets & you've been a great help, Thank you.

[@cudawantd1]

I have a Consew (CONsolidated SEWing Machine) 226R, yes my 226 thread length adjustment is more complex, and it uses the smaller bobbins, but-accessories and parts are interchangeable with the singer 111 including the bobbins

[@AlexanderDyer]

Singer 111 and its clones are great machines still. Juki lu-562 as another example is very much like your Consew 226R

[@JENNISWISS]

nice video. big machiene and very good content. thanke you fot your work👍😌

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much. That was very helpful and useful. I have a Juki industrial machine, and I really love 💕 it.....I’ve got some blinds to make, so I’m looking forward to seeing how they come out. Great video.

[@AlexanderDyer]

I just made some blinds too.kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJi4g5msgJh5g7c

[@breadbutt]

used to work at a place where we made heavy duty backpacks and messenger bags. there were 2 jukis and a consew. I for sure preferred the jukis, but that was mostly because the consew hadn't been taken care of and was loose as a goose. not to mention that it had an inverted revers lever (meaning that you lifted up on it to reverse rather than press down)

[@WoodyFixit]

Very helpful. Thanks. I had the opportunity to pick up walking foot sewing machine back in 2012 without knowing much it because I knew I'd want to do upholstery one day. I didn't know much about them. I'm just now getting things gathered to play with it. Turns out I made a great buy. It's a Consew 226. Love your video. I'm excited!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Cool story.

[@jtrent90]

the Seiko STW 8b is more common over here and just as sought after, my personal favourite! I've also been running a couple of chinese clones (a walking foot flatbed and a walking foot cylinder arm) for the past eight years and providing you aren't shy to a little mechanical tuning up at first, they're pretty good.

[@notwrkn2mch]

Bought the exact machine 23 years ago to fabricate boat tops....... It's never let me down and to see your video here confirms my choice back then

[@AlexanderDyer]

I bet that if you are like me you have sewn up a few things around the house too. Great machine.

[@notwrkn2mch]

@@AlexanderDyer Along with my tool box this Consew will always be with me. I would buy another if needed, i like it that much. Simple and strong. somewhat like a Mack Truck

[@trentmcguire415]

Fantastic information! Im thrilled I watched this before i purchased!

[@roythurston7799]

You’re damn right! This is the machine I wanted 40 years ago and I still have it today

[@duffkw]

This is very informative, I see now why the “old school” sewing machines are so sought after. I have two machines, Brother and Juki 2200 QVP, both are excellent machines for my purpose “quilting”. Yep, I’m 58 , male and I quilt, lots of quilts over the decades. sewing, well, I made a few things, but I’m old school. Awesome video, thanks for the education.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks Kenneth, you are not alone. According to KZbin analytics over 75% of my channel views are male. Keep up the good work.

[@keithlucas6260]

Don't feel alone...spent six years working for Bianchi Gunleather in Temecula CA and was their prototype designer....I own 8 machines from Pfaff to White Rotary, Singers, Nelco, Riccar, and Brother. I've had the pleasure of running 250 year old Cambell Bosworth saddle machines and everything in between.

[@brendadavis4254]

I just want to say this guy is RIGHT I have this same kind of machine and i have had mine at least 20 years but it looks exactly like his it may have some features that mine doesn't have. I make horse tack and sew a lot of nylon webbing and leather and have never had any problems with it. I love my machine. I also use a lot of other machines in my alteration business but i can hem jeans with my Consew

[@moto5513]

I bought a Consew 206 RB3 about 25 years ago and only use it occasionally. It is a great machine.

[@charlotteriehle2582]

Would you sale it

[@deltajohnny]

Very well explained! The best video that I have seen about that 😉😉😉

[@rexwilson6598]

I have 3 of these Sewing Machines, Great Machines and Video Too keep up the good work!

[@JM-zp7eo]

M bobbins are like quarter size. G bobbins are like nickel size. I love my 226rb 5. 2.5 stitches per inch on down. I put a reverse pedal on mine.

[@PatonHaus]

What a cool video, an unexpected youtube recommendation but I stayed 'til the end. This video makes me want to sew something.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Great! Thanks. I have a few project videos you may be interested in then.🙂

[@805gregg]

I have a Consew 226R for over 30 years, it will sew through 1/4" plywood, great machine

[@AlexanderDyer]

✨

[@cvasoyan6065]

I'm a newbie but my husband isn't, he used to made custom-made shoes. Since then he sold most of his machines with the exception of three. He's okay with me wanting to learn how to use them but has little time to teach me. That's where you have been a helpful. Thanks

[@AlexanderDyer]

Glad I can help.

[@Walibnzas]

You are absolutely correct, I do want one of these. Great vid.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks Andrew. The triple feed is great for sewing canvas and gear of all sorts.

[@dixxebell]

30 yrs in Upholstery Biz, and spent many hours with a Walking Foot I had the 1-11 and the Phaff All great machines!! As long as no plastic cogs they should last a lifetime.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Yes, I am not a fan of the plastic gears.

[@hullinstruments]

I live in the heart of textile industry. I think they call it the carpet capital of the world. Anyway, a buddy of mine owns a local scrapyard, and you would be very sad to see the tractor trailer loads of like new beautiful vintage machines that get dumped there. A lot of times they were never even put into production… The carpet Mills around here… Dozens and dozens of them have closed down over the past few years and continue to do so. It’s really sad to see the machines just get melted down for scrap. One guy literally had a dump truck full of 28,000 pounds of beautiful vintage machines. I salvage what I could, beautiful old lead to type sets for fabric and label printing, tons of amazing needles and trinkets to go along with the machines… But I don’t have anywhere to store dozens and dozens of heavy vintage machines. Some of them were still in their wooden crates from 50 years ago. I could’ve cried that day.

[@viscache1]

I love my Techsews but they cost me more than my first 4 years of university. But the oil bath lubrication, walking feet and infinitely controllable speed servo motors and sews any thickness of leather that can fit under the feet. There’s nothing like a pro machine! 10 years down the road and no regrets!

[@alanjones8579]

Alexander, in the 70's/80's I work on the Seiko STW8B as a mechanic, absolutely stellar machine, great video btw

[@AlexanderDyer]

Cool and Thanks

[@wrhj66]

I like that little re-cap of the video you did at the end there. Nicely done!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks Wes Hamby

[@albaneforleather]

Anyone who gives this video a thumbs down his got to be just a blatant jerk. The information presented is clear concise and extremely accurate. This is a very nice presentation and I wish I had done it myself.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you so much for the nice words. I learned everything I know about industrial machines on the internet and your channel has had a significant influence on my growth. As you always say, Pay it Forward and you definitely practice what you preach. Thanks for everything.

[@josematias5137]

I owe a consew 206 rb and a yuky dnu 1541 and my go to machine is my consew 206 hands down an awesome pice of engineering im a co owner of Miller's upholstery in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. And Alexander is absolutely right

[@conservativetothecor]

I found an old Universal made in Japan on Etsy. Works great , great price. Work with industrial all day . Love heavy duty machines. The newer ones dont hold a candle to them.

[@billastell3753]

I have a Jiki LU563. bought it years ago when I was an upholsterer. I haven't upholstered for 25 years but I will never part with the Juki. I is a sweet machine. I don't use it often but when it is great for heavy work with the walking foot and solid construction.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Yes, a very good performer. I like Juki. Lots of good machines. Thanks

[@MrStevezed]

hard to find most of these in sydeny australia but find this more commonly, so will just go for this Seiko STH-8BLD thanks for advice it helped alot !

[@AlexanderDyer]

That is a solid machine. Have fun with it. Thanks.

[@DR-uu9dc]

I just finished a gift pajama pants project for all the girls in my family. When Embellishing the tee shirts with woven fabrics, ribbons and lace the Tee shirt material stretched and made the appliqués and doo-dads puckered and the shirt

[@busdrivermike13]

Very cool, I’ve been thinking about getting a machine To start sewing leather as a hobby and I really like this one as it’s seems so simple

[@jonnda]

I have never seen a machine like that. It's a really cool mechanism to watch.

[@AlexanderDyer]

They really are amazing.

[@conchosewing]

great video! Im trying to get my hands on some triple feed machine for the stuff im sewing. i need it badly :D great channel

[@inkyguy]

Nice. Very nice. Thank you. Up voted. 👍🏾

[@BradWilkins]

Good point on manual V auto lube, I rev up my Juki before I start stitching.

[@AlexanderDyer]

That is smart.

[@WroughtIronEffects]

Great video. Clear and super helpful info! Thank you!

[@AlexanderDyer]

I appreciate that Ed Chew.

[@geraldwest3428]

Excellent presentation and comprehensive. I am just beginning this journey and look forward to purchasing my first machine as I become more informed. Thank you for your valuable expertise!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks and have fun!

[@user-cs8qb9mb4n]

Wow, doing research now, and this was such a great help, Thank you Thank you

[@AlexanderDyer]

Great! Your Welcome. Thank you.

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

I've had them all in 50 yrs of upholstering. My favorite and best sewing style by far is my Juki LU-1510. Of course you have to the bucks to buy one. Having this Consew or any other machine similar either horizontal or vertical hook is like going back to horse and buggy vs my 2019 SuperDuty.

[@Vivaldi111]

I'm not sure that the Juki LU-1510 sews much better than this Consew to justify the price difference. At the end of the day its still just a needle making a stitch. If you're in a factory where efficiency and speed will save you big bucks, then yeah a heavily assisted machine makes sense.

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

@@Vivaldi111 I meant to state I have a LU1510N-7. And it does sew better and faster as well as easier. I too have been sewing canvas upholsetery for over 50 yrs and owned many machines. I will never go back to a manual machine after 13 yrs using the Juki. I talke to many long time stitchers and they still resist change even thou it's much better. I must say they are the loosers and I'm so proud an old fart like me can still change when I see a better way. Consew was one of the poorest quality of them.

[@goshen77]

This is a very informative video on heavy duty machins. I really liked the one on gussying up the Pfaff. Although I am not equipped with all that heay duty stuff, your videos are very helpful for other chores and prjects. Do not chag e a thing about your approach to teaching it is appreciated.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you very much.

[@dcfire2222]

Worked at Union Special for 15 years, great machines.

[@AlexanderDyer]

For Sure!

[@catherinedilworth1363]

Good, informative video. Thank you.

[@pubrally]

Any channel that endorses big bobbins get my support. SUBBED.

[@bobcatt2294]

Good presentation - well produced with good audio levels and camera angles. Thumbs up.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you for noticing.

[@ronaldwhittaker6327]

never been able to source anything of the heft of this sort i thank you for the info.

[@BradKaboord]

Wish I found your channel long ago. Good stuff here. Please share anything you think will be help full.

[@131dyana]

Loved that video. Thanks.

[@Automedon2]

I've had my Consew for 15 years - I used it daily for 10 of those years. Before that it was in an upholstery/boat cover shop and before that it was in industrial use. It is an incredible machine. I have punished it through thick and heavy material and it's never skipped a stitch, never let me down. A customer wanted yellow top stitching and all I had in yellow was 207. I put 92 on the bobbin and 207 on top, and I finished the job without a hitch. I have the high end German machines too, but my Consew will go with me to the grave.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Nice work.

[@pbaker409]

Never skipped a stitch? Literally or figuratively? I’ve run a canvas shop for thirty years and getting a burr on the needle or hook is part of the fun including dropping the odd stitch now and again.

[@stitchthisditchthat259]

@@pbaker409 where are you located ?

[@tanjowil9743]

Thank you so much for the video.

[@jsoverland]

Just bought a 206RB-3, great video!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Great! Looking forward to seeing what you make with it.

[@MOVIMKR7]

Nice bro. I'm a newby. Learned a lot. Thanks

[@wandawalker3263]

Warren Kelly

[@gergemall]

Beautiful machine, I’m learning. Thanks very much.❤

[@deweybarnes61]

I have a Chandsew 555, I like it...similar to the Juki 555

[@stoneblue1795]

Always a pleasure man. Neat stuff.

[@georgef1176]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@kipsalviv5742]

Thank you so much Sir, i know what i need now.

[@travisdamkroger5648]

I have a Singer 211U566A and it's bobbin 1 1/8" dia x .1/2" thick. I know there are multiple 211 models, which may explain the different bobbin sizes.

[@antonioteul3590]

Thanks for sharing the video. Greetings from 🇧🇿

[@chrisheath623]

Excellent, detailed information and a well made video.Brilliant. As a sailor looking to get into a heavy duty machine everyone just bangs on about Sailrite. Probably a good machine but it’s fantastic to see alternatives so well explained and so well reviewed. Keep up the great work.

[@beaconbus]

I am also a sailor and thought I was set on a Sailrite. After hearing the Sailrite run and the older Japanese machines run, I believe I have changed my mind. The only way I might choose Sailrite over Juki, Consew, etc is if I wanted something small and portable to store on the boat.

[@JustSusan]

I have heard - that the Sailrite machines are simply Singer machines rebranded. I'm not sure on that, I could be very wrong, but that is what I have read a few times. Sailrite has a very good thing going on, I do like their company. They provide good educational videos and support. I don't have a Sailrite machine. With the exchange on the $USD, with tax and shipping, a Sailrite is around 4K CAD for me and that's too much for me. Maybe some day. I have the identical machine featured in this video. I was told that it is a Taurus. Except for some adjustments it has served me well since buying it for $500 from a friend 13 years ago. 💪

[@beaconbus]

@@JustSusan Great buy! I think they Salirite is a clone of the old Thompson walking foot machine. I am in 100% agreement with you on their excellent how-to videos!

[@caddi70]

I have a 111w155 Singer. I made a whole backseat set for my 70 Impala and started one bucket for my 80 Grand Prix. Haven't used it much and all of a sudden it started jamming up. After three times of the needle going in it would just get hung. Tried for hours to fix it. Took it apart and now I've broken the bobbin hook. Have to get a new one now, but anyway, I hope that maybe it was already bad then I made it worse. I really love the machine even though it doesn't have reverse. Can't make the right decision for a brand new one under $1,500

[@colinbryan5376]

I think this is a copy of the Singer 111w155. I’ve had mine since the 1950’s. Still use it for the odd antique cars that I do. Course it doesn’t have the reverse to lock stitch but I’ve gotten so use to it ,with the knee lift.

[@jacobe1942]

I just picked up a beautiful 111 wsv14 Reverse sounds nice, but I think you sold me on the idea it doesn't matter because the knee lift is just a button like the reverse!

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Great review. Very clear and makes a good comparison for Sailrite Sewing Machine.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks.

[@donnoyes4126]

Great video thanks, answers a lot of questions I have.

[@AlexanderDyer]

That is a good deal.

[@jacquelinelombardi2421]

Don Noyes.

[@bryanstarkweather]

I have a Consew, $1800 used, but eats 20 layers of leather or sail canvas like nothing. 1/4 horsepower. It's a beast.

[@ramizdzhavadov1415]

Bryan Starkweather what’s name of your Consew machine ?

[@christiner.walker6485]

This GAL has been sewing on this model machine for 33 years. Never had an issue with it and it will sewing almost anything. Out does the Pfaff and the Adler that the other machine operators use (guys, btw) that work out of the same shop as me.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Great! So is the "Out Doing" because of the 206 or the 33 years of experience or the GAL? 😀✌

[@prairiebuilder]

Terrific video and well thought out talking points. I just picked up a 206rb-1 and was wondering if there is a torque spec for the two set screws that hold the arm shaft upright bushings and if they are supposed to hold the felt oil wicks in place. The parts book exploded view just doesn't quite show it and it seems like you know these machines inside out. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[@Daazire]

great Video! wondering if this type of machine will do 8 or10 oz leather. For making bridles and repairing horse blankets. Thank you.

[@christophermichaelson9050]

@7:07 - the stitches shown here should be at least 3mm due to the material thickness (per the PhD in apparel production & design, and also a professor of design at a major university who is sitting next to me LOL). Something about the stitches breaking down that thickness of fabric if so close together? Anyway it looked good to me! I appreciate the great video!

[@danielriley1642]

Great video. Thank you!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you! Your Welcome.

[@pijnto]

I have Mitsubishi L500 looks to me to a JUki clone or the other way around, pump works just fine at slow speed, I have a K45 for heavy stuff, I just sold my K6 as i don't use it any more, found you by accident I will check out your other videos

[@78fenderPbass]

Just picked one up today!!!

[@AlexanderDyer]

💥

[@DonHarden]

I just bought a sailboat and there will be many projects that I want to complete that will require sewing thick material. I have zero sewing experience or knowledge. I thought that Sailrite was the only thing out there until I started searching sewing machines. I do love the Sailrite videos on how to make almost anything needed on a boat. Searching for used sewing machines doesn't turn up very many machines and when it does there are so many models and it becomes very confusing. I have been checking out your video's about machines and love the information that you are sharing. Where are some good places to look to try to find a used industrial machine like you are showing?