chutingstar 1 #1 October 12, 2004 I'm in the market for a harness machine and ran across this one on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3844503852&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT Anyone familiar with this machine? Thanks, MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treejumps 0 #2 October 12, 2004 I just did a bunch of research on harness stichers. That one looks great. I doubt that anyone is pnying up $5K for it, but I am sure it will do what you want. If you don't mind spending 2K, there are lots of choices. Consew has several machines that will stich 1" material with 415 thread (5 cord is 346), and they are only $3k brand new. Look around. Depending on what you want to spend and how quickly you need it, you can pick up used ones for $700 to $1500. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1shlips 2 #3 October 12, 2004 2g? Seems like a bit much for what looks like a singer clone.-- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1shlips 2 #4 October 12, 2004 Quote Consew has several machines that will stich 1" material To add, simliar 7xx consews are part interchangable, but I don't think that machine (who can tell?) is as heavy duty as a 7 or 35k class singer, more like a 45k singer. Stop bidding on my bartacker!-- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #5 October 12, 2004 QuoteStop bidding on my bartacker! Yeah, yeah, yeah...but it looks so much nicer than the bartacker I currently own...that gives me fits every other day. Actually, I'm trying to get my bid cancelled because it looks to be a 28-stitch machine and I don't want to deal with getting it switched to 42-stitch. Thanks for the info on the harness machines...I'll keep looking. I am willing to spend a bit more for a newer machine that is ready-to-go rather than one that needs repair. MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #6 October 12, 2004 My fave is the old Singer 7-33. Give Sandy Reid a call at Rigging Innovations. He and I talked a lot about that particular model when I went through his Master Rigger Course. He may be able to steer you toward one that is already set up for harness work.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #7 October 13, 2004 Mike, Give me a call sometime. I have a couple of extra Singer 7 class machines that I do not use. Blue ones, MEL Skyworks Parachute ServiceSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #8 October 13, 2004 There used to be a company in Ohio that rebuilt 7 class and added reverse to all and increase foot lift. But I haven't been to find it for a couple of years. Any help?I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #9 October 13, 2004 Looks similar to the ancient Singer that I use for harness repairs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #10 October 13, 2004 Hi, Terry! I think, you are referring to: Sewing Machine Sales 7922Hill Ave. P.O. Box 544 Holland, Ohio 43528 Ph: (419) 866 - 5558 Hope, this helps. I found a 7-33 and a 7-34 at a tent and awning company. I kept the 7-33 because of the larger bobbin than the 7-34. I re-finished the table and stand and only had to clean and oil the 'head'. I got the specs for the presser foot from Sandy Reid. It allows close stitching near hardware. Does a great job. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1shlips 2 #11 October 13, 2004 www.sewingmachinesales.com-- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 October 13, 2004 Thanks! I was not aware, they had a web-site. I've always got on the telephone. I-net is much cheaper. Thanks, again. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggingplace 0 #13 October 13, 2004 Terry: I believe the company is Keystone that you are looking for. Mel has the info on them. Mike: I know where there is a 7-33 0n a table, but the guy wants about 2,500 for it. If you are interested send me an E-mail. I will be coming your way at the end of the month and could bring it to you. The ones on E-bay are 7-33 knock offs. their ad use to say that the 7-33 parts where interchangeable but they changed it.Mike Gainey Master Rigger DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #14 October 13, 2004 I know of sewing machine sales. That isn't the one I was thinking of.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #15 October 13, 2004 Keystone's web site is unknown after finding it on a google search.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIGGER 0 #16 October 13, 2004 For a harness machine try to contact: SEWING MACHINE SALES CO. 7922 HILL AVE. P.O.BOX 544 HOLLAND , OH 43528 PH: (419)866-5558 FAX: (419)866-6931 Mail: [email protected] web: www.sewingmachinesales.com Safe Rigging !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #17 October 13, 2004 Thanks everyone for all the leads/advice...I hope to have one in the loft soon...now just where do I make room for the monster?!?! MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treejumps 0 #18 October 15, 2004 I just got my Consew Sk-6f and it works well. 5 layers of type 8 and it didn't even blink. Easy to adjust stitch length and tension. This model is still made so future parts needs are a breeze. Seems like a good alternative to the 7-33. Cya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark 102 #19 October 15, 2004 At less than half the price of a Consew 733, the SK-6 seems like a great deal. Is the 10" workspace sufficient for container work, say, on a tandem rig? What's your experience? Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treejumps 0 #20 October 15, 2004 Just got it, so very limited info. There seems to be adequate workspace. The 10" width seems more like a foot, and the working height under the arm is fairly high. I can't see how you wouldn't be able to work on whatever you wanted, but its fair to say that 15" of workspace would be better than 10. YMMV Cya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
