Singer 143W2 Camatron conversion

[jerolim 7]

What do you think about this machine for medium heavy duty jobs on harness ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2sdGz7C2aA&list=PL8F30F1F0E629B315

[PhreeZone 15]

The Sailrite's will not feed 5 cord if you are wanting to do actual harness work but they can push the needle through a few layers of parapack or a few layers of binding tape. Their biggest advantage is they can be ran with or without electricity which is why the sailing industry sells them, put them on a boat and you can fix your own sails if they rip.

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[JerryBaumchen 1,048]

Hi jerolim,

From what I can tell that machine has a built-in motor, ala a household machine.

I seriously doubt any machine with a built-in motor will be capable of harness work.

I do know where there is a Consew SK-6 for sale though.

Drop me a PM and I'll put you onto the owner.

JerryBaumchen

PS) Are you wanting to build parachute harnesses? Or are you wanting to do repairs to parachute harnesses?

[theonlyski 3]

jerolim

What do you think about this machine for medium heavy duty jobs on harness ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2sdGz7C2aA&list=PL8F30F1F0E629B315

I have an LSZ-1 and like Eric said, it won't punch 5 cord. You MIGHT be able to get away with FF at best.

I did manage to push E thru several layers of Type-8 but it was straining pretty hard. Pushing E thru some parapack and maybe one or two layers of Type-8 would probably work, but that's asking for a lot.

Also, the feed dogs make it a pain in the ass to work with line. Oddly enough I bought my 143W2 after I had the Sailrite and it does a much cleaner job on any line work.

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[jerolim 7]

I am looking for versatile machine that can do most of repairs on container. It would be nice if it could repair harness also. As, I already own light machine for canopy patching. This is why LSZ-1 is interesting to me. If it can't use cord 5, and I can repair everything else with "E"- type it is also good for me.

Other things I have to consider are that LSZ-1 has a model with European motor (220 volts), and it is cheaper to ship to EU as I don't have to ship entire working table,...

[masterrigger1 2]

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I am looking for versatile machine that can do most of repairs on container. It would be nice if it could repair harness also.

Here you go;The Singer 144W:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Singer-144W-Singer-20-Long-Arm-Sewing-Machine-/221255882433?pt=BI_Sewing_Machines&hash=item3383e0d6c1

These can sew E thread to 5 cord and has the smoothest walking foot action out there and has a very, very large hook and bobbin.


Here is a shorter version and looks to be in great shape.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/144W-10-heavy-walking-foot-sewing-machine-/221076062336?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3379290080[url]



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[BrianM 1]

JohnSherman

The 143W2 was a single throw (304) until it recieved the Cametron conversion to a double throw (308). The Cametron asdds the cam on the back and the mis-colored parts. Cametron is apparently the successor to Gelman as the conversion was known as a Gelman Mod. I have 2 of these. Their lift is low but they are fast and reliable.

Hey John, since you have a couple of these - does the stitch length adjustment do anything? Mine doesn't seem to change the stitch at all. I assume it's something to do with the conversion?

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