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Dr. Hess
Dr. Hess MegaDork
10/27/15 7:38 p.m.

I have a 1923 hand crank Singer that my grandmother got as a wedding present. You can buy one in good working condition for $1-300 today and it will do anything you need. Nylon webbing would be no problem. I've done 2 car interiors with it in leather.

wlkelley3
wlkelley3 SuperDork
10/27/15 9:19 p.m.

Good used industrial machines don't cost an arm and a leg. Get some assistance from someone that uses one when looking. I've seen them sew through paneling. Not good for the needle but powerful enough to do that. A heavy duty home machine will handle upholstery.

eastpark
eastpark Reader
11/23/19 5:19 a.m.
wlkelley3 said:

Good used industrial machines don't cost an arm and a leg. Get some assistance from someone that uses one when looking. I've seen them sew through paneling. Not good for the needle but powerful enough to do that. A heavy duty home machine will handle upholstery.

That's what I've heard too. A while ago I was thinking about car upholstery and Juki sewing machines were recommended. I did a quick search in my area a found a few good used ones for sale in the $500 range. 

John Welsh
John Welsh Mod Squad
11/23/19 5:53 a.m.

Zombie canoe deleted. 

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