Do I need two machines?

[Bugscuffle]

I want to buy a sewing machine, and like everyone else I want to do it as economically as possible, O.K., so I'm cheap. Anyway, do I need two machines? One for heavy stuff like holsters, gunbelts, etc.The other for light stuff like pouches, bandoleers and such, or can one machine fit all situations?

[Trailrider]

I want to buy a sewing machine, and like everyone else I want to do it as economically as possible, O.K., so I'm cheap. Anyway, do I need two machines? One for heavy stuff like holsters, gunbelts, etc.The other for light stuff like pouches, bandoleers and such, or can one machine fit all situations?

Unless you are sewing garment leather, a single machine can do for most jobs. I use a Nakajima TSC 441, which is also the base machine for the Ferinand Bull, etc.  With a synchronous motor and a large hand/flywheel, you can get one stitch at a time if you desire.  Most work of our type can be handled with this type machine, which has a reverse lever on it, as well, by changing needles and thread weights.

[outrider]

I agree with what Trailrider has said.  I own a Ferdco Pro-2000 which is a copy of his Juki 441 and you can downsize the thread to size 69 if needed (or as large as 428 thread).

[LoneRider]

I have two....my right hand and my Left hand

[daddyeaux]

No way ...... you gotta go with the Cobra Dream Machine.......CM4........cheap ain't in the vocabulary.....lol