Couldn't help it - sewing machine

outrider · November 25, 2009, 02:37:03 PM

Howdy Pards,

Well I have gone and done it again...I saw this Singer 15-91 (made in the early 50's) and just could not resist it. For those who don't know this machine it is a industrial strength home machine with a gear drive (no motor belt) it has all steel gears...no plastic in this one...it has a 1.5 amp motor which makes it a really strong machine capable of sewing through at least 6 thicknesses of denim and at least 3 to 4 layers of 3 oz. leather. Will do upholstry, canvas, boat cover vinyl, etc. I will use it for my light weight projects.

JD Alan · November 25, 2009, 10:20:00 PM

That is one cool looking machine Outrider

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · November 25, 2009, 11:03:46 PM

Nice find Outrider, you keep this up and you're going have these sewing machines all sewed up LOL

tEN wOLVES

Marshal Will Wingam · November 26, 2009, 01:10:51 AM

What a cool machine, Outrider. I love those oldies.

outrider · November 26, 2009, 06:32:44 AM

Thank you gents...by the way..Marshal and Ten Wolves...it's coming out of California...I think San Bernidino.

Marshal Will Wingam · November 26, 2009, 10:30:13 PM

That's quite a ways South of me. There are a few in the South but I don't know how far they are from there.

outrider · November 27, 2009, 07:22:40 AM

Marshall, The machine is coming out of San Rafael...not San Barnidino

Kid Terico · November 27, 2009, 09:15:35 AM

Outrider, if you were to sew leather not stacked, how many ounce could you sew? Thanks KT

Marshal Will Wingam · November 27, 2009, 09:17:28 AM

That's closer to San Francisco. It puts you a bit over an hour North of here.

JD Alan · November 27, 2009, 09:25:16 AM

A little useless info: my sister lives in San Rafael, and collects old typewriters.

outrider · November 27, 2009, 02:26:20 PM

KT,

I am not sure I totally understand your question....This little machine will probably sew up to 5 to 6 oz. without a problem...this is a light weight machine...now my Ferdco Pro 2000 on the other hand will sew through 7/8" with no problem.

Kid Terico · November 27, 2009, 02:33:04 PM

Thanks Outrider, u answered my ? . KT

Major 2 · November 27, 2009, 03:24:36 PM

Quote from: JD Alan on November 27, 2009, 09:25:16 AM
A little useless info: my sister lives in San Rafael, and collects old typewriters.

My ex Brother in Law ..tried to collect dishwashers,

hence the reason the Sister in law divorced him

Cool machine ...Outrider

Springfield Slim · December 01, 2009, 06:18:18 PM

I've got 2 of those, one in the portable domed case and one in a cabinet. I've got 5 other old Singers, including the pedal driven one that this computer is sitting on. Had to do something useful with it, I was running out of room!

Ace Lungger · December 01, 2009, 06:23:25 PM

Hey there SS,
If you ever run across a commerical treadle assemble, let me know. I have that 29-4 machine put toghter but I need a treadle assemble for it! I also have 3 old singers, but all of them are electric.
Later
ACE

Springfield Slim · December 02, 2009, 11:52:56 AM

I know someone who has the regular Singer treadle assy, but it looks just like mine, made for home use. Just the iron part, the wood fell apart on it 'cause they put it outside.

Ace Lungger · December 02, 2009, 01:02:42 PM

SS,
How much do you think it would cost to ship??? Probaly way to much??? How have you been?
Later
ACE

TN Mongo · December 06, 2009, 03:25:09 PM

Outrider,

Has your new "toy" arrived yet?

outrider · December 06, 2009, 05:32:07 PM

Mongo,

Yep, she is a humming away too...very quite and runs well now that I have the proper needles for the leather