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norcom
Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 137
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Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:29 pm Post subject: ? Sewing Machine |
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I'm interested in a sewing machine to fix sails and kites if necessary. I completely understand that a professional fix would be much better than any of my attempts but I want to do it myself. Fixing something gives me experience in a new trade. To me that's worth more than the cost of tools, materials and time and the multiple attempts to get an OK job done. And sometimes still having to buy a new sail/kite because I still couldn't fix it. I like fixing things myself. "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."
So I'm wondering about a 3 step zigzag machine. Particularly this one:
http://www.lotathings.com/Toyota-FSG325-Sewing-MachinebrWith-Walking-Foot_p_763.html
It looks heavy duty enough for me to do some kite repairs but I'm not sure my 9.5m sail would fit if I tore something in the center of the sail. Doesn't seem like rolling it up would fit under the arm; any thoughts on that?
I'm also looking at this machine, though it doesn't do 3-step zigzag:
http://www.lotathings.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-1-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine_p_493.html
The Sailrite looks more powerful but a bit more expensive. And I found a Pfaff 130 locally. I'm not sure that would fit a sail either.
I think any of these can fix a kite as long as it's folder really tight. But has anyone fixed large sails with machines around these sizes? Is it possible?
Can anyone recommend a sewing machine that's under $1k, 3 step zigzag and might accomplish the job fitting a large sail? I want a sewing machine for other reasons as well. I believe it's a good tool to have around. |
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thombiz
Joined: 25 Jun 2007 Posts: 799 Location: Corpus Christi
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norcom
Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 137
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Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 5:14 am Post subject: |
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Bob,
Thanks for the tips! The one in Savannah is close enough for me to drive to but it's a little more than I want to spend at the moment. I'll stay away from the ones I listed and keep an eye out for the 217. |
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thombiz
Joined: 25 Jun 2007 Posts: 799 Location: Corpus Christi
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Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:51 am Post subject: |
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The 217 is a favorite of the parachute and spinaker shops too, so it works great on kites. They are always in demand so there is no problem selling one when the time comes. |
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mfdevlieger
Joined: 12 Nov 2013 Posts: 1
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:54 am Post subject: bernina 217 |
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I was at Interzum fair in german and i found a company Global international and they have reproduced they 217 model.
I have tested they machine in my work shop and it works perfect identical to the original.even the parts
http://www.globalsew.com/en/zz217.htm |
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Sailboarder
Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Posts: 656
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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There is a Bernina 217 for 150$ on Kijiji. It's in the Sherbrooke area, here in Canada. |
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