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[shipsgunner]

Looking at all these beauties made me jealous, So I had to go out and pick something up for myself. I decided I had best go new since I don’t know a thing about these machines (I can barely thread one) so nothing vintage here as I need to get a few items complete before the NEHHA Spring Swing. Hopefully this machine will last many years as I see the need to put together a couple of Fronkey bug nets, a hammock or 2, and a few stuff sacks.

Never thought I would see a chainsaw manufacturer's name on a sewing machine...lol

BTW, What is the most common thread folks are using for the 1.1 - 1.9 silnylon and ripstop? Just wondering... I will post pics of my thread injector as soon as I figure out how...lol

Thanks
SG

[shipsgunner]

Ok, here is the first attempt at getting picks up on the board...

My recycled Thread Injector... it was a consignment. Picked it up for a couple of C bills this weekend.

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Not sure about the brand and I haven't seen one on this thread but it is MASSIVE heavy and had a nice table on it (note the Plexiglas). the shop had done all the maintenance and re-timed and belted it... It was manufactured 2011.

Thanks for looking
SG

[BIG JEFF]

A[QUOTE=shipsgunner;1222226]Never thought I would see a chainsaw manufacturer's name on a sewing machine
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I think its more like a sewing machine manufacturer who makes chainsaws who would think.

[gmcttr]

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Never thought I would see a chainsaw manufacturer's name on a sewing machine
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I think its more like a sewing machine manufacturer who makes chainsaws who would think.

You beat me to it. Husqvarna started making sewing machines in 1872. Those brutish chainsaws didn't come along until 1959.

[VictoriaGuy]

Not sure about the brand and I haven't seen one on this thread but it is MASSIVE heavy and had a nice table on it (note the Plexiglas).

Janome machines are considered to be good quality - my local sewing centre (I trust 'em) sell and recommend them.
though you won't get a lotta love here for anything with a display panel/screen! Lotsa folks seem to think a sewing machine that uses electricity is 'new-fangled'!

Is that a knee lever in the pic?

[shipsgunner]

Yup, it has the knee lever with it and all the "Foots" and Plexiglas table... I don't expect to use many of the features it has on it as I only want utilitarian stitches (manly stuff and all that...lol) and a few lock/bar tacks... So far, it has collected dust until I figure out what threads to use on SilNylon...

[gmcttr]

Use a good quality 100% polyester thread. Many of us use one of the Gutermann threads from DIY Gear Supply as he has a good selection. You don't need a "heavy duty outdoor" or upholstery thread for Silnylon.

[shipsgunner]

Use a good quality 100% polyester thread. Many of us use one of the Gutermann threads from DIY Gear Supply as he has a good selection. You don't need a "heavy duty outdoor" or upholstery thread for Silnylon.

Awesome! Thanks. I will get some on order... Looking forward to making some "trail-useful" stuff.

Thanks
SG

[VictoriaGuy]

BTW, What is the most common thread folks are using for the 1.1 - 1.9 silnylon and ripstop? Just wondering...

I use Gutermann Mara (cheaper from diygearsupply or online thread place than at your local fabric store)
https://diygearsupply.com/product/gutermann-mara/

Either Gutermann or Metler (Metrosene) 100% polyester from the fabric store will work fine for projects, IMO..if you can't wait to get thread by mailorder .
If you are just setting up the machine and sewing cotton scraps, (name-brand) polycotton thread works fine, IME.
Thread will 'go bad' in the right (hot, humid) conditions, so buy some new thread.
I'd stay away from the no-name stuff that I see at the 'big box' store.

[VictoriaGuy]

Yup, it has the knee lever with it .

Does the knee lever control the motor, or lift the presser foot?