Industrial machine Craigslist advice!

[Kpi890]

Hey all just came across this listing on Craigslist and was wondering what you all thought about it for $100? It's an industrial walking foot machine made by Nakajima branded for Rex. It is in pretty d cent condition I would have to take apart the things I know I can put back together and clean and oil it but it does run just fine I just met the guy selling it and I asked for tonight to decide. I do have a new singer 4423 I just bought but this industrial walking foot for $100 intrigued me, I thought hey I can clean her and fix her up and probably re-sell it for more? Looking for any and all advice! Thanks!

https://louisville.craigslist.org/fuo/6009011240.html

Here is a YouTube video of it in use.
https://youtu.be/oMpzMv3jK40

[Boston]

is he selling everything? Machine head, table and motor for $100? Seems like a steal. Other than that can't tell you much. It's a machine, just like the ad says.

[Kpi890]

is he selling everything? Machine head, table and motor for $100? Seems like a steal. Other than that can't tell you much. It's a machine, just like the ad says.

Yes everything, and the same machine is going for $500-$800 online

[Kpi890]

Do you all think I can manage to clean and oil most of the machine myself or will I have to have it professionally serviced?

[lost4good]

You may want to make sure the machine can handle the thinner threads used in hammock gear. Most upholstery machines are designed for much thicker threads.

[Charliev]

You should be able to clean and lube. Blow it off with air hose and oil every thing that moves. Just a little oil goes a long way. A little grease on the gears. If it is in working condition, probably doesn't need much.

[Flatliner]

That's a steal


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[Kpi890]

You may want to make sure the machine can handle the thinner threads used in hammock gear. Most upholstery machines are designed for much thicker threads.

Well I won't be able to really test it out with different threads, the guy has another lady looking to buy it so. You don't think it'll handle Mara 50 and 70?

[Redoleary]

Well I won't be able to really test it out with different threads, the guy has another lady looking to buy it so. You don't think it'll handle Mara 50 and 70?

For a hundred bucks, buy it and find out. Will definitely be good for DIYing some straps etc. If it doesn't work out you could probably sell it at a profit.

[Billy Goat]

Do it. I want it and it's not even available to me. I would likely be able to use it even if not for hammock gear...

Cheers,
the Goat