Hey Gregg, In your opinion, are these good machines in general and suitable for automotive upholstery? Any idea what a reasonable price on one that is about 12 yrs old with new motor and stand would be. Do you know if it is easy to get a manual for one? (It is a compound feed w/reverse)
Thanks for your input and anyone elses.
Bryan
Bryan,
Singer 144A305 is a very high quailty German made machine that we would normally sell for truck tarp covers, heavy tents and awnings, medium/medium heavy webbing using threads up to a V346, V277 is best.
Now...you can do what you want with whatever you want, but this machine is normally considered a bit too heavy for general purpous canvas and upholstery.
You may be limited with smaller needle sizes, and presser feet, in some cases.
Again, not that I would sell it for this specifically, but yes, we have customers doing canvas work with this style machine.
Hope this helps!