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ive been driving a manual transmission car for 22 years, but i still remember the first time i drove, id rather not learn another clutch - at least until i can drive a servo machine properly, learning to sew properly and mastering a clutch motor are for 2 different days/weeks/months etc

thats very helpful thanks,

ill explain my experience, i have used a domestic machine for about 2 weeks, and have quickly learned that its not going to be anywhere near up for the job hence looking for an industrial machine.

as ill be learning properly on the industrial machine i think the added difficulty of a clutch motor will be too much, plus i think it will drive me mad having it running all the time - let alone the power consumption.

Im looking to spend about £1000 sterling, and that includes the servo motor which ive been quoted at £120 extra for a speed and acceleration control (thats a fitted price to the new machine id buy)

so i think the minds made up ill go for the new highlead with a servo motor, unless the guy in wales can come up with something soon for me

thanks

ok, thanks

can you explain the differences then and why one would be better than others, seems i have had bad info

thanks

never having used a clutch controlled machine im a little in the dark.

but i have been told / read that with a clutch machine its running all the time and when the pedal is pressed its like a switch - all or nothing, and to control the speed you have to feather the pedal is that the case?

are these singer walking foot machines, and would you say they are better than the highlead machine in the link i put up, also i assume ill need to fit a servo motor to it

thanks for the welcome

im not against used, so long as its from a decent dealer as im new to these machines, if i was in any doubt id buy new, so far im looking at just over £1000 for the highlead with a servo motor fitted

email sent Richard

Thanks

thats great, thanks for the replies.

anywhere is close in the uk compared to you US guys, but its about 3 hours drive away.

i wish i could find one here for the equivilant of $1000

ill do a search to see if i can find a cheaper on of the same model

how often do they need servicing? i guess a little oil once a week is fine for ongoing maintainance

hi there, im brand new to this forum so go easy on me please.  ;D

im going to buy an industrial machine for auto upholstery ive been recommended this machine, its a walking foot triple feed - up to 10mm stitch length

http://www.sewingmachinery.com/highlead/highlead-GC0618-1SC-offer.html

what are peoples opinions on this, im going to have a servo motor fitted as i dont like the idea of trying to use a clutch motor, it going to come in at £950 inc vat - are there any better machines for the money, id rather not spend more - less of course is great :P

i should add im very new to sewing so getting a new or serviced machine with backup is pretty important