Multicam_Pegasus Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Hi people, I know a lot of users here make their own equipment here (I make my own carbon fiber holsters and belt mag holsters) but I've recently had a good sort out of gear and sold a lot of it to our operators who run close security for us. Now I don't need this equipment to be fully battle ready because I have a true LBT 6094A for that. For airsoft/MilSim I spend a decent amount on equipment (and use my Real deal stuff) and half of the time its ill-fiting or more than I really use. So I think I wold prefer something custom. So what sewing machines do people use for their custom gear? Link to post Share on other sites
Murdoc Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I have an old Toyota... But heard good about Singer heavy duty. Link to post Share on other sites
-MOOSE- Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I have an old industrial Singer machine from the early to mid 1960s and I will stand by it's strength and ability to sow quality stitches with the correct thread. Since it is quite old, it does not have a lot of the frills that a new machine may have, but it has not let me down on any of my projects(mostly stitching leathers and vynils for classic car interiors). Of course, there are Singers that go for quite a lot of money, mostly the industrial strength machines, but I was lucky enough to score one for a very low price on Craigslist. Link to post Share on other sites
druid799 Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I use a 118yr old hand cranked singer I picked up from the free ads for a tenner . In the 6yrs I've had it I've made 11 complete rigs and I've genuinely lost count of the number of pouches/slings/belts and god knows what other custom little nic knacks I've sewn for mates . Link to post Share on other sites
-MOOSE- Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Keep in mind that you will also have to get ahold of quality needles or else you will not be able to sow anything well, even with a fantastic machine and great thread. Needles are often overlooked or even forgotten about when buying sowing gear. Link to post Share on other sites
Hopewell Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I got myself an old Jones machine off freecycle, as you can probably guess, it was free! Keep your eyes open and you will find a deal eventually! I would also recommend MoneySavingExpert's local eBay app, as it displays pickup only items which usually are a lot cheaper! Link to post Share on other sites
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