Industrial Sewing Machine, Basics Mods for your Beast!

Basic modifications you need to make to your Industrial sewing machine to make it more functional, usable and enjoyable.

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[kevineusebio]

Thanks for sharing. I work as a designer/pattern maker for a sporting goods brand so I can very much relate to this video since I use different kinds of sewing machines for my work. I mostly use a Juki arm sewing machine, great for all those thick layers of leather and an old Seiko arm sewing machine with a roller. I have 3 mods that you can add to yours:
1. Put a cushion on your knee lifter, it'll make it more comfortable
2. I attached a box with an open top (around 30x30cm) at my spool holder so that it could hold up to 9 different threads.
3. Try looking for an adjustable sewing guide that can attach beside the walking foot. It can when you're sewing near the edge of the material.
Hope these help and keep making great content sir!

[judelarkin]

I have a Zoje walking foot that’s rebranded as a Singer. It’s equivalent to a Juki 1181. I don’t think the walking foot is strictly necessary but it is a nice feature. It walks right over thick stuff like sewing across a seam in thick fabric. I use Guterman Tera 80 thread. It’s a little lighter than the thread in the video but consistent and very strong. I did switch my table top out with a wooden one from Sailright. That was just an aesthetic upgrade. Modern industrial sewing machine table cutouts are fairly standard but there is a short, medium and long cutout that you have to be aware of. Older machines have a little different cutouts. One could also make their own tabletop if they were handy with a router.

[eleuterioramalho]

I recently purchased an Industrial sewing machine, model Refrey 906 K-3. I bought it because I'm an individual who likes to make.... I'm a mechanical engineer and I'm passionate about the construction of artifacts. This video of yours, validates my tendency to invest in robust equipment even though it is already a few years old

[warnermcgee]

I dig how you customize your tools to suit your design needs. In this case I can see how much more useful it is to have drilled those holes in the foot pedal. Nice job! Love your channel. Happy Holidays!

[lonwhitmer]

Nice video your upgradelist is good. I worked in textiles for 18 years. DC servois a must for sure. I would recommend a compound walking foot machine for its heavy duty capacity and more control in the turns. They are good for upholstery, wilderness gear, work clothes, and more. But not for fine dress making. Just a thought, I hope this helps.

[stoof]

I just got an 8700. Got the brushless motor too and also got a needle position sensor that helps even more and should plug right into your controller box. I set it for needle down and will always stop there then push pedal back toward me and it raises needle. Needs some dialing in to make needle up at the right spot where the take up lever is all the way at the top.
Helps with making corners. Can also tap the pedal normal to make one stitch at a time when sneaking up on corners
Bolts right onto hand wheel.
You should look into it

[c_dubya_s]

Love this one E! I've done basic sewing, but I've been wanting to get into upholstery for motorcycle seats, automotive interior, etc. Great info!

[maxwang]

I Never touched a sewing machine before (well, only bought two vintage domestic machines very recently but not used). Now got a brother DB2-B715 very cheap and I'm liking it. It's a beast!

[alisonhollins]

I've just been gifted that very same machine, so I'm super excited to get going with it. Thanks for the tips.

[blickblick]

I have 2 OLD Singer sewing machines a 111W155 ( compound walking foot ) Built in 1945 and a Singer 241-12 Built in 1943 Just a straight stitch ... BUT can sew 1/2 inch of leather! Both of my machines don't have a reversing leaver. Not a problem if you just back stitch by knee lifting the foot and pull the material back . Upgraded to servo motors on both . I got the 111w155 for free ( on craigslist ) it needed work ( a timing belt ) . But well worth it ( even if you have to pay someone else to fix it . I fixed mine ) Both are beasts.... No plastic parts in old machines ! I do Auto upholstery with it .
The 241-12 I use also in Upholstry But also sew rip stop nylon for kites on it .... I tell anyone that will listen that the older the machine the better, Neither one ever breaks.
I also put a smaller pull on the new motors to make it run even slower ....

[maxtheax]

Excellent video. I just bought a new surplus industrial machine, and will be doing the servo motor and led upgrade.

[mothmansuperfan]

I saw one of these at Goodwill this past weekend and I’m kicking myself for not getting it. Thanks for the info!

[Aceofwingsify]

Funny thing you posted this as I found a Nakajima industrial sewing machine and was going to sell it. But I decided to hold onto it because their could be useful future projects. Same table and everything.. So hopefully I can get to it!

[quademasters]

I like the drilled holes in the pedal. My pedal was all loosy at the pivot points from wear so I pulled it out, welder a shaft in place then used pillow ball bearings on both sides in place of the metal on metal sliding mechanism. It's very smooth now. I switched to a servo but I'm not happy with it. It has a large dead zone before the machine starts to sew. Seems related to the speed knob. I'm probably going to switch to a brushless setup like yours.

[gergemall]

Wow . I’m evaluating a nice fine now . Thank you. So glad I found your channel. THE STARS ALIGNED. I HAVE TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO MOVE THEM ALL . Third edit to comment . Super duper cool video .

[kwithnok]

Really neat. Now you';ve got me looking at industrual sewing machines...I live with no room for one of these..one day.

[Loompius]

Just got a Juki DLN 415-4. I can't believe how fast the thing is?? It's magnificent, unbelievable really. But I don't want it that fast hahaha, switch the pulley and lengthened the arm that comes off the clutch motor (same idea you had with the holes in the pedal, I might actually doo that too! Genius!) I'll be using it for boat upholstery!

Awesome video!

[prestonrobert]

Great for me to know. I sewed for the Army 1968.

[karincorbin]

The original Bernina Record 830 which was sold as a portable in the 1970s was also the same machine that the company sold as their industrial machine except it was put into a table with a bigger motor. Unfortunately it did not have a walking pressure foot. I bought mine new in 1974. It is still popular and current market value is $300 + because it really was very well made. From the beginning I have used it on heavier materials. The pressure foot is hinged close to the fulcrum point so it does have good speed control.

[SnyderTools]

You’ve got the best videos. Thank you for all your hard work and teaching me soo many things!