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I need a sewing machine that will sew heavy duty thread through 3 layers of strapping that total 1/4" thick.?
I need a heavy duty or industrial grade/commercial grade sewing machine to sew through 3 layers of canvass strapping totaling about 1/4". It must be able to zig zag to sew what is referred to as a bar tack on military helmet chin straps. I know nothing about sewing machines so please guide me to a couple of good quality brands and model numbers of older machines that I can get at a lower cost since I'm on a tight budget.
Answer:
Send samples to be sewn to various used industrial machine companies and have them sew you some bartacks with your materials. Buy what looks best.
I think you're looking for a machine that does a 304 stitch.
http://www.wireworld.com/amefird/stitchtypematrixflyer2.pdf
Most older industrials cannot be switched between stitches like a home machine.
See: http://www.fashion-incubator.com/category/machines-equipment/ especially http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_buy_an_electronic_bar_tack_machine_pt_1/ and http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_buy_an_electronic_bar_tack_machine_pt_2/ and
http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/setting_up_a_small_shop/
Watch the power needs, and 110 vs 200.
Here are a couple of starters -- don't know much about them except they're near me.
http://www.industrialsewmachine.com/ http://www.chholderby.com/
 TOYOTA Industrial Strength HEAVY DUTY Sewing Machine - All Steel Built To Last US $202.50 
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 HEAVY DUTY VIKING INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SEWING MACHINE US $103.00
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 HEAVY DUTY NEW WILLIAMS INDUSTRIAL STRENGHT SEWING MACHINE US $279.00
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 INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH HEAVY DUTY SEWING MACHINE US $199.00
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 BROTHER INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH HEAVY DUTY SEWING MACHINE FOR LEATHER US $149.00
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 Industrial Walking Foot Heavy Duty Portable Sewing Machine*New* US $399.00
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 Techsew 4100 Heavy Leather Industrial Sewing Machine US $2,195.00
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 HEAVY DUTY KENMORE 117-841 INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SEWING MACHINE, w/cams US $61.00
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 SINGER 15-91 Heavy Duty Industrial Strength Sewing Machine Near Mint Leather US $275.00
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 YAMATA Industrial Strength HEAVY DUTY Sewing Machine US $294.00
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 HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SEWING MACHINE - All Steel - Denim - Upholstery US $113.27
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 INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH Sewing Machine HEAVY DUTY LEATHER & UPHOLSTERY +WALKING FOOT US $299.00
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 SUPER SINGER Industrial Strength HEAVY DUTY Sewing Machine Great for Leather US $229.00
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 HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SINGER 215-G SEWING MACHINE - Denim - Upholstery US $152.50
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 SINGER 1831U LATE MODEL HIGH SPEED HEAVY DUTY SERGER INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE US $350.00
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 SEW*LINE SL 5-1 NEW HEAVY DUTY FOR SADDLES HARNESSES INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE US $899.00
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 HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SEWING MACHINE - All Steel - Upholstery - Denim US $102.50
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 SINGER 401A Industrial Strength HEAVY DUTY Sewing Machine US $225.00
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 HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SEWING MACHINE US $99.99
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 HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SINGER 347 SEWING MACHINE - Denim - Upholstery US $67.00
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 UNION SPECIAL 54600 HEAVY-DUTY NEEDLE FEED CHAINSTITCH INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE US $799.00
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 Singer Centurion 121D200B Sewing Machine Industrial Strength Heavy Duty Clothing US $800.00
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 Sailrite LSZ-1 WALKING FOOT Heavy Duty Zig-Zag Industrial Sewing Machine US $749.00
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 Sailrite LS-1 Walking Foot Straight Stitch Heavy Duty Industrial Sewing Machine US $599.00
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 SEWING MACHINE SINGER ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL 196K5 HEAVY DUTY PROFESSIONAL US $299.99
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 HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SINGER SEWING MACHINE All Steel - Upholstery US $49.99
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 US Blind Stitch 1099-PB-1 PB1 Sewing Machine Heavy Duty Industrial Commercial US $800.00
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 HEAVY DUTY ARROW INDUSTRIAL STRENGHT SEWING MACHINE US $289.00
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 SINGER HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SEWING MACHINE BEAUTIFUL CLASS 66 US $255.00
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 HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH SEWING MACHINE 4 NATIVE LEATHERS, PATCHES- ETC. US $49.00
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 Techsew 5100 Heavy Leather Industrial Sewing Machine US $2,595.00
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 PFAFF 139 HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE IN CASE- MADE IN WEST GERMANY! US $249.99
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 TECHSEW GA5-1R Heavy Leather Industrial Sewing Machine US $1,349.00
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 ECONOSEW 441S Heavy Duty Walking Foot Sewing Machine US $2,600.00
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 Yamata FY-5318 Walking Foot Lockstitch Industrial Sewing Machine for Heavy Duty US $725.00
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 Singer 237 Heavy Duty, Industrial Strength, Sewing Machine- Upholstery& Leather US $192.49
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 HANDCRAFTED IN USA HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE DOUBLE FOLD BINDER US $49.99
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 Heavy Walking Foot Industrial Overlock Sewing Machine US $6,995.00
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Different sort of sewing machines at a glance
A Sewing machine is the best tool ever invented for the women. Sewing machines are of three types. 1. Manual Sewing machines, 2.Electric Sewing machines.3. Computerized Sewing machine.
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