Re: Handcrank sewing machine

I've got a Singer 99 I converted to a handcrank. It certainly gives
you more control vrs a motored machine. It does not seem to give me
any more power, though, than any of my other vintage machines....I
also found my hand gets tired after a while (I mainly use it to piece
quilt blocks or sew seams) and would likely happen moreso if I were
sewing heavy/thick stuff.

-Irene

On Sun, 18 May 2008 22:10:04 -0500, Bill Boyce <w_boyce@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

I have to sew a large number of straps/handles onto canvas, straps being
canvas themselves and sometimes light leather. Sewing construction will
be typical "X" inside a box. Box ax. 1 1/4" on a side.

Having a little trouble controlling my machine, sewing slowly enough but
with power. I'm thinking of converting an old Singer Spartan to hand
crank, three stitches for 1 revolution of the crank.

I don't have the option of trying this out on an existing machine.
Anyone have any experience with handcranking as far a gaining some power
and slowing things down for more control vs, a regular machine like
Pfaff 130 or Singer 201? Is this hand crank a step in the right direction?

Any help appreciated, thanks.

JPBill

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