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19th February 07, 07:11 PM
#1
Sewing machine arrived.
All 100+ pounds of it.
UPS guy wanted to know what the heck was in that box...
I told him an industrial sewing machine... We ended up having a cool conversation about ultralights and paragliders. (Sewing machines used to make the cloth portions of said aircraft)
Apparently, there is this HUGE pent up demand for people that can sew sailcloth and glider materials around here. He kinda hinted that I should maybe think about the extreme sports market. 
Right now, baby steps. Work on getting a table and motor. And finishing school. I have the means to get ahead finally.
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19th February 07, 07:15 PM
#2
Congrats Dread.... I, for one, am looking forward to the cool things your going to produce with this!
"A veteran, whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve, is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." anon
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19th February 07, 07:48 PM
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You've got the vision, you've got the artistic skill, and now, Dread me lad, you've got the sewing gear. Great things, you hear me! Great things be expected.
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19th February 07, 07:51 PM
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Congrats Dread, Hope you can find a motor and all at a very reasonable price. Looking forward to seeing additions to the Dreadful line.
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19th February 07, 07:53 PM
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So what did you end up getting?
(I am still getting used to mine, no where near touching anything nice. Scrap ONLY for now.)
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19th February 07, 08:00 PM
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19th February 07, 08:02 PM
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19th February 07, 08:08 PM
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Oh, and MacWage, I might need your help with this thing. Setting it up, etc, etc, etc.
Still in the box. Haven't opened it.
It weighs a ton.
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19th February 07, 10:05 PM
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I'll keep an look out for a motor. Any thing your looking for in voltage or horsepower wise?
Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad
 Originally Posted by Dreadbelly
If people don't like it they can go sit on a thistle.
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19th February 07, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by neo71665
I'll keep an look out for a motor. Any thing your looking for in voltage or horsepower wise?
idealy he needs an electronic motor. (110v) They are very quiet, and you can set max. speed. They range in price from $100-$300.
Failing that a clutch motor. If set-up properly they work well. Some of the older units are noisy. They can be had for $40-$110
The table is important, and on another thread Steve from Freedom kilts showed pictures of his extended table set-up. Used tables can be had for $40 and up.
Good lighting is also important.
I have the same machine as Dread aquired. I have an older computer vari motor system hooked up. Works very well. That system sells for around $300 plus. The newer Electronic motors are the way to go, Steve has them on his machines.
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