Union Special 43200G - Chain Stitching in UK

[Beatle]

Great ! This is a serious investment - but if you handle it right it will pay off. I´m the first to take a couple of lessons. Having ur own chainstitching /hemming service is like the grease that makes the machine run smoothly. Good luck - now I really cross my fingers*

[Giles]

Great idea.  I may charge extra for people to come and do their own - be part of the adventure ;D…G

[LandoCal126 0]

I would like to be 2nd on the lessons list!!!

[Giles]

Mrs G is working on themed week end breaks 

[Dchill]

that would def be a cool thing to learn, maybe a good thread to start G, teach us on what you learn.  Maybe with pics even a couple of youtube videos.  I'd tune in fur sure!

[Giles]

Great idea, that'll happen.  Just need to get the bloody machine now…G

[LandoCal126 0]

Great idea D! A weekly 30 Min class live from the IH forum… You know I will be here!

[Dchill]

Yeah Lando, every now and then I have one.  I'm stoked to see this machine in action.

[Giles]

Look at what I just bought, it came out of the Levi's factory in North Carolina a few years ago:

[Beatle]

[Seul]

NICE!.. Definitely will come in handy, I assume!..

[Katsushin]

Sweet!  Have fun with your new toy…

[shoque]

Now that is a great investment.

[LandoCal126 0]

YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!! I am throwing my name in the hat to be your personal chainstitcher…

[Simon]

Just found this on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UNION-SPECIAL-Chain-stitch-machine-Selvage-Big-E-/310236167481?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Men_s_Vintage_Clothing&hash=item483b843d39#ht_2157wt_1139 1920's Union Special Chain Stitcher. I'm almost tempted to put in a bid!

[LandoCal126 0]

NICE find! I want one badly!!!

[Beatle]

without motor …

[Chris]

Motors are cheapish- I seem to recall them going for about $150 in a parts supply catalog that's buried somewhere in my office.  I'm afraid of the shipping charges (and what my wife would do to me if I brought home a second antique sewing machine).

[LandoCal126 0]

So, what is the ETA on this bad boy arriving in Gosprt?

@Giles:

Look at what I just bought, it came out of the Levi's factory in North Carolina a few years ago:

[Giles]

I'm just arranging air freight.  Not sure how long till it is here.  I guess about 4 weeks.  I then need to hook up a small compressor (to autofold the hem), then learn how to use it.  G