RaphaelSewing Blog

Step by step video on how to thread the Techsew 202, 402 or SuperMink fur sewing machines:

Step by step video on how to thread the Techsew 2700 industrial sewing machine:

For lucky new owners of the Techsew 5100, here’s a step by step video on how to thread your machine:

The Techsew 5100 leather stitcher is the ultimate sewing machine for thick and heavy sewing projects such as saddles, holsters, harnesses, bridles, saddle pads, halters, horse blankets, straps, belts and tons of other projects in the medium and heavy thickness range. Additionally, it is capable of sewing a variety of materials such as vinyl, canvas, synthetics, heavy webbing and more.

The 5100 is equipped with the most powerful variable speed motor, the Techsew SmartServo motor, which features 4/5 HP and 18 different speed settings up to 1800RPM. This revolutionary motor allows the user to sew stitch by stitch if desired while still maintaining enough power and torque to sew through thick materials up to 7/8″.

Additionally, a speed reducer is used in combination with the SmartServo motor for added power and speed control. This system is ideal for beginner, intermediate and expert sewers as well.

CLICK HERE for features, photos, specifications and more.

Now available with select Techsew sewing machines.

The Techsew SmartServo motor is the most advanced, powerful and versatile industrial sewing machine motor of its kind. Sew at your own pace, whether you’re a beginner, amateur or professional sewer.

Speed Control + Power
Featuring 18 different speed settings, 600W and 4/5HP the SmartServo allows you to control the speed of your stitching without sacrificing any power.

Bright LED Display
Adjust your sewing speed by simply tapping on the up or down button beside the bright digital LED display.

Great for Any Sewing Project
The SmartServo can be used on any industrial sewing machine, for any type of sewing project.

VIDEO:

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An incredible new sewing machine has arrived. In May 2010, we will be offering the new Techsew 2700 light & medium leather stitcher, great for sewing items such as chaps, jackets, vests, handbags, belts, wallets, upholstery and lots more. This incredibly versatile machine can do so much!

The Techsew 2700 is the latest in high quality leather stitchers, great for all types of leather projects as well as automobile and boat covers, sails, tents, awnings, luggage, orthopaedic appliances, sports equipment and more.

Featuring a sewing capacity of 3/8” and 5/8” presser foot clearance, the Techsew 2700 is the only machine you need for all of your light to medium weight sewing.

Important Features:

Compound Walking Foot – great for sewing thick & bulky items
Reverse Feed to reinforce your stitches
Drop-in Bobbin Case – provides easy and convenient access to the bobbin
Automatic Lubrication
Techsew 550 Motor – sew at your own pace! complete control at any stitching speed
LED Stitch Light illuminates your stitches

Watch the video demonstration here:

For pictures, specifications and more, click here.

Every month, we will be featuring a different Techsew industrial sewing machine and highlighting its features, benefits, users and more.

The Machine of the Month for April is the Techsew 2971 leather patcher.

Stronger Than Ever

Based on the design of the most popular patcher machine ever built, the Techsew 2971 has been internally re-designed and built to last longer and sew stronger than ever. This machine is meant for production and repair of shoes & boots, sewing patches onto leather and other general leatherwork up to 1/4″ thickness.

By Hand or By Foot

The Techsew 2971 allows you to sew either by hand using the handwheel which can be affixed to the front or side of the machine, or by foot when set up with an industrial sewing machine table & motor (offered separately).

360 Degree Versatility

Featuring a 360 degree rotating presser foot, you can easily control the direction of your stitching without turning your work.

This machine also features a 12.5″ cylinder bed which gives you plenty of space to sew big, bulky and cylinder shaped items. The Techsew 2971 uses the popular 135X17 needle system and can handle threads up to size 69 and needles up to #21.

For more information on the Techsew 2971 including specifications, pictures and videos, click HERE.

Ron,
RaphaelSewing.com

New to the Techsew family this week is the Techsew 2150-4 industrial sewing machine. Featuring 4-point zigzag, walking foot, a cylinder bed and the Techsew 550 servo motor, this machine is great for sewing medium to thick materials such as bags, cases, caps, gloves, canvas, tents, garments, cylinder shaped products and more.

Click HERE for more specifications, pictures, videos and more.

In our continuing efforts to improve out product selection and bring our customers exactly what they need for their sewing projects, we have built upon our popular Techsew GA5-1, adding a number of important features and specifications to create the new and improved Techsew GA5-1R.

The GA5-1R is the ideal machine for horse tack and leather work projects such as holsters, harnesses, saddle pads, horse blankets, halters, bridles and more. Additionally, it is capable of sewing a variety of materials such as vinyl, canvas, synthetics, heavy webbing and more.

New Features:

Reverse Stitch
Finally, an easy way to reinforce your stitches! From now on, just pull down the reverse lever to sew in reverse and lock in your stitches at the end of a seam.

Techsew 550 Servo Motor
Sew at your own pace, whether you’re a beginner or professional sewer. All Techsew GA5-1R machines will be equipped with the new Techsew 550 motor. Featuring 12 different speed settings from 0 to 3450RPM, 3/4HP and 550W of power, the Techsew 550 is the perfect motor for any type of sewing projects with the Techsew GA5-1R. 

Speed Reducer
The perfect compliment to the Techsew 550 servo motor, our new  speed reduction unit gives you complete control of your stitching speed, allowing you to sew stitch by stitch and adding increased torque to the machine to sew through heavier items.

LED Stitch Light

See what you’ve been missing! Our new LED Stitch Light features 120 degree angle LED technology with 60,000 hours of service life, and magnetically fixes itself right near the needle bar to illuminate your stitches with clear, bright light.

U-Table with Reinforced Edges
Our redesigned U-Table provides plenty of workspace around the cylinder bed of the machine. Additionally, the reinforced plastic edging prevents nicks and scratches when moving the table and increases its usage life.

 VIDEO:

Whether you’re a novice, amateur or professional sewer, the Techsew GA5-1R is the ideal machine for your medium and heavy material projects.

Click HERE for product specifications, videos, photos and more.

See what you’ve been missing! Our new LED Stitch Light features 120 degree angle LED technology with 60,000 hours of service life, and magnetically fixes itself right near the needle bar to illuminate your stitches with clear, bright light.

Great in low light locations and even in combination with your existing sewing machine lamp, the LED Stitch Light is an immediate improvement to your industrial sewing machine. You’ll wonder how you ever got by without it!

Features:

• 120 degree angle LED technology
• 60,000 hours of usage life
• Works with any industrial sewing machine, plugs directly into the motor on/off switch
• Affixes to any spot on the machine with powerful magnet
• Never gets hot
• Pure, white light for hard to see places
• 90% more energy efficient than a fluorescent light
• Great in low light locations
• On/off switch, 110V-220V, 0.5W, 50/60Hz

Click HERE for photos, specifications and to purchase.

Ron,
Raphaelsewing.com