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Manly Things, er, um...sewing machines

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The Gopher:
Alright guys don't be ashamed, let's talk openly about sewing machines. what do you guys use for sewing heavy stuff like leather. I've used an old garage sale singer from the 50's for lighter leather work and it is OK but still leaves something to be desired. anything with heavy leather is all done by hand which gets real old in a hurry. so what do you guys have/use for real heavy duty leather work?

I've looked at the Tippmann Boss, but that is a bit out of my price range, although as it usually works out, any tool worth it's salt is out of my price range.

sailordad:
all my stitch work is done primitively,like all the other stuff i like to make  ;D
all by hand,no machine for me.i cut the leather out by hand,form it by hand,stitch it by hand
its to bad that i have to use artificial sinew for thread(i hate the looks of it,personal thing  ;) )

never thought of using a machine to do my leather work

Pat B:
I prefer hand stitching for most leather. It gives you a lot stronger seam(especially with a harness stitch) and looks better than machine stitching. I find it very therapeutic!  ;D
  A treadle powered shoe tacking machine will stitch heavy leathers if you can find one or an expensive walking foot machine but you are talking $1000 or more for a decent one.

El Destructo:
All hand sewn...with either a punch and a Needle and Thread...or a Punch and a Sewing Awl...but mainly by Hand....more Satisfying...and stronger too..JMO

aero86:
i do mine by hand.  have a little hand punch thingy with different size holes.  i felt bad enough going to the sewing section to get the big needle to thread the holes!

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