![]() ![]() Our larger machines used the bigger v138 thread. All the smaller machines handle up to size v92 bonded dac thread (which was standard in the marine canvas trade). During the early yrs our backup machines were home brew metal gear types and an old 1928 industrial Singer 95-1 purchased from a men's tailor shop.short straight stitchs and no reverse but never the less for garments. The 138 was our primary machine for about 2 yrs until we expanded and needed bigger, faster walking foot machines.heavy duty consews and adlers which were not well suited for delicate sail work. It would do everything from curtains to cushion covers to awnings. It wasn't the "best" for sunbrella or slippery dacron sails but got us through full time sewing quite easily.just at a slower pace. I believe it was actually lighter duty than your 591. As a result of flipping sailboats I started (1975) a marine canvas shop with an industrial pfaff 138 "garment machine" with stand/motor/clutch purchased from a bankrupt sail loft (back in those days the 138 was used in many sail lofts throughout the country). For a home hobby machine the 591 and standard motor/clutch should do boat canvas and sail repair just fine. I don't consider myself an "expert" but can speak from my experience.
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