tspillers 0 #1 January 14, 2004 I am considering purchasing a bartack machine. Any suggestion on what machine? What is the official stitch used for lines? I am not totally useless, I can be used as a bad example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenneth21441 0 #2 January 14, 2004 Hello, You might want to try SouthStar Supply Company in Nashville, Tennessee www.soutstarsupply.com As far as actual bar tacking I would look at what you are actually repairing.. If its a TSOed Reserve, the manufactor may want this work done in there shop only.... IE Performance Designs..... But do try the above company and they maybe able to assist you as they have me more then once... Thanks Ken..Kenneth Potter FAA Senior Parachute Rigger Tactical Delivery Instructor (Jeddah, KSA) FFL Gunsmith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcGuire 0 #3 January 14, 2004 the most desired stitch for repairing lines is the 42 center start-center stop bartack. to get that stitch, there are two ways you can go. The first is to buy a "mechanical" type bartack that opperates using a cam that dictates what pattern the machine will make. They are usualy around $1,200 to $2,500.00 depending on which modle you buy and weather or not it is used or new. The down side of these mechanical type machines is that they will only do the stitch that is predetermined by the cam that it has. changing the cam out to do another stitch is not practical. When reparing containers it is common to see 28 32 38 42 48 and even 72 stitch bartacks. To be able to do all of these get out your wallet. The other more expencive route is to buy a programmable bartacker from Juki, Brother, Mitsubishi ect. these will allow you to either program that machine your self or get a chip that contains the stitches you want. then its as easy as just punching in a number and blammo your ready to go. However, keep in mind that sewing machine shops usually don't have a clue about the stitches we use so you'll have to design the stitches your self. It can be quite the pain in the ass. I use the Brother 434E (same as PD)and I love it but there are lots of different types out the to choose from. If you go programmable be prepared to pay lots for the versatility. Usually $3,000.00 and up. good luck. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tspillers 0 #4 January 14, 2004 Thanks. The main interest I have is for main line sets. I do minimal container work. I will send major stuff back to the manufacturer. I just get annoyed with the time it takes me to do a main line set on my machines. I try to simulate the bartack and sew each line twice. Todd I am not totally useless, I can be used as a bad example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
