Hello, I just checked my Singer 401 manual. The book states that the machine takes a 15 x 1 needle, size 9, 11, 14, 16, and 18. The machine is also capable of twin needles. I buy Schmetz needles from Walmart. I also buy original Singer needles from the featherweight shop online. I would try these needles before buying a new machine. Especially one that is inferior to the Singer 403. I hope this helps. Kate
Thanks for this solution Kate M! I did try the 16’s on the 503 & another 401 and it fit! I need to check that needle clamp screw. The next video will be all about unpacking my new Heavy Duty Singer! Coming in the next few days! Thank so much! Enjoy your machines!
In Eastern Europe/ Eurasia $500USD figure is equal to a double feed walking foot industrial table setup with 750W servo motor. Actually varying from Jack/Typical to local labels branded distribution from China. So quite a good reason to faint when hearing the same prices for a plastic soapbox labeled HD for fun, I guess..
Good point! The Singer HD gears are steel. That is the basis of calling this "personal" or "domestic" machine "Heavy Duty"! I would love to have an industrial "walking foot" machine; but I don't have the knowledge base for that yet! Canvas & denim can be stitched on what I have now! Thanks for your thoughts, your experience!
In Australia, I have a 4432 which I bought aprox 2 years ago. It is the same grey color as the other HD models, and is indistinguishable from the 4452 - except that the 4452 comes with a larger assortment of feet/accessories which account for the higher price tag. Mechanically and structurally, the 4411, 4423, 4432, and as far as I can tell 4452, are all the same machine, with the significant differences being the number of stitch selection options. How many of those fancy stitches would you anticipate using? ...... is it worth the extra cost to you? 1100 stitches per minute? .... unless you are doing long straight lines, or repetitive production in large volumes, then almost nobody will use that kind of speed. -- IMO --
Greetings Ed! Thank you for sharing your experience with the 4432! I was not able to find anything other than the Singer HD44S Heavy Duty available in Montreal area Walmart's. I did go up to the garment district and there were not any 4452's or 4432's. So I will be learning to sew on the 44S. I will order a Singer Walking foot for the denim and thin leather. This is my first "new" machine purchase. Thanks for the info! Happy sewing!
Hello, I just checked my Singer 401 manual. The book states that the machine takes a 15 x 1 needle, size 9, 11, 14, 16, and 18. The machine is also capable of twin needles. I buy Schmetz needles from Walmart. I also buy original Singer needles from the featherweight shop online. I would try these needles before buying a new machine. Especially one that is inferior to the Singer 403. I hope this helps. Kate
Thanks for this solution Kate M! I did try the 16’s on the 503 & another 401 and it fit!
I need to check that needle clamp screw. The next video will be all about unpacking my new Heavy Duty Singer! Coming in the next few days! Thank so much! Enjoy your machines!
In Eastern Europe/ Eurasia $500USD figure is equal to a double feed walking foot industrial table setup with 750W servo motor. Actually varying from Jack/Typical to local labels branded distribution from China. So quite a good reason to faint when hearing the same prices for a plastic soapbox labeled HD for fun, I guess..
Good point! The Singer HD gears are steel. That is the basis of calling this "personal" or "domestic" machine "Heavy Duty"! I would love to have an industrial "walking foot" machine; but I don't have the knowledge base for that yet! Canvas & denim can be stitched on what I have now! Thanks for your thoughts, your experience!
In Australia, I have a 4432 which I bought aprox 2 years ago. It is the same grey color as the other HD models, and is indistinguishable from the 4452 - except that the 4452 comes with a larger assortment of feet/accessories which account for the higher price tag.
Mechanically and structurally, the 4411, 4423, 4432, and as far as I can tell 4452, are all the same machine, with the significant differences being the number of stitch selection options.
How many of those fancy stitches would you anticipate using? ...... is it worth the extra cost to you?
1100 stitches per minute? .... unless you are doing long straight lines, or repetitive production in large volumes, then almost nobody will use that kind of speed. -- IMO --
Greetings Ed! Thank you for sharing your experience with the 4432! I was not able to find anything other than the Singer HD44S Heavy Duty available in Montreal area Walmart's. I did go up to the garment district and there were not any 4452's or 4432's. So I will be learning to sew on the 44S. I will order a Singer Walking foot for the denim and thin leather. This is my first "new" machine purchase. Thanks for the info! Happy sewing!