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Re: [world-cruising] Sewing machines

From: Brent Geery (no email)
Date: Fri Sep 10 2004 - 01:03:06 EDT

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    On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 01:07:32 -0000, "robertgainer"
    <> wrote:

    > I am a little confused about sewing machines. Is it practical to
    > think about sail repair with a machine that has on under arm
    > clearance of 8 inches. I can see getting a sail under an arm of 10
    > inches (tight) and I can see building a sail one panel at a time
    > with the 8-inch machine. But can you get the bunt of a sail under a
    > machine with only 8 inches under the arm and do repair. Also I don't
    > see the 12-volt machines anymore. Are they made, or am I looking in
    > the wrong place.
    > Thanks and all the best,
    > Robert Gainer

    For 12VCD operation, just replace the AC motor with a 12VDC
    equivalent. Really simple.

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