Sewing Machines.

Manawatu Herald, 7 April 1903, Page 2

Sewing Machines.

We hurriedly noticed on Saturday that Messrs P. Hennessy & Co. had imported some new sewing machines. These machines have been con* structed on the improved system, with double eccentric for operating shuttle arid feed levers. It makes what is known as the double lock stitch by using two threads which, are locked together in the centre ol the goods. The arm is of large size with ample space underneath for handling the bulkiest goods without difficulty. The needle is straight and selfsetting. The bearings, or parts subject to wear, are made of hue steel and can be run at high speed without injury. The works underneath, fly wheel and all polished parts are nickel plated. The*feed is double, extending both sides of the needle, and is positive in its action. The stitch regulator is attached to upright portion of arm, and is operated by a thumb-screw. The shuttle is self-threading, and the upper tension is on top of arm. The automatic bobbin-winder is a perfect mechanical device. The thread is evenly distributed on bobbin, thus obviating the annoyance of breaking under thread on account of carelessly wound bobbins. The stand is made and finished throughout in a good and substantial manner. It is furnished with oil cups to prevent soiling the floor, and fly-wheel and treadle are both bung on adjustable centres.