The Sailrite Big-N-Tall Long Arm Sewing Machine is for professional canvas workers or amateurs wanting the biggest and the best. Underarm space is huge at 18 inches horizontally and 6 inches vertically. The foot lift is also an impressive 1/2" with a convenient treadle foot lift pedal. The Big-N-Tall is a straight stitch, single needle machine with compound feed and needle feed. Stitches are the normal "lockstitch" type. With this machine you can sew consistently long, high quality stitches up to 9mm length in both forward and reverse.
Feeding power is aided by a large feed dog and the precisely adjusted compound walking foot. This feeding system incorporates a needle which moves in time with the lower feed dog and the upper center one. When the needle is not in the fabric, an outer upper foot firmly holds the material in place. Once the needle enters the fabric this foot lifts its grip of the fabric assembly and the needle, walking foot and feed dog all move the material. The Big-N-Tall can pull the heaviest of canvas items with minimal operator assistance.
Sailrite's Big-N-Tall long arm sewing machine is powered with our own MC-SCR power system (a Sailrite exclusive). This system features a small 120 volt DC motor and motor control providing excellent slow speed control as well as the speed and power expected of an industrial machine. Input power is 120 volt AC. This power system is proven --- there have been zero failures in the course of its five year existence.
Other advantages of Sailrite's Big-N-Tall Long Arm Sewing Machine include: an integrated bobbin winder with thread trimmer, an automatic lubrication system, and a safety clutch mechanism. The safety clutch is designed to allow the lower shaft of the machine to slip should the hook become jammed by thread or stop in a violent manner. Pop the clutch back into gear by depressing a button on the bed of the machine while spinning the balance wheel clockwise --- no more downtime for timing readjustment.
The Sailrite Big-N-Tall is a available in one complete package. It is not portable. The machine head alone weighs 142 pounds as it ships. When the whole package is assembled the overall weight is roughly 200 pounds. Shipping is via UPS in multiple boxes. Assembly and setup is easy! Sailrite's included "Big-N-Tall Long Arm Sewing Machine DVD" video will walk you through the entire process.
Big-N-Tall Long Arm Sewing Machine Includes:
40 assorted needles
Maintenance brush
Seam ripper
King spool (16 oz) of V-138 outdoor thread
MC-SCR Power Motor System
PowerPlus wheel for the MC-SCR system
Bendable Bright LED sewing machine light
H-leg table frame and wooden top (max height of table surface is 31 3/4")
Industrial thread stand
5 bobbins
Oil
Oil pan
Treadle foot lift pedal
Drawer
Exclusive - "Sailrite Big-n-Tall Set-Up & Use" DVD (58 mins)
Specifications:
Upper shaft and hook shaft are ball bearing supported and timing belt driven
Auto lube
Safety clutch mechanism
Maximum sewing speed per min: 1,200 (runs about 700 spm with MC-SCR/PowerPlus wheel)
Max. straight stitch length: 9mm
135X17 or 135X16 needle system - sizes 16 to 26
Presser foot lift: 1/2"
Underarm space: 18" x 6"
Bed size: 28.5" x 7 1/16"
Table top surface size: 55 5/8" x 21 1/8"
Bobbin size: Large
Included in the MC-SCR Power system:
MC-SCR controller
Motor
Motor bracket
Foot pedal
Cogged belt
PowerPlus wheel
Big-n-Tall DVD Chapters (58 mins):
Introduction
Building Industrial Table Top
Set-Up & Use
Oil Pan & Oil Adjustment
Needle Replacement
Bobbin Winding
Threading
Sewing
Lower Shaft Release Button
Timing
Sailrite’s DVD for the Sailrite Big-n-Tall makes sewing machine set-up and use easy. Every aspect of assembly and machine adjustment (including timing) is fully described and shown in high quality video. The Sailrite Big-n-Tall comes with a high quality industrial table top stand, the MC-SCR power system and the PowerPlus Wheel. This DVD will show you step by step instructions on assembly using convenient navigation menus.
Warranty: A Sailrite Big-N-Tall can be returned in 30 days for a full refund less delivery. All parts (excluding needles, feed dogs, bobbins and belts) are fully guaranteed for two years by Sailrite. Labor for repairs is provided at no charge for two years, but the goal is to enable you to maintain and repair your own machine. If it must be returned for repair, you will be responsible for delivery both ways.
Sailrite Big-N-Tall Long Arm Sewing Machine in Power Stand with MC-SCR is a railroaded pattern
Reduce Seaming with Railroaded Fabric
Most upholstery fabric is 54 inches wide and, if it features a pattern, the pattern is run down the length of the bolt. When upholstering, it generally looks best to run a patterned fabric from the top to the bottom of the piece and from the back to the front. This requires seams every 54 inches on larger pieces like sofas and long boat cushions. Alternatively, a Railroaded fabric pattern can be used to eliminated unwanted seams. The patterns in Railroaded Sunbrellas run across their widths. This makes Railroaded Sunbrella perfect for these longer projects.
In this illustration, the fabric rolls out to cover the cushions without need for a seam.
This is a photo example of the railroaded fabric coming off the roll.
This is a photo example of fabric that is not railroaded coming off the roll.
In this illustration the fabric rolls out vertically, and for this type of single cushion, would require several seams to cover the couch.
