IslandMoose

I said theToyota had a factory servo, in fact it is a Ho Hsing AC servo, probably an HVP 50 1st generation, I think 500 or 600watt with needle positioning and speed control.

Hello again all, My shortlist for a sewing machine purchase isn't getting any shorter: Adler 120-2 with clutch motor $1500NZD + Servo ($300NZD) = $1800NZD ($1548USD) Adler 167-373 with clutch motor $1400NZD+ servo = $1700NZD ($1462USD) Toyota LS2-331L with servo motor and EPS $1000NZD ($860USD) Juki LU1114-6 with servo motor and EPS $1100NZD ($946USD) Consew 226 with clutch motor $700NZD + servo = $1000NZD ($860USD) Mitsubishi DU-105 with clutch motor $900NZD + servo = $1200NZD ($1032USD) and.... The machine in question...is this a machine that is simply TOO big to sew marine canvas and light leather upholstery: Mitsubishi DY253 with clutch motor $1500NZD + servo = $1800NZD ($1548USD) All of these machines are being offered by reputable specialists, and are all in very good serviced condition. The servo motors included with two of them are factory motors, with a large control box coupled to what looks like a very large motor. The juki has pneumatic controls as well. I am leaning toward the Toyota...the Consew is the cheapest initially, but I have included a servo motor in all of the prices. I've allowed $300, which may not bem quite enough for a quality servo motor in NZ. John $1NZD = $0.86USD

The Toyota is about $800USD, but bear in mind this is New Zealand, where everything is rare.

I have a line on a Toyota LS2 AD331 at a very good price, with factory servo motor, needle position etc (something called "inching stitch"). At the same time I am looking at an Adler 167-373 that will need a servo motor. They are both in good used condition, but the Adler is $600 more than the Toyota. I can't find anything about the Toyota, other than it is listed as a medium-heavy walking foot machine. The Adler is much better known. For sewing mainly boat covers and light weight upholstery leather, which would you prefer given the difference in price? Oddly, the Toyota is listed as taking "parts from a common Singer walking foot". I'm not aware of any Singers that look like this:

Good day from New Zealand, I am embarking on a large project on my boat which involves exterior cover repair and replacement, as well as interior upholstery. Both of these will involve light leather materials a well as multiple layers of Sunbrella cloth. I am therefore in the market for a robust machine to suit these purposes, and in New Zealand, the market is limited due to high shipping costs for new machines from overseas. I have a line on a few prospects on the NZ version of eBay (TradeMe): 1. An older Seiko LSW 8BL/CS with a clutch motor - $200-$300NZD ($150-$250USD) 2. A Juki LU 1114-6 fully automated unit with what appears to be a controlled-clutch motor (servo?) $1100NZD (NZD doller = 80 cents US) 3. A Pfaff 1245 (yellow, so older) with every available option (air, controller, independent reverse stitch length adjuster etc).$750NZD 4. A Pfaff 145 with clutch motor $600NZD There are a lot of Seiko's that come up for auction, and I think they all have Consew equivalents. Are they a good machine? The 145 Juki's seem to come up often as well, but the 145 for sale is awfully close in price to the 1245. In any case, let me know you collective thoughts on what unit might represent the best value. If I can get the Seiko LSW 8BL/CS (Consew 255RB with a longer stitch?) for $200 I wanted to put a Sewquiet 5000 under it. It has automatic nothing...but in some ways the air and control boxes scare me. Thanks, John