mkc1962

yes, the path I am leaning toward. I go pit up when back from vacation, will probably order a servo soon thereafter.

I found an Adler 67 somewhat local for $150. Sews nicely but needs some light motor work. I have a brand new Clutch motor on my old Pfaff and may just swap them out. But considering the good deal on the overall machine, may just opt for a new Servo motor. Not really sure which would be a better setup, I see all sorts of opinions on the topic.

Thanks for the feedback folks. Will do some research on the recommendations. Have never given any thought to a Cylinder machine but can see where it may be valuable at times. I know a few guys that do this for a living (not me) and that was where I was steered toward the Consews. They both swear by them but at the same time said be prepared to pay as much for an old in top shape one, as you would a new one. My searching has clearly shown that to be the case. What I dont want, is to get into an older machine, then have to spend a few hundred more to get it in top shape. These old casting 335's, do they have a suffix number that goes with them? initial searching only shows what to be new units in the $2500 range.

I'm new to the forum but been lurking for a while. I am looking for advise good and bad about my desire to upgrade to a better, more suitable sewing machine. Mainly for doing motorcycle saddle work Leather/Vinyl, as well as automotive or boat seat covers. I'm self taught but been at the craft for about 25 years. For the most part upholstery that goes along with whatever I may be restoring or riding. I started doing Bike saddles about 25 years ago, and have gotten to a point I just want to be better or near perfect in my work. I must not be to shabby, as on occasion have riding friends ask me to do customs for them. Machine wise, For many years using a cheap Brother home type machine, several years go picked up an industrial grade Pfaff 463. Its a great running heavy machine that will punch through anything I throw at it, but really want to upgrade to a walking foot machine. I have done quite a bit of searching at something like an older Consew rb1 or the new RB5 but it appears to me that good used ones are near as pricey as a brand new one. To those that might reply....if you were in the same boat, and were willing to spend say $1000, what would you look for and why? Any and all replies appreciated. Mike in Central Alabama