Consew 2050?

[Constabulary]

well, it´s not impossible to buy and run American made sewing machines only - you have to look for them, maybe travel, and sometimes have to rebuild them. But they for sure al will be vintage. I for a reason only use vintage Singer sewing machines (made in the US, UK and Germany). But when it comes to certain spare parts China is the only source for spares (at least for me living on the other side of the pond + BREXIT). Some parts are interchangeable with non Chinese Brands (always a big pleasure for me to figure that) like some older Dürkopps and CLAES are based on Singer - even some Pfaffs are using Singer based parts (very few but still)...

But thats a different story

If you want SEIKO machines look for a SEIKO dealer in the US (scroll down here)

https://www.seiko-sewing.co.jp/en/worldwidenetwork/

But I´m not sure if all SEIKO´s are still made in Japan

Edited August 18, 2022 by Constabulary

[Cumberland Highpower]

8 hours ago, Wizcrafts said:

Back in 2010 my buddy Doug, for who I worked as a sideman/sewer, upgraded his sewing operation with a Cobra Class 4; a Chinese built Juki 441 clone. Aside from swapping out the digital servo motor for an analog model, and remembering to oil it, the machine has performed flawlessly ever since. He uses it almost every day to sew items he sells online.

One year later, in 2011, I started sewing my own orders at home and bought a new Chinese built Cowboy CB4500. I also swapped out the digital motor for an analog (Family Sew) motor. It too has performed flawlessly ever since. It is now in my leather shop and is used on a daily basis to sew holsters, sheathes, gunbelts and even to hem chaps.

I also have numerous industrial black body Singer sewing machines and a gray German Adler. In the past I've owned two Union Lockstitch machines, which I sold off because they were too finicky. My deduction is that there are quality machines built all over the World if you look in the right places.

It's good you've had sucess with your purchases.  

I've heard many complaints over the years about the UL machines, but I've never seen it   I have a pair I run 6 mo out of the year (Cold months) and I've never had to replace much of anything on them I can remember, they're quite tight machines still   (I think years ago a thread lock?)   Never had one go out of adjustment either.   I think the UL machines were designed for items that were generally of a constant nature, thickness/etc.     I believe the people who have problems have used worn out machines and don't realize it.

Edited August 18, 2022 by Cumberland Highpower

[Cumberland Highpower]

11 minutes ago, Cumberland Highpower said:

Bladegrinder I find allot of Electronic goods sold under the Panasonic name are made in Japan or countries other than China.  I tend to buy Panasonic for this reason when I have time to shop. (for example my tv and laptop are Japanese)   I generally avoid Walmart except when I need some bread and I'm in town. 

I have a throw away type phone from Dollar General and it's made in Malaysia. (Probably less Chinese).

 

10 minutes ago, Constabulary said:

well, it´s not impossible to buy and run American made sewing machines only - you have to look for them, maybe travel, and sometimes have to rebuild them. But they for sure al will be vintage. I for a reason only use vintage Singer sewing machines (made in the US, UK and Germany). But when it comes to certain spare parts China is the only source for spares (at least for me living on the other side of the pond + BREXIT). Some parts are interchangeable with non Chinese Brands (always a big pleasure for me to figure that) like some older Dürkopps and CLAES are based on Singer - even some Pfaffs are using Singer based parts (very few but still)...

But thats a different story

If you want SEIKO machines look for a SEIKO dealer in the US (scroll down here)

https://www.seiko-sewing.co.jp/en/worldwidenetwork/

But I´m not sure if all SEIKO´s are still made in Japan

Constabulary here in the US we have something you might not have in Germany?  Auctions.   It I attend an auction I can buy machinery often times for cheap.  I think I paid $200 for my best UL machine.   Paid $20 for a Brother BAS 341 Programmable stitcher last month that works great.   Sometimes I buy new when I am in the itch for it, but rarely.