drop down roller guide

[Cumberland Highpower]

Where can a person find a good quality drop down roller guide for a Seiko LSC-8?   Something of very good quality made in USA/Japan, etc. not a Chinese cheapy?

[kgg]

1 hour ago, Cumberland Highpower said:

Where can a person find a good quality drop down roller guide for a Seiko LSC-8? 

I would call one of the four Seiko dealers endorsed by Seiko on their website. They should be able to put you onto a Japanese made one. I don't think you are going to find one made in the USA. Most of the stuff is made in China or Taiwan. If you go with the Chinese or Taiwan versions just go to the websites like Aliexpress and buy direct for considerable savings.

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Edited March 9, 2024 by kgg

[dikman]

I doubt if you will find one that is made in the US, as kgg said. You may find one that is made in Japan (?) but so far every one that I have seen comes from China. I've bought 2, via Aliexpress, and they seem fine for what they are. 

[Cumberland Highpower]

On 3/9/2024 at 5:52 PM, dikman said:

I doubt if you will find one that is made in the US, as kgg said. You may find one that is made in Japan (?) but so far every one that I have seen comes from China. I've bought 2, via Aliexpress, and they seem fine for what they are. 

You might be right.   Every time I watch a manufacturing video on youtube shot in Japan, I see the Usual Seikos and Jukis with some high grade attachments that I don't see in my typical shopping haunts....Or AliBaba.

American importers import what's cheap and makes the best return.....

Edited March 12, 2024 by Cumberland Highpower

[dikman]

5 hours ago, Cumberland Highpower said:

American importers import what's cheap and makes the best return.....

Not just America, my friend.

[Ferg]

On 3/9/2024 at 10:32 AM, Cumberland Highpower said:

Where can a person find a good quality drop down roller guide for a Seiko LSC-8?   Something of very good quality made in USA/Japan, etc. not a Chinese cheapy?

I have two drop down roller guides: Pictured below is a GB-6. I used it on Cowboy and Consew. I have two guides for this unit/kit: Roller and straight edge. $25 plus shipping

Second photo is drop down I bought from Honeysew, I am positive it was made in China and is very well made. I used these guides on several of my machines of different manufacturer with excellent results. Excellent condition for both of them, I don't see any scratches or anything on them. This one is $25.00 plus shipping also.

I never had to drill an extra hole.

Edited March 13, 2024 by Ferg

[Cumberland Highpower]

 

I'd love to find a guide like this.  Surely made in Japan? Either guide.  The big swing away one on the arm as well.

 

[Ferg]

Are you interested in the drop downs I have?

 

[Cumberland Highpower]

On 3/19/2024 at 10:34 AM, Ferg said:

Are you interested in the drop downs I have?

 

Hello Ferg, I am afraid not really.  I was looking for something a little more trimmed down like on the photo I posted.   If I come across a need for a style like yours I'll look you up.

 

[shoepatcher]

On 3/19/2024 at 9:31 AM, Cumberland Highpower said:

 

I'd love to find a guide like this.  Surely made in Japan? Either guide.  The big swing away one on the arm as well.

 

That is a pfaff drop down roller guide.

glenn