Members MarkWorsnop Posted February 28 Members Report Posted February 28 (edited) I’m hoping I’m not crazy. I had my brother LS2-B837 for a long time. But I always seem to need to do things away from home so we’re getting a portable machine and selling the Brother. I hope it’s not a stupid idea. What do you all think? Edited February 28 by MarkWorsnop Quote
kgg Posted February 28 Report Posted February 28 (edited) 4 hours ago, MarkWorsnop said: What do you all think? Be aware of what some of the short comings of the Sailrite you are planning on getting: i) The Sailrite is made in China not Japan like like, I'm assuming, your older Brother. ii) The Sailrite is a walking foot not a unison feed like the brother you have. iii) Uses a domestic Singer Class 15 Bobbin. iv) Max thread size you can use is V92. vi) No safety clutch. vii) Requires special presser feet. viii) Stretch length varies as the thickness of material increases. ix) The Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ is a "portable" walking foot sewing machine but with the rigid carrying case the term "portable" is a relative term. Sort of like the old "portable" microwaves that took two people to move across the kitchen. With the machine sat in it's rigid carrying case it turns into a very clumsy package weighting probably close on about 50lbs. Coupled that with the size of a very well constructed rigid carrying case (about 21" long x 14" high x 10" wide with only one top mounted carrying handle) and you are going to get a good workout. My experience of owning the Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ, with the rigid carrying case which had their new "servo" motor, the shine of being able to move it more then a few feet very quickly dulled. I would suggest that you makeup a cardboard box about the same size and put say 40lbs in it. Then see if you can lift it with one arm or hold it on the bottom and then walk up a flight of stairs or across a parking lot. Maybe it may fit your needs but I would suggest trying one first because once you buy it's yours for better or worst. Buy Once, Cry Once kgg Edited February 28 by kgg Quote
Members MarkWorsnop Posted February 28 Author Members Report Posted February 28 thank you very much for replying. I sure appreciate it. Quote
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