What to choose on a £800 budget

[dikman]

Any machine with 335 in its name is likely a clone of the Pfaff 335, it's unlikely this will be suitable for what you want to do. While they can handle #138 thread they're generally happier with #69 and clearance under the feet is around 10mm, might go up to 12mm but not 15mm.

Keep looking.

[kgg]

19 hours ago, mous3 said:

I have just found a wilcox and gibbs s335B  also in my price range 

As @dikman said. I think you will be wasting your money on anything with 335 in the model number for your needs.

kgg

[mous3]

Thank you all for your import input, the deal is done I missed out on the wimsew it went for the full 800 so I have gone with the Adler £550 In it's favor as well as being much cheaper it's on a half table.

 I don't even need to treck to the outer end of the country to collect it as my friend is up in the area and is collecting it for me. 

I'm not worried about layers slipping because I have a quick and cheeky trick in how I tack my harness together before stitching double sided tape I often cut my straps with my Clint present and tack the harness around Thier dog, this method makes sure it will fit and when I'm actually sewing I can use it if bits don't want to stay lined up.

But now my real learning curve begins 

[Tigweldor]

well, here is the adjustment manual for the 205

copy pg. 17 to 27 and page 68 - unless you are fluent in German, French and Spanish as well.

https://www.bedienungsanleitu.ng/duerkopp-adler/205/anleitung?p=67

Although it is for a 205-370 :: apply all procedures as needed to your machine. 

When you get your machine - go through the steps one by one as needed and just check out your machine - before putting it into operation.

That won´t even cost you an hour - time well invested to avoid grievances right from the start or down the road.

This is what I also tell most people when they get a new machine : RTFM

Here another tip : if you want to thoroughly know the contents of any manual - keep a copy of it in the bathroom - every time you have a "sitting" - you can relax and read another chapter - I can guarantee success within 3 months.

 

Greetings

Hans

Edited April 12 by Tigweldor