Tall Post Sewing Machines?

[Cumberland Highpower]

I've somewhat decided that I'd like a new machine, one kind of new to me anyway.

A tall post.

I've used a couple more standard post bed machines, and to be honest I prefer them over most any type.

I've never used a "tall" or "extra tall" version.  All I've seen have the bobbin/hook offset to the left as opposed to the right of the post.  I'm wondering why that is?  

So far I've only seen Chinese machines for sale, I wonder if there are any good used machines that are EU/Japanese made?   I'd like to run 138, but could go as high as 207 on top at times. Any recommendations?

 

Edited 16 hours ago by Cumberland Highpower

[RockyAussie]

This following link shows the tall post machine I have. Note that the max thread size is 138. The needle goes into the right side which is good for allowing wide products that can be held out in the open left side if that makes sense.

 

[Cumberland Highpower]

RockyAussie thanks for the reply.

How do you find the overall ergonomics? Are these high posts comfortable machines to operate sitting down or do you feel your knees crowded and having to reach excessively upwards to work?    Probably not as bad as I'm visualizing sitting here, but wanted to ask.

Makes sense about the post offset.  

Edited 5 hours ago by Cumberland Highpower