Members step Posted 16 hours ago Members Report Posted 16 hours ago Hey all - I've been using a replica/Chinese version of the Singer 29 and it's been okay, but man is it buggy. It's constantly needing tweaks and problem solving. I'm thinking of upgrading to a Consew 29B but want to make sure that the value add is going to be worth the price tag. I'm guessing that there will be no comparison, but just thought I'd post here to ask for help pushing me over the finish line. Also, I've found the best price at Precision Sewing Machine Outlet - if anyone can vouch for them please let me know. I'm hoping to buy from somewhere that will be open to lending some support should I run into any snags once I have the machine. Thanks! Quote
kgg Posted 15 hours ago Report Posted 15 hours ago 46 minutes ago, step said: Hey all - I've been using a replica/Chinese version of the Singer 29 and it's been okay, but man is it buggy. First off what are you needing / wanting to sew as there maybe better options then a patcher? kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members step Posted 15 hours ago Author Members Report Posted 15 hours ago 1 minute ago, kgg said: First off what are you needing / wanting to sew as there maybe better options then a patcher? kgg No, I'm definitely in need of a patcher. I customize and repair sneakers. Quote
kgg Posted 15 hours ago Report Posted 15 hours ago 2 minutes ago, step said: No, I'm definitely in need of a patcher. The next question is do you need a 12" or 18" arm? kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members step Posted 15 hours ago Author Members Report Posted 15 hours ago (edited) 19 minutes ago, kgg said: The next question is do you need a 12" or 18" arm? kgg 12. I'm looking at the Consew 29B. Prefer the larger bobbin. I'm pretty confident that I know what machine I need, more just curious about my original questions. I mostly just want to make sure that the Consew machine is going to be a significant improvement over the replica version. Edited 15 hours ago by step Quote
kgg Posted 4 hours ago Report Posted 4 hours ago 10 hours ago, step said: I mostly just want to make sure that the Consew machine is going to be a significant improvement over the replica version. I really wouldn't be able to say. I personally have had poor luck with Consew when compared to other clones. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members Constabulary Posted 4 hours ago Members Report Posted 4 hours ago (edited) I doubt it will be an upgrade. Why do you think it could be an upgrade? If the Consew has a larger bobbin that IMO would be the only improvement. Both are Chinese made clones of the Singer 29K with minor downgrades from the last Singer version 29K7X Edited 3 hours ago by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
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