What do you think of the Mitsubishi DU-105?

[Zonker62]

Hi Everyone, 

My Seiko STW-8B is doing OK for Bimini tops, doghouses, lazy bags but sometimes, the thread coming from the bobbin gets out of the slit , always when starting a job and now I know that after 2'', if it's OK then I can continue, but it's boring..

I have the occasion of getting a Mitsubishi DU-105,

How would you compare the Seiko STw-8B, to the M DU-105 and an adler 167-63 (simple, a worhorse, although drop feed and needle feed only, a great machine)?

In terms of 

- stitch length

-ruggedeness

- parts availability

Thanks a lot for your answers, it\s a very interesting community here!

Best 

Xavier

[Northmount]

9 minutes ago, Zonker62 said:

My Seiko STW-8B is doing OK for Bimini tops, doghouses, lazy bags but sometimes, the thread coming from the bobbin gets out of the slit , always when starting a job and now I know that after 2'', if it's OK then I can continue, but it's boring..

I have the occasion of getting a Mitsubishi DU-105,

I moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines.  Help wanted is like news paper classifieds where you want some one to work for you.  Also every pot there requires moderator approval before members can see it.

You'll more help in this forum.

[Zonker62]

[kgg]

18 minutes ago, Zonker62 said:

My Seiko STW-8B is doing OK for Bimini tops, doghouses, lazy bags but sometimes, the thread coming from the bobbin gets out of the slit , always when starting a job and now I know that after 2'', if it's OK then I can continue, but it's boring..

Could you post a few photo's of your top thread from the spool to the eye of the needle. I think this is a fairly easy problem to solve. 

kgg

[Zonker62]

Thanks Northmount!

Cool!

 

[Zonker62]

@KGG
Thanks, it's night time now a comin' but I'll do that tomorrow.

If I understand well, you want a close up of the thread going from the spool to the needle while the hook is passing by?
I'll try to make some shots but it won't be easy..
You gave me a hint, needle bar height?
Will post tomorrow...

Have a good one!