Members yotebuster1200 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Members Report Posted February 26, 2009 Hi Buster,Now you are into medium weight, like under 1/2". There are a lot of machines in this category. My druthers if you have the money is: Dürkopp Adler 867 and I'd go the whole boat and get it with positioning servo motor. A more reasonable alternative in no particular order would be the 797 frame or the 618-1 frame from Highlead (Huigong No.3 in Shanghai), you can get this from Artisan or Cobra and Cowboy and a lot of others. Get it with a Safety Clutch and a speed reducer if available. Ferdco makes a Chinese version of the Famous Pfaff 1245, which is a good machine also. Of course a lightly used Pfaff 1245 or 545 is a great machine also. That's just some of them. Art Art, Ok how much would a Dürkopp Adler 867 set me back. I really dont know much about this stuff yet and apreciate the help. I do know that I like to have the best tools for the job. It usually makes things more enjoyable. Would you say this would be the best medium weight machine? Quote
Moderator Art Posted February 26, 2009 Moderator Report Posted February 26, 2009 Hi Buster, 867 is about $3200 and with the needle positioning motor about $4,000. Nice machine. Yes, best flat bed medium weight machine. The 618 machines are very good and you can knock a thousand or more off the 867 price. Art Art,Ok how much would a Dürkopp Adler 867 set me back. I really dont know much about this stuff yet and apreciate the help. I do know that I like to have the best tools for the job. It usually makes things more enjoyable. Would you say this would be the best medium weight machine? Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
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