The best all around machine

[yotebuster1200]

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?

[Art]

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?