What machines do I need?

[barra]

Hi Barra,

Wow~ You're really good at making bags. Is your Pfaff 1245 equipped with servo motor?

I just downloaded a manual of Pfaff 1245 which shows that there're some subclasses of 1245.

Which 1245 subclass you recommend that would fit my needs? Or it doesn't make any difference?

Thanks and sorry for taking you so much time to answer my questions.

Chouinard

Our Pfaffs all have clutch motors. Speed is attained by the foot control of the operator. I'll have a look at a manual when I get into work to see what you mean by different classes. If your referring to the 1246, this is the double needle variant.

Barra

[Art]

Hi Barra,

I think he is referring to the fruit salad of numbers and letters that Pfaff put after the model number to denote which optional equipment the machine had installed. Here is the current brochure for the new model 1245, the numbers are close to the old models.

Art

Our Pfaffs all have clutch motors. Speed is attained by the foot control of the operator. I'll have a look at a manual when I get into work to see what you mean by different classes. If your referring to the 1246, this is the double needle variant.

Barra

Pfaff1245brochure.pdf

Pfaff1245brochure.pdf

[chouinardragon]

Hi Barra,

I think he is referring to the fruit salad of numbers and letters that Pfaff put after the model number to denote which optional equipment the machine had installed. Here is the current brochure for the new model 1245, the numbers are close to the old models.

Art

Hi Art & Barra,

Something about subclass is written on the ( Possible models and subclasses ) of Pfaff 1245 instruction manual. I'm not quite sure if they have subclass or not. You guys may check it out if you're interested.

Thank you guys.

Chouinardragon

Edited September 3, 2009 by chouinardragon

[barra]

Sect 3 of the manual. Specifications

Possible models and sub classes.

Model B - For processing medium materials

Model C - For processing medium-heavy materials

Additional equipment

sub class -900/56 - thread trimmer

sub class -910/04 - automatic presser - foot lifter

sub class -911/35 - bartacker

The model B and C has me stumped. I looked at the compliance plate on one of ours and there is no mention of model B or C

[chouinardragon]

Sect 3 of the manual. Specifications

Possible models and sub classes.

Model B - For processing medium materials

Model C - For processing medium-heavy materials

Additional equipment

sub class -900/56 - thread trimmer

sub class -910/04 - automatic presser - foot lifter

sub class -911/35 - bartacker

The model B and C has me stumped. I looked at the compliance plate on one of ours and there is no mention of model B or C

Hi Barra

Thanks for the information. Additional equipment means that if Pfaff 1245 doesn't be equipped with automatic presser or tread trimmer,it can still fit my needs,right?

Cheers,

Chouinardragon

[barra]

Hi Barra

Thanks for the information. Additional equipment means that if Pfaff 1245 doesn't be equipped with automatic presser or tread trimmer,it can still fit my needs,right?

Cheers,

Chouinardragon

Definately. Those additional options will only be beneficial if you are geared up for some serious mass production. So a stock standard 1245 will do just fine.

On a side note. There are many other machines that will also suit you. I don't know where you are located but it would not hurt to have a chat to Cobra Steve. His class 18 might suit your needs. Ferdco also make a 1245 clone.

Barra

[chouinardragon]

Definately. Those additional options will only be beneficial if you are geared up for some serious mass production. So a stock standard 1245 will do just fine.

On a side note. There are many other machines that will also suit you. I don't know where you are located but it would not hurt to have a chat to Cobra Steve. His class 18 might suit your needs. Ferdco also make a 1245 clone.

Barra

Hi Barra

I'm located in Taiwan where it's not easy to get these industrial sewing machines.

By the way,I will consider other sewing machines you mentioned.

Thanks a lot.

Chouinardragon

[leatherkind]

Hi Chouinardragon.

I was in similar situation this spring when i was trying to make a choice of the machine.

Please do not underestimate the requirements for the machine.

I just finished a bag and was surprised how thick some folds can get.

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=25239&view=findpost&p=213686

I found these Wizcrafts' comments very helpful too:

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=25239&view=findpost&p=159571

In case you have seen it already or not interested please forgive me for wasting your time.

Good luck with your projects!

[Anne Bonnys Locker]

I have sent you a PM with a contact in Taiwan.

If you are going into production and are doing this for income then I have some qualms about a second hand machine. Don't get me wrong as a good 30 year old PFAFF is still probably a better machine than two thirds of the new machines on the market but unless you know the maintenance history of the machine then it could cost more to keep going in the first 12 months than what you have paid for it. In a production situation you must consider availability of parts and technicians who understand the machine.

Poor maintenance will kill a high mileage machine as effectively as dropping it off a building.

Hi Barra

I'm located in Taiwan where it's not easy to get these industrial sewing machines.

By the way,I will consider other sewing machines you mentioned.

Thanks a lot.

Chouinardragon