Contributing Member barra Posted September 2, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted September 2, 2009 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 Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
Moderator Art Posted September 2, 2009 Moderator Report Posted September 2, 2009 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 Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members chouinardragon Posted September 3, 2009 Author Members Report Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) 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 Quote
Contributing Member barra Posted September 3, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted September 3, 2009 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 Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
Members chouinardragon Posted September 3, 2009 Author Members Report Posted September 3, 2009 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 Quote
Contributing Member barra Posted September 3, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted September 3, 2009 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 Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
Members chouinardragon Posted September 11, 2009 Author Members Report Posted September 11, 2009 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 Quote
Members leatherkind Posted September 16, 2011 Members Report Posted September 16, 2011 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! Quote
Members Anne Bonnys Locker Posted September 24, 2011 Members Report Posted September 24, 2011 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 Quote Darren Brosowski
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