KevinG Report post Posted September 13, 2012 Hi all I'm looking to get a machine that will let me sew wallets, tablet and phone cases (3/4 doubled) as well as industrial felt and canvas. I may go a bit thicker for belts but I don't see that being an issue right now. I've found both the Adler 267 and the Reliable GC0618-1 relatively close to me and both for the same price. Is there a preference for one over the other? Thanks, Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted September 13, 2012 Kevin, It's a tossup.The Adler of course is made in Germany very good quality but parts are very costly & any attachments you need will almost usually have to be handmade,the 618 is a very common machine,feet & parts are much lower cost & there's more of a selection. We do stock some knockoff Adler feet but they still cost almost 2x as much as the more common 618 feet. You might want to try sewing on both & see which one you like better. HTH Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trox Report post Posted September 13, 2012 I have a DA 267 , parts are no problem everything is avaiable, you get any feets and plates from Kwokhing.com very cheap. Of course you buy the Adler, do not be stubid. Trox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Report post Posted September 14, 2012 Well, I picked up the Adler. I like the idea of it being made in Germany as well as the fact that the guy I bought it from restores machines and will help me out if anything is needed. I also picked up a Singer 29k for $50. The singer is completely restored but needs one part that I've sourced out for $32. Seemed to be too god of a deal to pass up! Now to order a servo motor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CustomDoug Report post Posted September 14, 2012 I also picked up a Singer 29k for $50. WOW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Techsew Ron Report post Posted September 14, 2012 Well, I picked up the Adler. I like the idea of it being made in Germany as well as the fact that the guy I bought it from restores machines and will help me out if anything is needed. I also picked up a Singer 29k for $50. The singer is completely restored but needs one part that I've sourced out for $32. Seemed to be too god of a deal to pass up! Now to order a servo motor. good deals! enjoy your new machines. Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites