Cathleen35 Report post Posted January 15, 2013 I went to look at a used Consew 226 approximately 20 years old today. It was mounted on a table and worked, roughly. I was able to sew two 8 oz pieces together but the thread kept breaking. It had not been turned on in six years so badly in need of service the cost of service $125 and hour with a minim of one hour. They are asking $650 for the machine but I am not sure if that is a good price for it. I have never heard of this type of machine until today so any information this site may offer would be greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saddlerlew Report post Posted January 23, 2013 The Consew 226 is a great machine, made in Japan and one of the best industrial machines going. Is it a 226 R with reverse? You don't want to spend that kind of money for one without reverse! Also does it have the large bobbin or small one?. They need to be cleaned, oiled, and the thread tension set right, plus being properly threaded, but I've just bought one that works great for $700.00, and I'm thrilled with it, even tho there are a couple little problems; bobbin winder is broke, and I'm trying to figure out how to put a knee lift on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
