Moderator Wizcrafts Posted June 17, 2015 Moderator Report Posted June 17, 2015 So, if I understand this correctly: The RB-1 has a ratchet for stitch length adjustment, the RB-3,4,5 have stitch length dial ?? That's really the only main difference ?? Reason I ask: I found an RB-1 on craigslist for $800.00. Not a horrible price, given how expensive these are, and only one owner (hopefully a light handed careful one). I really have no frame of reference for whether or not that's a "great" price, but supposedly it's to fuel the costs of a wedding. So, I might not negotiate down much from that if that's the truth. Are you aware that you can buy a brand spankin new Consew 206RB-5 in the vicinity of just $1300 to $1400? That includes a new servo motor, all mounted on a new table. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members chaoleather Posted June 18, 2015 Members Report Posted June 18, 2015 Indeed so. I've been hoping to find one that's local, and not as expensive as a new one. Primarily I've been attempting to build up the gear necessary to make the shoes I'm looking to make, so I'm getting impatient to be done with some of the more intensely expensive infrastructure pieces. My girl encouraged me to sell stuff first though, so perhaps you're right as well. I should wait a bit and find a new one, or at least one that's not 25 years old. I've seen the links around the site for sewing machine companies, and have been reviewing and researching all the information I can find on the subject in the archives. You've a rather extensive knowledge of the subject. I appreciate the help. Quote
Members Dougster Posted February 8, 2016 Members Report Posted February 8, 2016 This is great info, love this site! So I just bought a 206. It has the lift-up reverse lever, so looks like it's an RB2 or earlier. Is there any way of pinning it down further than that? Quote Adler 67-GK373, Consew 206rb, hmmm, what's next? Ooh, that Adler 30-70 is a thing of beauty!
Hockeymender Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 This is great info, love this site! So I just bought a 206. It has the lift-up reverse lever, so looks like it's an RB2 or earlier. Is there any way of pinning it down further than that? No plate on the machine stating the model number? Every machine I own has a plate (most times on the front) that has that info on it. Quote Regards, Joe Esposito www.hockeymenders.com instragram: @hockeymenders.com
Uwe Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 Am I the only one who wishes somebody would post a photo to show what they're talking about? Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Members Dougster Posted February 9, 2016 Members Report Posted February 9, 2016 Am I the only one who wishes somebody would post a photo to show what they're talking about? The repair guy is putting a new hook in it. When I pick it up, I'll be happy to post pictures of it and the Adler... In the meantime, it looks very much like this one: Quote Adler 67-GK373, Consew 206rb, hmmm, what's next? Ooh, that Adler 30-70 is a thing of beauty!
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