SkullCanyon Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Hey all, I have an opportunity to to pick up a professionally rebuilt clean Pfaff 1245 old cast head for around $1000. dollars. I am currently running a Highlead GC0618-1sc which is a couple of years old and does the job at hand. It has been recommended to me that I purchase the Pfaff. Besides the Chevette vs. Cadillac analogy and bobbin position, what are the major differences with these machines? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottaknow Report post Posted February 11, 2014 That's a good price on a 1245. I would sew on it as I'm sure you will. The 1245 is a well made workhorse. You'll find the overall quality better than your Highlead. It's a machine that will always hold it's value as well. For medium to slightly heavy work, I prefer the verticle hook. Much easier to time the hook and the range of adjustment is greater than a horizontal hook. Because of the open access, it's even possible to re-time the machine without removing the feet, throat plate, or feed dogs. The latch opener adjustment on verticle hook machines allows for fine tuning this important adjustment when using multiple thread sizes. Pfaff parts are expensive and they are somewhat over engineered(extra moving parts). All in all, if this machine was close to me, I'd buy it just to have it. I can't speak fo your Highlead, It sounds like you're happy with it. It's not a brand we'd use in the factory though. Regards, Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
