Reliable Msk-1245B

[phototec]

Anyone have an opinion about the Reliable MSK-1245B sewing machine, I can get a used (like new) one for $1000.00

The seller says he paid $1700.00 for it new, and it has a DC servo motor and table.

I don't really sew leather, mainly vinyl banner material, hem the edges, so only 4 layers of 15oz vinyl material at the corners.

The MSK-1245B looks to be a heavy duty solid machine, I have been looking for a used machine for several months and I think this will work for my needs??????

Thanks for any feedback...

[phototec]

Really, no one has and info about the MSK-1245B?

Help....

[dirtclod]

I would buy a new Consew or Chandler before i spent a 1000.00 on a used machine. That way you have a warranty and dealer support. http://www.tolindsewmach.com/chandler-406rb.html http://www.tolindsewmach.com/consew-206rb.html

Edited September 19, 2014 by dirtclod

[Constabulary]

looks like a Chinese copy of the Adler 467

[phototec]

I would buy a new Consew or Chandler before i spent a 1000.00 on a used machine. That way you have a warranty and dealer support. http://www.tolindsewmach.com/chandler-406rb.html http://www.tolindsewmach.com/consew-206rb.html

Thanks for the feedback, I have dome lots of research and Chandler is NOT very good, a big Dallas sewing machine dealer is not selling them any longer because of the poor build quality.

I have considered Consew, and was looking at the 206RB-5, however the MSK-1245B is a $2000 heavy duty machine and in NEW condition, and at half price, I think it's a very good deal.

http://www.american-sewing.com/reliable-msk-1245b-single-needle-compound-feed-walking-foot-sewing-machine.html

I was looking for feedback from someone who actually had one.

Many people on here have purchased USED machines and had had good luck and get more machine for less money (and NOT make the dealer rich).

Thanks for the info...

[Constabulary]

Seems you don´t get a feedback because not many are using it as it seems - maybe for a reason, who knows.

If these Chinese machines are good or bad will tell the time. As long as they are new (or not too old) they for sure will work fine. Most of the white painted Chinese machines are just labeled, meaning that some importers just put their sticker on them but as a matter of fact non of end consumer knows from which factory they come. So a sticker (no matter what "brand") on a Chinese machine tells nothing about the quality in general.

If I had to choose between a 40 years old Adler 167, Pfaff 545 or a new Chinese made "Reliable" (great name for a machine btw) I´d always choose the Adler or Pfaff or even Consew when made in Japan. They have proofed their reliability over several decades.

My newest machines is a 1967 built singer and the oldest a 1932 built singer. I wonder how long the Chinese machines will last.

Just my point of view - maybe I´m wrong - time will tell.

Edited September 19, 2014 by Constabulary

[earthling33]

Go online and see if you can find common parts for it like bobbins, bobbin holders and needles. Look around locally to find anyone who works on it. That might give you a hint about the aggravation factor of owning such a machine. Personally, if I were buying a used machine, I would try to find a known, reputable brand.

Just my 2 cents.

John

[phototec]

looks like a Chinese copy of the Adler 467

I think it's a copy of the Pfaff:

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.607999616572459019&w=300&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0

Photo of Pfaff 1245

[Constabulary]

of course - the 1245 in the name points it out.

[mk1madnesd]

I can only concur with the advice you've been given , I have an old singer 211 g 155 I've had over 20 years and it was well used when I got it , that machine still sews like the day it was new , I know an engineer that reckons this cheap Chinese stuff is lasting a couple of years under hard use then you've to throw them away because everything is worn out of any kind of acceptable tolerance. If you can get yourself and old singer 211g with walking foot and needle feed with a rising feed dog you'll never need another machine and it'll still be running when you're dead and burried!! I have the later seiko version of it that I use for everyday use and they're awesome, stay away from a pfaff 145 or 545, the stitches are too small and they don't like heavy thread , plus the lift up lever for reverse rather than a push down type is a ball ache, I know I have a 145 h3 I never use for that reason !!! I also have a Chinese built juki du 1181 copy which sews beautiful but they don't perform well round tight corners while seeing welting etc because the rear foot walks not the front and they try walking off the work piece if you're not careful, however for bags and wallets etc I bet they'd be great !

Regards Craig