Techsew 2700 Vs Consew 206Rb-5?

[Northman]

TSC 441 is the original nomenclature from JUKI. TSC has nothing to do with additional equipment.

Did you get my PM message?

Yes, but it was my first pm so i didn't notice it, sorry.

But i have replied on it.

Well maybe so, but the TSH-411 moniker was by used by Juki on a machine that had the same frame as the TSC-441 but was drop feed only. I suspect you were referring to the 441, which may very well be "the same as" a Cowboy 4500, but then may very well not be. Cowboy uses different feet most probably (Cowboy makes their own feet) and is made in a good factory, not as sure about the Sieck, although I have heard good things about them. As with all "House" brands, they are pretty much going to be clones, but most house brands are usually pretty good machines.

From reading the Sieck website the Sieck with the Needle Positioner motor might be a good buy at 2500 euros, especially if you can drive down and pick it up. They don't seem to have a plain servo available. I don't see where it comes with any special feet or needle plates, but you can buy them here in the states if needed.

Art

So over all it is a good machine, then i'll consider it.

Does it take any bigger thread than 207?

[Art]

Yes, the Sieck should be a good machine. It should run up to a Nm 250 needle and at least 346 thread and possibly 415, or 415 top 346 bobbin. If you are new to sewing, get the needle positioning motor or a servo motor as opposed to a clutch motor.

Art

[Northman]

Constabulary have been kind enough to offer me to by a Singer 211.
I have been thinking and searching for info about it so long that it seems like i have missed the opportunity.
But it got me thinking, why put out 5000 Usd for a machine even if i got the money, when i could get by with a cheaper machine like a Singer 211?
Is the Singer 211 a good machine for sewing stuff like bags with veg-tanned leather?
Or is there better machines that isn't so expensive that i actually could find inside the EU?
I would se the Singer like a "starter" machine that i could keep for lighter tasks, and later buy a 5000 dollar machine.
Does that seem like good idea?

Edited July 30, 2015 by Northman

[Techsew Ron]

Hi, I am fairly new to leatherworking but i have already sold some stuff, and plan on selling more.

So i have decided to purchase a leather sewing machine.

I really make anything and everything but i always use veg-tanned leather, and I always do some stamping.

I often use both skins and leather combined in a project.

I make wallets, quivers, mittens, purses, belts, knife sheaths and any odd stuff people want.

The machine needs to be able to sew two layers of 4mm thick (10 oz?) leather.

Or two layers of 2 mm (5 oz?) leather plus two layers of skin.

I live in sweden and there are no vendors that sells these kind of machines.

I am currently looking at Techsew 2700 and Consew 206RB-5 but i am open for other options.

I´d like to keep it under 2000$ if possible.

For making purses, wallets, belts and other general leather goods the Techsew 2700 or 2600 would be perfect for you. For 2 x 10oz leather and more you'll need the Techsew 5100 which can sew anything from 5-6oz up to 7/8" thick.

We ship all over Europe and the rates are very reasonable, sometimes even comparable with rates in North America. I can provide a quote if you send us your shipping details.

Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions!

Ron