dikman Report post Posted September 13, 2015 I've got my eye on an STH-8BL. Trying to find info on it isn't easy, as I suspect it's the first model in the series and so is fairly old. (It has a rotary dial for setting the stitch length, whereas every other one that I've seen has a slide lever). I've seen it referred to as a "compound feed", but have no idea what this means in relation to this model. Can anyone shed any light, or thoughts, on this model? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregg From Keystone Sewing Report post Posted September 14, 2015 Excellent machine made by Seiko Mfg., in Japan. Large bobbin, walking foot, means top and bottom walking foot with needle feed and alternating presser feet. Common bobbins needles and presser feet. Newest model is STH-8BLD-3. Major difference is the way the reverse and stitch length work, and stitch length. Both share the same major working components, feeder, feet, hook, bobbin case, bobbin, needle. This model was sold by Consew in the US in the mid 70s and 80s under the Consew name and came in as a model 206RB at first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted September 14, 2015 Thanks Gregg, you've just increased my knowledge on this machine significantly. I was under the impression that it was probably the first of the model range, but it looks like it was possibly the last, as the Consew 206-RB5 is the same machine. It would certainly suit my needs, but I think the seller wants too much and I said to contact me if she decides to drop her price (which she said was firm). The problem is that she said that she has to sell it because of a lack of room, but has admitted that she doesn't really want to sell it!! The solution being to put on a high price, I guess, and see if anyone is silly enough to pay it. Still looking...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
