Source For 206Rb5? (Should I Consider A Different Machine?)

[Ferg]

I bought a Consew 206RB5 from Zamir several years ago.

It hadn't been adjusted for anything. Between Wiz and Bob Kovar I got it set up.

I also ordered a binder attachment from Zamir with the assurance it would work. There was no way in hell it was going to work. I emailed him numerous times.

He finally answered me saying, "I don't have time to waste talking to you." I returned the binder, he never refunded my money.

He has crook written all over him and for those of you that have had good luck with him, good for you. Mark that up on the wall.

ferg

[Colt W Knight]

Bob has been really good to me and helping me with motors, needles, and thread. I am going to buy a big 441 machine from him when I get settled into my new workshop.

[Dougster]

Bob has been really good to me and helping me with motors, needles, and thread. I am going to buy a big 441 machine from him when I get settled into my new workshop.

Have you done any business with Cathey's? They say they can get me a Consew, set it up, and teach me to use it for $2000. I like them, but that seems a bit much...

[Colt W Knight]

Have you done any business with Cathey's? They say they can get me a Consew, set it up, and teach me to use it for $2000. I like them, but that seems a bit much...

I went in there once. It was basically just a quilting shop catering to old ladies and vacuum repair. 700$ over retail sounds like highway robbery. I asked them about a leather sewing machine, and they quotes me an outrageous price for that too.

[Dougster]

I went in there once. It was basically just a quilting shop catering to old ladies and vacuum repair. 700$ over retail sounds like highway robbery. I asked them about a leather sewing machine, and they quotes me an outrageous price for that too.

Yeah, when you walk in a place and the first thing you see is a $20k embroidery machine and the second thing you see is a $6k Babylock serger, it's a pretty big hint. If I had six grand myself, I'd get a Campbell or Union Lockstitch...!

Cathey's does have a good reputation for repairs though...

[Uwe]

I have synapses firing that remind me of an acquaintance who keeps asking variations of the same question in the hopes of hearing the desired answer, and Alanis Morissette singing an ironic song in my head about some good advice not taken.

[Art]

There are maybe less than 20 places in the U.S. that know leather sewing machines. Reliable folks on leatherworker.net have been trying to suggest who they are and where to find them. Cathy's won't know a 135x16 from a 135x17, and they might not know about the 16 at all. I think most of us are at the point of giving up.

So Doug, what sewing machine and dealer do you want us to recommend, so we can cut and paste a reply for you?

Art

[Dougster]

I have synapses firing that remind me of an acquaintance who keeps asking variations of the same question in the hopes of hearing the desired answer, and Alanis Morissette singing an ironic song in my head about some good advice not taken.

LOL. Mainly makin' small talk with a fellow Tucsonan...

At this point, I'm on hold until after the SW leather workers trade show in Prescott. I already contacted Ron about the Techsew, and I'll be talking to Gregg at Keystone before I buy anything.

EDIT: BTW, that is one lame-ass song. Is anything in it really ironic?

Edited January 25, 2016 by Dougster

[Dougster]

So Doug, what sewing machine and dealer do you want us to recommend, so we can cut and paste a reply for you?

Heehee, ok, thanks, I'll shut up now.

Seriously though, I most appreciated Wiz listing the dealers that work with and support this forum. I also appreciate the other leads for Gregg at Keystone.

[Dougster]

Hey Uwe and Art,

Just to continue pushing your buttons, I found an Adler 67GK373 locally. (Or should I not buy it because the guy isn't on your approved dealer list?)