Members Vinculus Posted February 9, 2016 Members Report Posted February 9, 2016 Like the title says, I'm looking for a working Junker & Ruh SD28 or Pedersen #308 sole stitcher. Preferably in the EU, so shipping won't cost an arm and a leg and I won't have to deal with import duties. I've seen a couple of nice ones on eBay recently, but they have been priced pretty high. When they do pop up locally, they usually go for €150-200, but the ones on eBay are like €700. I would prefer something closer to the former. I do have a line to a guy who repairs these, so if there is something minor wrong with a machine you have for sale, I might still be interested. I am located in Finland.
electrathon Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 What I have seen is these sell for about half in Europe Ebay compared to US Ebay. I have never seen one that is functioning for under $500, usually way more. A lot does depend on the condition. Also needles are hard to find, make sure there is at least one with the machine.
Members Vinculus Posted February 9, 2016 Author Members Report Posted February 9, 2016 Duly noted! I actually just caved and bought this one. It comes with extra spools, needles and misc. accessories - and has been serviced, so it seemed like as good a purchase as any.
electrathon Posted February 9, 2016 Report Posted February 9, 2016 That is one of the cleanest ones I have seen. Must have been restored or at least repainted.
Members Vinculus Posted February 9, 2016 Author Members Report Posted February 9, 2016 Yeah, google translate tells me it has been repainted two years ago and had a major overhaul in general. Hopefully that means it'll last me a very long time with my moderate use on a few pairs of shoes per month! I should probably get a few more needles. There are only size 7 and 8s for sale on eBay currently. Do you (or anyone else) know if Henry Veerhoven still stocks needles for these?
Members Hunhunt Posted February 10, 2016 Members Report Posted February 10, 2016 Henry still had some size 5 needles when I ordered a few from him this past month.
Members Vinculus Posted February 10, 2016 Author Members Report Posted February 10, 2016 Thanks, I got in touch with him. He still has sz. 5 needles. Even if I plan on mainly using the machine with thicker thread than what the sz. 5 needles can handle, I should probably get some. All sizes below 7 are becoming more and more scarce...
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