juki 246-6 or brother c51

[SARK9]

4 hours ago, marsiede said:

 The unit I'm getting has an old servo motor attached...too old that it's still not digital :((((

The fact that its not electronic/digital doesn't necessarily mean its old or totally inferior. There are "servo" motors sold currently that are a sort of re-hash of the basic DC brushmotors with a rheostat as a speed limiter, as seen on domestic machines from the 1970's like the White model 970. If yours works at all, its probably fine for now.

-DC

[marsiede]

Will this still be a good motor? It has brother written on it and it makes a loud clicking sound when i step on the pedal. Also i see it has a bad needle bar is it easily replaceable??

I tested it and it sews quite well..only when i turned the stitch length knob too much the reverse got stuck. Wondering if i should still get it after mechanic works on it.

[marsiede]

It is very hard to find this type of machine here and it is being sold for $500. Should i still get it and just have the repairs made?

[Uwe]

By the time you get done bringing this machine back from the near-dead and mutilated, you'll have invested well over $1K, approaching the territory of shiny new clones. Loud clicking noises in motors are rarely a good sign. That needle bar repair and mismatched gauge set look pretty bad, indicating the machine had a rough life in the hands of a hack. The seller's "excellent condition" label is far from reality, his use of "sawing machine" is much more accurate.

Edited January 13, 2017 by Uwe

[MADMAX22]

Its hard to say as Ive gotten some rough machines that were actually not that bad underneath. That being said its a crap shoot on what ya end up getting. If all it needs is a motor about $150 and a needle bar (guessing about $50 dont know) and it sews good then your still looking at $700 maybe. That is still close to a new clone 1206 ($1000 plus shipping). Now if there are other things which is highly likely then your cost goes up. For a machine in questionable condition with obvious repairs being required I wouldnt pay more than $150 or so tops if it was what I really wanted. 

[Wizcrafts]

44 minutes ago, MADMAX22 said:

Its hard to say as Ive gotten some rough machines that were actually not that bad underneath. That being said its a crap shoot on what ya end up getting. If all it needs is a motor about $150 and a needle bar (guessing about $50 dont know) and it sews good then your still looking at $700 maybe. That is still close to a new clone 1206 ($1000 plus shipping). Now if there are other things which is highly likely then your cost goes up. For a machine in questionable condition with obvious repairs being required I wouldnt pay more than $150 or so tops if it was what I really wanted. 

You are probably unaware of the OP's location, because he has not listed it in his profile. The machine prices you posted are in US dollars, but our new member lives in the Philippines. Our money and prices don't apply there.

[marsiede]

A 2nd hand of this from local juki is around $1360. Right now since we are a start up we cannot afford that price but at the same time i would not like to spend $500 for something that would need too much repair. Well yeah this gives me too much headache :((((

[bikermutt07]

500.00 on something you can't utilize is still a waste of money.

[MADMAX22]

38 minutes ago, marsiede said:

A 2nd hand of this from local juki is around $1360. Right now since we are a start up we cannot afford that price but at the same time i would not like to spend $500 for something that would need too much repair. Well yeah this gives me too much headache :((((

Yeah starting a business is always a headache. It gets better sometimes. Just hang in there and see it thru. 

1 hour ago, Wizcrafts said:

You are probably unaware of the OP's location, because he has not listed it in his profile. The machine prices you posted are in US dollars, but our new member lives in the Philippines. Our money and prices don't apply there.

Thanks yeah didnt see a location. Not sure what machines go for over there but assuming they could do a money conversion if they have internet available. Ofcourse lots of other things dont play into a simple conversion either. Our money and prices still apply unless ya take into the fact that all Americans have unlimited disposable income (atleast according to the drug companies).

[RockyAussie]

9 hours ago, marsiede said:

It is very hard to find this type of machine here and it is being sold for $500. Should i still get it and just have the repairs made?

This may look a tempting to you price but a needle bar in that condition makes it likely that a few other parts and gears etc may be in a terminal condition. I would only consider this at all after getting it checked by a GOOD sewing machine mechanic and getting all the replacement parts priced ahead first. Buying from a dealer can give you some rights to call on assistance later and when you are starting off you will most likely need help a few times to get through the learning curve. If you can get the work $1360 may be a very good buy.