mixmkr Report post Posted June 5, 2017 title says it. I have a Singer 107W1 which is OK...but would like something with a little more....oomph. Foot lift, arm space, wider stitches.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Maybe an Adler 166 / 266 - just a suggestion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mixmkr Report post Posted June 5, 2017 There's a High tech version...9266 I think. Would those be available in the US? It does straight stitch too I think. That might be ideal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Seems like we already went over this last December: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) This Keestar GA204-104A sure looks like a step up from a Singer 107W1 Edited June 5, 2017 by Uwe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) Sergey at SewPro also has a few heavy duty zigzag options that you can actually buy. The SEWPRO 146 RBI seems like a sensible choice. Edited June 5, 2017 by Uwe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coryleif Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Whatever you get, make sure you can crawl under the arm: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brmax Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Wow thats a beast, and enough room for sure. i guess bigger machines with bigger jobs. That is some canvas to move around, ya start folding or piling that to move around and you got some weight. I can see that puller being a life saver along with a requirement no doubt. Thanks for sharing the pic Floyd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mixmkr Report post Posted June 5, 2017 9 hours ago, Uwe said: Seems like we already went over this last December: Ha. Crack myself up. Still looking obviously but not wanting to spend $4k. Good memory Uwe!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brmax Report post Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) I bet if we ask on that machine Cory posted we would think 4K was a sale for some other machines. I meant to and forgot to ask if that sewing room there had the machines in the floor / lowered as some sail shops. Interesting for sure! good day Floyd ps. Have to check on the 9204ZT Hightex, heck this one does the 4 step Edited June 5, 2017 by brmax Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coryleif Report post Posted June 6, 2017 That was a photo of one of North Sails' lofts. Attached is another one. I assume the machine is on the floor and the rest of the room is one huge table. Wish I had that much sewing space. I wonder if these are Solent machines. I'm assuming they're more than 4k. Scroll to the bottom for more huge machines: http://www.nauticexpo.com/prod/solent-sewing-machines-ltd/product-38112-420079.html BTW, mixmkr, I have a 2-point/1-step Sailrite Pro, which is their copy of the Consew 146, if you need any action shots. Looks like they're going for 2.3k right now. c Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tejas Report post Posted June 6, 2017 I think that the machine is a Cordes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvCpv6kllY8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GPaudler Report post Posted June 7, 2017 I have a Brother TZ1-B652 that was the basis for the first generation Sailwright Sailmaker. I also have the Sailwright conversion of that Brother that has a hand crank for when you're away from electricity, as well as its motor, all in a wooden carrying case. They are said to sew 12mm wide zig-zags but I think the maximum width is more like 10-11mm. They'll sew straight, as well. I made some slight, reversible, modifications to the Brother so that I can sew eye splices in rope up to 1/2" in diameter with a little 1.5amp motor that I mounted to keep the machine portable. With a very short stitch length, I make two narrow passes and two wide passes, about 3" long, with #92 thread, and the rope breaks, not the splice, at about 8,000lbs. I have a crane and dynamometer that I use for testing I bought the second machine, in the photos, thinking that I'd cannibalize parts if necessary, or maybe just to have another machine. But I really don't need it and would be willing to part with it for $900. It's heavy but way more UPSable than a table-mounted machine with motor. It is in excellent, unmodified condition. As I recall, they were over $2,000, new, a long time ago. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted June 8, 2017 That handcrank and handwheel look awfully similar to the those fitted to my Singer 201K (even down to the mounting arm). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casemaker Report post Posted February 8, 2022 On 6/5/2017 at 9:10 AM, Uwe said: This Keestar GA204-104A sure looks like a step up from a Singer 107W1 On 6/5/2017 at 9:10 AM, Uwe said: This Keestar GA204-104A sure looks like a step up from a Singer 107W1 I asked for a quote for one from China and the freight was twice the cost of the machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casemaker Report post Posted February 8, 2022 On 6/5/2017 at 12:02 AM, mixmkr said: title says it. I have a Singer 107W1 which is OK...but would like something with a little more....oomph. Foot lift, arm space, wider stitches.... I started with the 107 but a dealer recommended a Pfaff 38. It works for me and does what a need to stitch 2 layers of 8 oz. veg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted February 9, 2022 6 hours ago, casemaker said: I asked for a quote for one from China and the freight was twice the cost of the machine. You'd also have to pay a considerable Customs and Duty charge before taking delivery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
