Chinese knock offs

[brmax]

In my experience it is much easier on a person and purchaser to first focus on the machine needed to do the specific job with great ability. I say that to avoid any self enticement toward particular machines that maybe could if “ doing this “ or under this certain change.

I think in your products soley as a biz for visual and reenactment products. The thread could be smaller in a security stand point yet the machines effeciency to produce the products ( on either end of your spectrum) is just not there in both scenarios, just as a director simply needs additional actor in the same scene. Its just not fun for the same actor to go do a change up for a different person. 

The options possibly could be materials used in your products being more compatible for a machine size selection.

To me the wholesale/consignment is again two distinct business model differences. In that consignment is always involved with a rental space cost.

Im positive we all would like to help here and respectfully a bit more narrowing of choices can help your final decisions. 

 

Good day

Floyd

 

 

[kgg]

It sounds more like a production type run where you are planning on doing more then one of's so I would advise you to buy new or good used industrial equipment. Equipment that can handle the total thickness / toughness of the items day in and day out without having to figure out work around's. It will mean a larger cash outlay up front but you will be able to take on any project from the start. It would be more cost effective in the long run to purchase too much capability up front, CB3200 vs CB 4500, then need the extra ability.

kgg

[Nightshade]

The more research I'm doing and your suggestions, I'm leaning towards the Juki DNU1541 or one with equivalent capabilities. It will easily take care of what I need to get things started. Then I'll look into a heavier machine for heavier work, like the 4500 or a 441.

 

I'm not in a hurry. I'll keep my eyes open and see if I can find a deal.

[kgg]

If you decide on the Juki 1541 or one of the clone equivalents get the Juki 1541S. The "S" stays for safety mechanism so if you overload or jam up the machine it disengages itself and is easily reset after clearing the fault by the push of a button on the bed. The cost differences between both models is only about $100, cheap insurance against buckled internal parts.

Before purchasing a 1541 clone make sure you test it first then try the Juki. If dollars are not going to be the major factor I think you will lean towards the Juki on sound, feel, finish, availability of accessories / parts and reputation. It definitely will not sound like a bucket of bolts banging around fresh out of the box like some of the cheap clones.

kgg

[Nightshade]

I've seen the Juki in action. A friend uses it sew leather bags and garments. They modified a horsemans tunic for me with it by sewing in a 10/11oz latigo belt.

 

I like the idea of an arm machine like Cowboy has but for the future plans I think the flatbed would be better. I might do some drawing with the attachable flatbed and rolling it into a larger table.

 

I'm in no hurry.

[kgg]

Now it sounds like you have a game plan.

Best of luck,

kgg

[Nightshade]

Wish I could get to Ohio...

 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283121730430

[CowboyBob]

4 hours ago, Nightshade said:

Wish I could get to Ohio...

 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283121730430

That's a great deal almost 1/2 price!

[Nightshade]

It's an 8hr trip and the seller wont ship. I have friends closer but none who can get it for me or even do a relay

[dikman]

If it was me I'd already be half-way there .