What model Consew 206 is this?

[Honzo]

I recently acquired a Consew 206RB-4.  At least that’s what the tag says.  All the paperwork and manuals that came with it all say RB5.    It has a set # SH 1204506.  My understanding is that there are a couple of Ser# prefixes.   Is this in fact a Japanese made (assuming a bit better?) model.  

[R8R]

I guess I would believe affixed equipment tags over paper? My understanding is later 206's are Chinese and the 4's or earlier (or Seiko's of the same type) are Japanese.

[DonInReno]

At least with guitars and dial micrometers, not everything shipped from China have tags that say made in China. Lol  I’m sure if someone buys enough machines they will put whatever you want on the tag :-)

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

It's a Consew 206RB-4, serial number prefix SH.  Preceding machine is a 206RB-4 TH prefix.  There are many things that would identify this model that I could make note of.  Easiest thing to note right away is the stitch length dial variation from the -5 to -4.  

See attached part book that covers 206RB-4 TH and SH prefix.  Note the key and the variations in part numbers. 

206RB-4 TH & SH.pdf

[Honzo]

Thank you Greg!   Generally how are these machines?   Anything I should expect that will be problematic??

On 10/3/2018 at 9:01 AM, Gregg From Keystone Sewing said:

It's a Consew 206RB-4, serial number prefix SH.  Preceding machine is a 206RB-4 TH prefix.  There are many things that would identify this model that I could make note of.  Easiest thing to note right away is the stitch length dial variation from the -5 to -4.  

See attached part book that covers 206RB-4 TH and SH prefix.  Note the key and the variations in part numbers. 

206RB-4 TH & SH.pdf

 

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

On 10/6/2018 at 1:35 AM, Honzo said:

Thank you Greg!   Generally how are these machines?   Anything I should expect that will be problematic??

 

Honzo,

Consew 206RB series machines have always been very reliable machine design.  Nothing of note to look that commonly comes up on these models.  Just keep the hook clean and the machine well lubricated.