Help choosing a new Consew or Juki

[Stu10]

I missed a like new 85 Consew 206RB at auction that went for about $2400. I would like a quality machine. I buy and sell machine shop equipment for a living and have a love for quality machines and know a good one when I see it. I like machines made in Germany or Japan. 

I really not into saving money when it come to quality by buying a China machine, which is the kiss of death for me when it comes to machines I sell. I plan on having some fun with auto and boat projects and light leather. Any help or advice??

Thanks Dan

 

 

[bikermutt07]

I got my Japanese 206rb-1 for $400. That included a new servo and table. Deals a re email definitely out there. I'm sure you know you just have to keep an eye out and sooner or later one will show up.

[dikman]

$2400 for an RB??? Was it gold plated?

[Stu10]

It was a 1984 but looked like it had only been used a few times. I put a bid in up to $1500 but it went much higher.  I only like to buy once and feel good about.

[JJN]

Your profile says you are in Camas. Is that Camas, Washington? If so, here is a very nice German made, Pfaff 545 H4 for $1050.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/art/d/camas-pfaff-545-h4-high-lift-walking/6920372171.html

 

[Stu10]

I did see that one. Just wondering on a used machine like this, being German vintage, how would it compare to the new Consew or Juki models.  

 

[ShyneMFG]

How’s it going , I have a consew 206RB-1 for sale ! Check out my video on it . Thank you . Look forward 2 speaking 2 you . 

Jacob Romero

626-827-4503

 

 

[kgg]

If you want a NEW Consew 206-rb check out Toledo sewing machines. They list the price at $1395. I bet you are glad now that you didn't get the one at auction. For $1800 you could get a new Juki 1541S.

The link:

https://www.tolindsewmach.com/consew-206rb.html

kgg

 

[mikesc]

Agree with kgg ..you also get "back up" from someone who knows what they are talking about when it comes to sewing machines..

[Stu10]

I realize that $1500 was a lot for that Consew, but I deal everyday with precision high quality machine tools and there is a bit of pride owning a machine that was made by hand and a lot of parts made on manual machine instead of all CNC machined!  After researching these machine and seeing what is inside them and the components that they are made of, I real shocked at how cheap they are. I would guess there is more machining pieces in a sewing machining then most metal lathes I see!