Techsew 2750 Opinions?

[MtlBiker]

My first industrial machine just a couple of months ago was a Consew RB206-5 which I like very much but I'm itching to get a cylinder machine so that I could do small items, bags, etc. a little more easily.   I'm just a home sewer and very much a beginner and I've got a small budget too (SIGH) but the Techsew 2750 caught my eye.  (And Techsew is only 5 minutes away from me here in Montreal Canada.)  According to the specs the machine looks very interesting to me.  And there's a flatbed table attachment also available.  And the price is possibly more manageable for me than a Consew or Juki, etc. 

Any opinions on this machine?

Am I totally off base with the idea that with the flatbed table attachment option it might give the best of both worlds... cylinder bed for some things and flatbed for others?  My RB206-5 was a demo machine (I feel it was quite heavily used) and if the Techsew could do everything the Consew could, then maybe I'd sell the Consew and replace it with a new Techsew.

I feel too inexperienced to take a chance on a used machine from the Internet.  My demo machine was from a Consew dealer and came with a 6 month warranty so I felt pretty safe with it.

Thanks for any comments.

 

[Wizcrafts]

I have the Techsew 2700, its lighter duty predecessor, and I like it just fine and Yankee Doodle Dandy. Go buy that machine! If in doubt, go try one out. Raphael Sewing has been a major industrial sewing machine dealer in Canada for many decades.

[MtlBiker]

2 hours ago, Wizcrafts said:

I have the Techsew 2700, its lighter duty predecessor, and I like it just fine and Yankee Doodle Dandy. Go buy that machine! If in doubt, go try one out. Raphael Sewing has been a major industrial sewing machine dealer in Canada for many decades.

Thank you.  I'd never heard of Raphael Sewing before but a Google search shows that around 2001 the company name was changed to Techsew.  I'm probably going to visit them on Monday which is a day my own business is closed.

I'm glad to hear you have been happy with your 2700.  Do you think the flatbed attachment is a worthwhile add on?  Do you think it might be a good replacement for my Consew RB206-5?  Or just an addition to my "fleet"?

 

[Arturomex]

I'm using a Techew 4800 and I'm very happy with it. I realize you're looking at the 2750 but I'll toss my two cents worth in because we're talking flatbed attachments as opposed to specific machine models.

I just finished a project using the flatbed attachment. It's OK, I think, for the odd smaller things that you'd need a flatbed for but if I had the budget I'd buy a second dedicated flatbed machine and leave the 4800 as a dedicated cylinder machine. I'd really appreciate having a larger, flat surface (think table size) to support some things and that's not happening with just a flatbed attachment.

I thought I would actually use the flatbed attachment more than I do but it's one of those things where it's awfully nice to have it if you need it. If I was in your position I'd keep the Consew and look at the 2750 as an addition to the "fleet" as you put it.

Regards,

Arturo

Edited November 13, 2020 by Arturomex

[MtlBiker]

1 hour ago, Arturomex said:

I'm using a Techew 4800 and I'm very happy with it. I realize you're looking at the 2750 but I'll toss my two cents worth in because we're talking flatbed attachments as opposed to specific machine models.

I just finished a project using the flatbed attachment. It's OK, I think, for the odd smaller things that you'd need a flatbed for but if I had the budget I'd buy a second dedicated flatbed machine and leave the 4800 as a dedicated cylinder machine. I'd really appreciate having a larger, flat surface (think table size) to support some things and that's not happening with just a flatbed attachment.

I thought I would actually use the flatbed attachment more than I do but it's one of those things where it's awfully nice to have it if you need it. If I was in your position I'd keep the Consew and look at the 2750 as an addition to the "fleet" as you put it.

Regards,

Arturo

Thank you Arturo for your thoughts on this.

The differences between the 2750 and 2750 PRO seem to be significant... particularly with the motor having the needle position feature.  Plus the laser light guide.  Plus some added accessories, including that flatbed table attachment.  I don't know enough yet to be really convinced, but I am leaning towards keeping my dedicated flatbed RB206-5 and adding the 2750 PRO.  It doesn't look like (from their website) it's possible to get the PRO version without the flatbed attachment.  Maybe when I'm there and actually talking with them about it.  Especially since I wouldn't really need it, it would be nice to save a couple hundred bucks too.

[Northmount]

2 hours ago, MtlBiker said:

particularly with the motor having the needle position feature

If you are most always sewing slow, the needle positioning doesn't do a lot for you.  Does more for production shops sewing at high speeds.

 

[Hockeymender]

33 minutes ago, Northmount said:

If you are most always sewing slow, the needle positioning doesn't do a lot for you.  Does more for production shops sewing at high speeds.

 

That’s not always the case. I sew at a very slow and deliberate speed, and having the needle down when I stop is a huge help. Positioning material while the needle is down saves me a lot of headaches, and the fact that it defaults to the down position just makes what I do a little less of a hassle. If precision is not a factor then the needle positioner may not be as big a deal. Just my two cents. 

[MtlBiker]

14 hours ago, Northmount said:

If you are most always sewing slow, the needle positioning doesn't do a lot for you.  Does more for production shops sewing at high speeds.

 

I'd watched a YouTube video of someone using that needle positioner and he was sewing really slowly and it seemed to be a great help in terms of always seating the needle properly in the material before making sharp turns.  I was thinking that especially for a beginner like myself it would be a great help.  Looked great for small leather wallets and bags.

But again, as a beginner, I don't see how it would benefit high speed sewing.  I mean, if you are approaching a 90 degree turn in the stitching, wouldn't you have to slow down before the turn anyway?  I mean, it's not like going along at full speed and then stopping on a dime.  I'm probably wrong though.

 

[Wizcrafts]

1 hour ago, MtlBiker said:

I'd watched a YouTube video of someone using that needle positioner and he was sewing really slowly and it seemed to be a great help in terms of always seating the needle properly in the material before making sharp turns.  I was thinking that especially for a beginner like myself it would be a great help.  Looked great for small leather wallets and bags.

But again, as a beginner, I don't see how it would benefit high speed sewing.  I mean, if you are approaching a 90 degree turn in the stitching, wouldn't you have to slow down before the turn anyway?  I mean, it's not like going along at full speed and then stopping on a dime.  I'm probably wrong though.

 

Go to the dealer and ask to try out a few machines, with and without a needle positioner. You have a rare advantage being that close to the dealer. That way you will know which machine and motor combo suit you best.

[kgg]

I agree with Wiz, go to the dealer and ask to use a 2750 with and without a needle positioner, some people fine them good others not so much. Being able to go to the dealer has great advantages both in the initial purchasing of the machine and having local support to quickly resolve any issues should any arise down the road. Also you can then decide if you really need or just would like the upgrades over the basic 2750 which I think would be about an extra $500 plus tax. If you decide to go with a speed reducer later on keep in mind that it can affect the proper operation of the needle positioner. Ask the dealer if adding one would possibly create a problem. I would also bring a sample of what you want to sew as well.