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From: soverysewey
Date: 12-19-2003, 02:51 PM (1 of 4)
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I know that most of the cases on new machines are plastic and that most makers put some plastic in the works . How do you know how much plastic is used internaly? I don't care about the case as that helps to make the machine lighter and that is what I want right now as I have to keep it in a closet when not in use and carry it around and my old Pfaff 130's are feeling mighty heavy these days. I am getting a Brother pc 6000 soon since the price/features were right but I am wondering how much plastic is in there??Not just that machine but in others..like Janomes ....are they all full of plastic now? Also, I have heard of some people with old computerized sewing machines that are still going strong after ten or more years but how long can one reasonably expect a computerized machine to last? Are they not more disposable than a mechanichal machine? Warranties...how important are they after five years?I noticed during my searching around that some very highly rated machines only have a five year warrenty.Yet other not quite so highly rated brands might have a 25/5/1 warrenty.So how important is that warrenty? It is actually very hard to even find out most companies warrenty information on the internet.Why is that? Most of us do our research on the net before we buy as well as at dealers. Yet, I have found very little actual warrenty info out there. My curiosity is getting the best of me so I thought this looked like a great place to ask. 
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User: soverysewey
Member since: 12-19-2003 Total posts: 56 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 12-21-2003, 06:52 PM (2 of 4)
My only knowledge is my personal machine.. My Janome MC 4000 is 10 years old.. The shell is plastic, it is a computerized machine, and it is working just as good today as the day I bought it.. I cannot brag on it enough... If I ever have to have another, I will probably get the same brand..
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 12-21-2003, 07:26 PM (3 of 4)
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I too have two Janome's and ONLY the shell is plastic.... I'm told the way to tell how much plastic is in the head of a machine is to put your weight on it and see how much give is in the head. Too much give is an indicator of how much plastic is used in the head. I understand most machines are made with plastic gears and components, not Janome's. Thats why they're too heavy to carry, LOTS of metal....thats also why they last a long time and have little to no trouble. I think warranty's are the same for sewing machines as they are for most appliances. It depends on the machine and the company you're buying from. (and also the dealer you buy from....) Just because your grandmother owned a Singer (mine did and they were wonderful, metal machines) and the one I've had is a door stop. (it resides in the closet) newer ones aren't even that good. (way too much plastic) I wouldn't own a Singer now.... Machine choices are as varied as the men and women who buy them, thats why there are so many.... Both my machines are comupterized..(my serger and my embroidery/sewing machine). They're also like computers... if you can get a machine you can update/upgrade, you're much better off than with one you out grow in a year (or less). I think if you take care of your machine, it'll last you as long as YOU want it to. Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: Debzy
Date: 01-02-2004, 02:33 PM (4 of 4)
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interesting thread perhaps you could email companies for info on plastic components? with regards to the warranties/computerised machines, i work with sewing machines, and i personally have found that we get less computerised machines returned than mechanical... |
User: Debzy
Member since: 06-02-2003 Total posts: 71 |
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