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From: lendube
Date: 04-04-2007, 09:45 PM (1 of 10)
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http://sandiego.craigslist.org/art/304840620.html http://sandiego.craigslist.org/hsh/303638174.html Anyone know anything about either of these machines? I might be in the market for an industrial machine since dh has things that need sewing/constructing so often. Invariably they're on tough materials. I don't like using my good machine for these. Seems I already messed up the timing attempting a few of them. thanks, Lennie |
User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: lamx
Date: 04-05-2007, 08:57 AM (2 of 10)
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Neither of those machines is an industrial machine. Of the two, I would expect the Sailmaker to better handle heavy sewing. The beauty of Sailmaker machines is that they come with a motor for electric operation and with a handcrank for sewing out on the deck where electrical power is not readily available. I see the spoked handwheel, but no mention of a handcrank. My local Sew & Vac dealer had one of these for sale a while back, asking $400. I don't know if he got it or not. Ed |
User: lamx
Member since: 05-04-2006 Total posts: 44 |
From: lendube
Date: 04-05-2007, 12:40 PM (3 of 10)
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Thanks, Ed. I guess I shouldn't be surprised to see one of those in this area. Interesting. I'm not in any hurry. If you have recommendations for me I'd welcome them. I really don't know what to look for. Hope you don't mind me running these past you once in a while. My dh is fire chief and between his personal fishing bags and paraphenalia, clothing, etc. and the fire dept stuff he brings home to fix or change I think it'd be worthwhile for me to invest a little. It'd be used for heavy duty canvases, straps of all kind, hose packs, and anything found in a firehouse. I'd also like to make it available to members of the dept. as in the guy a while back that you were so helpful with. Remember he wanted to sew fur/leather. A no-frills workhorse, backward, forward and zig-zag would be nice. Hey, your brother in S.D. isn't in the biz, is he? Thanks so much, Lennie |
User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-05-2007, 01:17 PM (4 of 10)
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http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp03793-0287.html Bernina makes this 950 machine for Tacsew and they also make it for themselves with the Bernina brand (same number). In return I "think" that Tacsew does or has made some of the Bernina sergers. At any rate, this machine might be available though a Bernina dealer (not sure). I'm not a fan of mail order, just that they have the specs on the machine listed here. This company is said to sometimes sell for a cut rate but it may give you an idea what type of price the machine might be. I was a little surprised to find out the prices of commercial machines. I had always thought they'd probably sell in the neighborhood of $3500 up pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: lendube
Date: 04-05-2007, 01:53 PM (5 of 10)
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Hey Pam, Thanks for that. I'm off and running for the day but I'll check that out for sure.  Lennie
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User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: Tom Land
Date: 04-10-2007, 12:31 AM (6 of 10)
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Lennie the first machine is a scam. It is an old generic Japanese home machine.( Bill can probably even tell us who made it). It was sold with dozens of different names. Which are held on with two screws. IT IS NOT INDUSTRIAL! What Ed is decribing is the Sailrite. The second machine's picture had been removed before I got a chance to look at it but judging by Pam's post I think it was the Tacsew 950. If so what Pam said about it is right. It is classified as a high speed dresmaking machine rather than a true industrial. It retails new for $1315 Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: lamx
Date: 04-10-2007, 07:58 AM (7 of 10)
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No, the second one wasn't a Sailrite or any industrial, it was a generic Japanese family-use zig zag machine badged "Sailmaker". It did have a spoked wheel and probably came originally with a handcrank. I have seen one of those in person and was not impressed, but it probably does have all metal guts and would handle heavy sewing better than the White, which probably has some plastic innards. Ed |
User: lamx
Member since: 05-04-2006 Total posts: 44 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-10-2007, 09:12 AM (8 of 10)
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So, then, Tom, does that mean that the TAcsew 950 is like an upgrade on the Bernina mechanical 1080 (or whatever that model is?) Would it work for a low-end inductrial machine or is it worth the time and money and would it be worth the investment? My experience with my older Bernina is that even though it was a home machine it held up very well to abuse while I was sewing professionally (and make no mistake, it was abused) and it was a computerized machine. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: lendube
Date: 04-10-2007, 12:15 PM (9 of 10)
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Thanks everyone. I'm soaking it in, trust me. I will not be rash when buying the machine. And Tom, sorry, I know now that it was you with the brother in S.D.  My mistake. Lennie |
User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: Tom Land
Date: 04-10-2007, 11:43 PM (10 of 10)
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Lennie it took me a minute to place"SD". Yes, I have a brother-in-law there but he draws pictures for a living (graphics designer or something like that for Martin-Lockheed). Pam the Tacsew 950 is the same as the Bernina 950. I think they are identical but I'm not sure. I honestly have no experience with it. I have sold a few (special order as I do not stock it) but never yet had one come back with a problem or even for servicing. Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
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