I have recently purchase a used Techsew 5100. Half the cost of new and it was for all intents new in condition. I don’t doubt that I won’t require the 7/8” capacity and power but the 16 1/2” cylinder arm has served me well on my first two projects. Shocking to a newb what these machines are capable of! Understand and carefully maintain your bobbin mechanism! Machines should be quiet, squeaking and squealing are signs of a problem. Thanks for your video.
Hi Michael, I am absolutely sold on Techsew and Cobra ... but Techsew is only a short drive away and, if possible, I always like to support my neighbors. I find myself in the position of being able to set up my Workshop in the way I want it to be ... and to purchase the equipment I will need. Currently, I am looking at the 1660, the 4800 and the 5100. The 1660 is much like your Juki ... a really nice, Flatbed Machine. The 4800 is very much like the 2750 you were using in the Video. The 5100 is also a Cylinder Arm Machine ... very much like the 4800 but bigger and without the Automatic Lubrication feature. My question for you is this ... as I also will be making Bags that are very similar in design and size to the one you held up ... and M/C Saddle Bags, Welted Knife Sheaths (not the fold-over type), etc. The 4800 has a 10 1/2" Cylinder Arm Length and the 5100 has a 16 1/2" Cylinder Arm Length ... that, for my purpose, is the difference I am stuck on. If you had your choice and money was not a concern ... as a Bag making Craftsman, would you have preferred a longer Cylinder Arm? I would appreciate and opinions or advice you could offer. 🌺🙏🌺
Good video. Personally myself I'm leaning hard toward the 5100 myself. All the same cool features of the 2750 but bigger. Larger throat area because it's a 16-1/2" cylinder arm, thicker sewing capacity also. And in fairness I wouldn't call it that much mor expensive considering it's capable of much heavier work also.
While the features about which you rave are valuable, they are in no way unique to the machine you promote and can be found in other brand models such as the Pfaff 335. The question, then, is: What makes the Techsew model superior to other cylinder arm machines (and not simply flatbed models)?
