New Walking foot for viking
Hi, everyone. My walking foot for my viking 500 is on its last leg and I was looking on ebay for a new one and I found one for under $20, but it says that it is not a genuine Husqvarna walking foot. Before I buy, has anyone bought one of these and are they worth it?
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I have a Viking 500, everytime I tried a cheaper "no- name" foot it ended up in the trash within a very short period of time. I even tried some feet made for White machines as at the time this model was being produced , Viking was making machines for White..... and no such luck ... they where off by a milimeter or two causing the needle to skim the foot.
FYI - the new Viking Walking foot as a interchangable foot on it so you can have a regular walking foot , or a stitch in the ditch walking foot. The actual foot guides come off the walking part ( if I am expaining this right). They really are a great improvement and have been around now a couple of years. |
I would not recommend a walking foot that is not specifically for your machine. The generic ones dont always work. There has been some discussion here on the board about buyinga non-specific walking foot. If my mind remember there were some problems of not working or holding up over a long time. I know the specific brand attachments are more expensive but in the long run they work better and last longer. Then you also have somwhat of a guarantee if something goes wrong.
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Originally Posted by Lori S
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I have a Viking 500, everytime I tried a cheaper "no- name" foot it ended up in the trash within a very short period of time. I even tried some feet made for White machines as at the time this model was being produced , Viking was making machines for White..... and no such luck ... they where off by a milimeter or two causing the needle to skim the foot.
FYI - the new Viking Walking foot as a interchangable foot on it so you can have a regular walking foot , or a stitch in the ditch walking foot. The actual foot guides come off the walking part ( if I am expaining this right). They really are a great improvement and have been around now a couple of years. |
The cheaper generic ones have plastic parts and they tend to break very easy!!! Save up for the genuine one.
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You buy a cheaper generic and you get what you pay for....
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Originally Posted by sandypants
(Post 4894087)
Hi, everyone. My walking foot for my viking 500 is on its last leg and I was looking on ebay for a new one and I found one for under $20, but it says that it is not a genuine Husqvarna walking foot. Before I buy, has anyone bought one of these and are they worth it?
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Thanks for all your good advice and I found a Duel foot on Amazon for $89 and free shipping. So I ordered it.
Can't wait to get it. Sometime down the line I may order the SID foot. |
I have both a 500 and D1. The new walking foot for Viking with the interchangable feet is just great. It does fit the 500. I know they are expensive. On Amazon for $89 right now but worth every penny.... The cheaper ones just done work and make too much noise.
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I got my interchangable walking foot today and of course had to try it out and it's soooooooooo great. This foot doesn't act or sound like a jackhammer. It sews so smooth and I didn't break one needle. Love it, Love it.
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