2 older consews which to repair ?
05-08-2015, 11:43 AM
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Thank you CD, between that and the parts manual I have a pretty good idea of what I need to get.
One last question, is it worth it ? I am seeing 225's for sale priced at about $400-700. Figuring I need to add about 100 bucks shipping on top of that ( a home machine costs me about 50 shipping ) plus the fact that there are really not many places up here that ever offer them used. ( trust me I have been looking for the last 5 years and not come across a "deal" yet )
Personally I think if I go as high as $300 on parts I have not gotten hurt to bad ( going to discount the purchase price since it was like 5 years ago and they have just been gathering dust ) considering it will basically be replacing all of the common wear items and they will essentially be refurbed ( minus paint )
Dan
One last question, is it worth it ? I am seeing 225's for sale priced at about $400-700. Figuring I need to add about 100 bucks shipping on top of that ( a home machine costs me about 50 shipping ) plus the fact that there are really not many places up here that ever offer them used. ( trust me I have been looking for the last 5 years and not come across a "deal" yet )
Personally I think if I go as high as $300 on parts I have not gotten hurt to bad ( going to discount the purchase price since it was like 5 years ago and they have just been gathering dust ) considering it will basically be replacing all of the common wear items and they will essentially be refurbed ( minus paint )
Dan
05-09-2015, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by greywuuf
...One last question, is it worth it?
Dan
Dan
I would take a close look at what’s left, and try to determine why they were cannibalized. Was it just a matter of convenience (1 machine sacrificed to save others), or were they no longer viable for use (bent shaft or other major structural damage).
Your call.
CD in Oklahoma
05-09-2015, 05:00 AM
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My husband uses a 225 everyday for upholstery and knows a lot about both of these machines. Give him a call he'll be glad to talk to you and help you out. He does his own mavine repair and maintenance. (812)- 887-0179 his name is Buddy tell him Julie gave you his number!
05-09-2015, 04:20 PM
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thank you Sewred, I think I know all I need to know about the machines now. I just have to decide either to DO it and start ordering parts, or decide not to fix it and get it out of my mind.
05-09-2015, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by greywuuf
here is some quick and dirty pictures of the machines in question, mostly of the 225 because I did not lift the other out,
both are missing all of the needle bar rocking linkage.. the 225 seems to have the hook and case so that is something.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]519100[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]519101[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]519102[/ATTACH]
both are missing all of the needle bar rocking linkage.. the 225 seems to have the hook and case so that is something.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]519100[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]519101[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]519102[/ATTACH]
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