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Having completed a couple of sunbrella canvas projects I can say this machine handled it with ease - I recommend it to anyone needing a basic straight stitch solution. A couple of things I found 1) the machine is brand new but needed oiling before use - the manual points out a few places but it's pretty light on actual instruction. I ended up looking on YouTube how-to's as this machine is very similar to other models on the market (Sailrite has a great site with videos), and 2) it's likely that you'll need to keep an eye on adjustments after the first hour or two - the set-screw on my needle height adjustment slipped while going through 4 layers of canvas and it took me an hour to figure out why the bobbin timing was off and the machine wouldn't sew (again Sailrite's videos helped), and finally 3) the machine needs to break in before you can get a reliable "slow start"...I added a cheap $10 "300W lamp-dimmer" and set the slider at 90% to reduce the speed until the machine loosened up enough. All in all, a very solid machine and a very competitive price. I'm happy I made the purchase.Read full review
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This machine came packaged very well. I checked out a few you tube videos about the machine and took the advice to oil and run it out before trying to use it. It came with a sewing sample which seemed like a good demo of what it was capable of. The machine would not turn under it's own power until the oil started to soak through the metal to metal joints and connections. when it finally took off on its own the motor got very hot very quickly. Had to shut it down.. some inspection revealed a cam that was machined very rough. I used some light valve grinding compound on it and ran it until the machine started to show signs of freeing up. After which I drowned it with solvent and blew it out with compressed air.. Oiled the machine again and ran it for about 15 minutes under it's own power. I then threaded it up and it would sew ... a little.. The needle bar has enough play in it that the needle deflects quite easily and jams up the machine. I will say.. the clutch system.. which gets very poor reviews from competitors did work well and when a jam occurred it did keep the machine from destroying itself. since then I have used this machine to do some repair work on a couple of motorcycle seats and managed through them.. it struggles with anything heavier than light leather and vinyl.. and it still sounds like its self destructing.. Now for the confession.. I purchased this machine after watching a you tube video comparing this model to the Sailrite.. I have an old Chandler industrial straight stitch.. and wanted something that I could move around.. and I wanted the zig zag option for patching.. I will be giving this machine to a friend that wants to take it apart and square up the machining.. and as soon as my wallet heals up from this bad purchase.. I will be giving Sailrite a call.Read full review
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This machine is a GREAT VALUE, but you get what you do get what you pay for. If you are looking at this you may have considered the LSZ-1? I am happy with this machine for the price. It does exactly what I need it to do and yes I am a sailor. It sews 2-4 layers of Sunbrella like it was cotton - Very Kewl! The manual is not very good but you can find better versions online. Over time it can be upgraded to use some of the accessories that come standard on the LSZ-1; just do the math first. I would recommend this machine to a friend that has experience with other sewing machines. If the manual was better I would have rated this product at 5 stars....
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I don't plan on making my own clothes but for making my new boat canvas this machine works well. The reverse lever is a little stiff however that is easy to remember. Overall a good machine for the price.
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I am doing my own upholstery work in my car and decided to buy this machine because it had a walking foot. I can't get a slow speed for precision work. It will only go fast. The option is to purchase a bigger balance wheel from Sailrite and then you need to purchase a Posi-Pin to go with the Power Plus wheel. This is about $110.00 or if you go with Sailrites monster ll wheel It will run you $125.00. If you buy the Monster ll and want the Optional Posi-Pin it will cost you a whopping $196.00. I have not ordered the bigger 84 tooth wheel yet and don't know how much it will actually slow the machine down. The standard wheel on the machine has 40 teeth so it should slow it down by half. This is way too much research, time and money to invest in this machine. I also get crooked top stitches no matter what tension settings I set. I have also timed the sewing machine and know more about sewing machines than I ever wanted to know. I should have the upholstery done by now but instead I'm looking in improving parts or upgrading with servo motor to reduce the speed before I start. I would rather spend a little more right from the start and then not worry about these mentioned problems. The machine is smaller than expected but it is called a mini.Read full review
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