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I just noticed it was a -2 not a -4. I agree I think it’s priced a little higher than I’d want it for. I’m just going to see what the best she’ll do on it. Thanks!
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Consew 206 RB-4 acquired
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I agree with [mention]jhunter13 [/mention] feedback. If you can recoup, get it. I paid $675 for my RB-4.
That said, I would be interested in the 2,3 or 4 models; however, if you get a smokin deal on a 5 like [mention]jhunter13 [/mention] jump on it.
Rb, 1 through 4 were made by Seiko in Japan.
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What is the difference between the -2 and -4? I’m assuming year as well as pad vs dial? Here the ones she’s asking $600 for.
Rb, rb1, rb2 have the reverse lever push up to reverse and turn dial to change stitch length. Plus, AFAIK, less wicks on top. Nothing really a deal breaker.
Rb-3, rb4, rb5 have dial for stitch length and bar is pressed down to go in reverse.
Rb-5 production was moved over to China.
That looks to be in pretty good condition. [mention]jhunter13 [/mention] what do you think of the condition?
One last thing, rb5 is the only version where one can balance the fwd and reverse stitches. Mine is about 1mm different in reverse. I believe they were designed that way. Only an issue if sewing leather and want to be precisely in same holes for locking thread.
That said, I can stop fwd stitching, change distance by a mm, go in reverse and hit same holes in reverse.
I think only me, and anyone else who is OCD, even give it a thought. [mention]jhunter13 [/mention] probably got a few laughs over me obsessing about that.
That said, I can stop fwd stitching, change distance by a mm, go in reverse and hit same holes in reverse.
I think only me, and anyone else who is OCD, even give it a thought. [mention]jhunter13 [/mention] probably got a few laughs over me obsessing about that.
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For what we use them for, there is no difference other than age, preference and aesthetics. But, yes, the main difference between the RB2 and the RB3, 4, and 5 is the stich length adjustmemt and reverse
The RB2s have been around for over 30 years and many of them ran in factories 8 to 10 hours a day for most of their life. I agree with @sojourner - this one looks well taken care.
What type of servo motor is on it? You have to take that into account as well, along with table condition and any extra feet, binders or accessories that come with it.
Be careful. You sound like you are past kicking tires and close to the danger zone of owning another machine!!!! If you back out now you may dodge a hit to the bank account.
We have all been there......Be sure to upload some pics when its loaded in the truck!!!! Good luck!
The RB2s have been around for over 30 years and many of them ran in factories 8 to 10 hours a day for most of their life. I agree with @sojourner - this one looks well taken care.
What type of servo motor is on it? You have to take that into account as well, along with table condition and any extra feet, binders or accessories that come with it.
Be careful. You sound like you are past kicking tires and close to the danger zone of owning another machine!!!! If you back out now you may dodge a hit to the bank account.
We have all been there......Be sure to upload some pics when its loaded in the truck!!!! Good luck!