We bought a REX over a SAILRITE. Did we choose well? (Sailing SV Sarean) EP. 27
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- Опубликовано: 9 апр 2018
- Our old 1950's sewing machine was a monster who loved eating anything you put under its foot. It was time to swap it out for something much more practical - so after much research and pondering we took a gamble - and bought a REX.
The REX is a copy of the famous SAILRITE - and it had received mixed reviews, as with other copy models (New-Tech, Family Sew, Strongarm) however we took the gamble and ordered one.
Typically, we put it to the test on one of the tougher jobs one can do - sail repair. Did we have a win? Did we buy a dud? Watch and see...
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Great vid guys! We're 15 yr Sailrite owners and...they are just the same as your Rex in many ways - SR have moved forward with new models over the years but their main advantage is they really tune up and "run in" their machines. The monster wheel was the bigee - it always used to come with the screw-in screw out clutch - never truly reliable. The needle bar is the same as far as I can tell, the slippage probably saves needle impacts from breaking the cast dog piece below the plate. We've managed to do that even so! The drive wheel tensioner bracket you highlighted as bent - and the bearing in the transfer wheel is another issue - every aspect of the drive train affects the sewing consistency and thus the thread tension ultimately. If it starts squeaking replace it. The one thing I notice with the clones is that most come with a single-width lower feed dog - whereas the SRs have a double grip dog. This works to increase the walking foot area but when we broke it I noticed that the double-wide assembly has a very skimpy section of the casting - a weak link. Perhaps the clones forgo the double wide dog to increase the size of the casting? The larger needles definitely help, as does the silicone-based Sewers Aid, when going through heavy weather stuff. thx agin!
Hey Folks , It's two years later. I'm in the market for a sewing machine and was searching for reviews of the Rex and your video came up. Your reviews was very helpful , I hope you are still doing well and enjoying life .
Hello. Unbelievable luck for me. I am an amateur (ZERO) sewing experience but I can do anything. After exhausting different web sites for used machines I finally figured I need a walking foot and that led to looking again for machines for that foot. Nothing or way to expensive and used of course. I finally narrowed it down to three affordable new ones and the one you have was my pick. Well, while looking at other previous videos of other machines and forums I remembered the sail rite 2 wheel. I wanted to know how to attach it or if it would. I saw REX in your title and I'll be darned...PERFECT video to see it done by you and ANNND some great tips to make it work better. Thank you 'sew' much. I am a fan of sailing NOAH and now I will be subscribing to you. Florida here and working on a Bow rider Regal interior. gday mate :)
Outstanding..... I have just found your channel and love that it is in my home waters. I have been wanting a Sailrite for years but couldn't afford one and have never heard of a Rex or Armstrong until now. You have made the impossible now possible - thankyou !!
Sew glad to see you're new machine has worked out well for you
+1 for nick in the adjusting bar ... I added a similar nick to the bar that my door handles set screw in ... they have not pulled off since !!
Thanks guys. Your so living the dream. Keep on having fun it looks good on you!!
My hubby loved this video, he enjoyed the challenge of understanding how it all worked, we had a few laughs too. We sailed the Whitsundays 20 years ago and cruised the Qld coast for 5 years, best years of our lives, wish we were that age again. Thank you for sharing love your videos, we can relive our past through you guys, thanks for the memories.
Love to watch young people sailing. 👍
I also purchased a Rex and am pretty happy with it. Paid about 1/3 the cost of an LSZ1. One of the things you get with the Sailrite model is it's set up right from the factory. The Rex wasn't, but Sailrite published he setup videos here on RUclips so I was able to do it myself. See the vidoe where they compare the LSZ1 to the "knockoffs" (actually the LSZ1 is the knockkoff). They show some parts they have beefed up because the originals will break. Those beefed up parts will also work in the Rex so if they do break just replace them with Sailrite parts. You could replace all of them and still be way ahead.
+jgwinks Yes absolutely!
We're about to retire and spend more time on our 28ft Bristol Channel Cutter. We have no dodger or Bimini and our covers are old and patched, so we were looking into canvas work. We got one estimate for a dodger and frame at $5,400.00! Even getting a Sailrite frame, skin, and machine seemed awfully expensive. I was about to give up on the idea when I saw your video. Thank you for opening up this option.
Thank you so much for the video, and hoping all is well with you now-several years later. I just watched a second time, so I’m thinking a “thank you” is very much in order! I have ordered one of the look-a-likes and am waiting on its arrival-not quite sure how it will arrive... thanks again!!
I have the exact same machine, and really like it. I use the same pipe pliers trick for the clutch. It sews my sails well, except for the thick parts at the ends. I may try that Bar modification you described. Thank-you for the Manual!
I bought an OMEGA which is the 9 inch version of your machine. From what I can tell the machines are made in China and marketed under numerous brand names which includes SAILRITE. I had to do a few modifications to my OMEGA which included the Monster Handwheel (purchased from Sailrite), a new idler pulley assembly and I also had to reform the pulley bracket. After finishing all of the repairs and modifications the machine works beautifully. With the Monster Handwheel the machine can sew with the motor or by hand. My reason for purchasing the Monster Handwheel was because the handwheel that came with the machine was a casting and was warped, which prevented the bobbin mechanism from working properly.
david
Thank y'all for the video. I will be ordering a Rex sewing machine.
I was pondering the 💡 of buying this machine.
Needed to see more about it other than the sellers description.
After seeing your video I am convinced.
Thank you.
Be well now.
Two thumbs up and more, great vid!
+Gilles Jolicoeur Thank you so much Gilles!
Great Vid. Two thumbs up.
Great video, just what I needed to make a similar decision.
Fine job on the base you have built.
Darren's da man :) Shows it can be done ;)Love your boat , we've got one here in Bunbury WA for sale for a 100 G's .I'dd love to have it but my lovely wife is not of the same opinion LOL :( Happy sailing to you both :)
I have used both machines. The Sailrite is definitely of superior quality. They obviously took the rough REX like machines and improved and fine tuned them and changed out some parts as well. It's not just a REX machine that's been painted and marked up in price. Sailrite also offers incredible support and online instructional videos, as well as high quality optional accessories and supplies. In America we have a saying "buy once, cry once"...it means pay the extra money for the quality, and you won't have to worry about fixing, modifying, or replacing a substandard product.
So awesome work you guys thank you for video...
+cicco So glad you enjoyed it Cicco!
Great video. I think you made the best choice for your situation. Plus, you know the sewing machine inside and out. Good choice. New subscriber, just discovered your channel. Best wishes.
Hi guys. Just noticed you only have 4000 subscribers. I find this strange because id subscribe 4000 times if I could. Love your work, your love of life and each other. And the serenity you guys ooooooze...aaar the serenity.
I watch a lot of channels with hundreds of thousonds of subscribers, but always wait for your vlogs😂. Undiscovered gem.
+craig me Hey thanks Craig - thats very kind of you to say! More importantly we love that you enjoy our channel.
Unfortunately we don't have much of a production and marketing budget, nor the time actually to spend on syndication. We don't spend a lot of time with internet actually, so it is a challenge ;)
We hope the channel will continue to grow through shares from happy inspired folk such as you! Thanks again so much for your compliment and for following along ♡
just purchased a Rex have to pick it up this week, thanks for the tips
since I live in New jersey I drove to Brooklyn, NY which is about a 1 hr drive. I picked it up at the importer. This was yesterday Set it up and going thru it. Making some adjustments for smoother operations, also ordered the monster wheel from eBay
I own a sailrite basically the same thing. looks pretty good.
Great leanings here! In good nick and bob's your uncle; oh yea, pretty repair as well.
Great video guys good look.
Fantastic video!
+Sea Travel Thanks so much!
Thanks for the video.
Like this video. Blessings Viewing from the French island St Martin in the Caribbean Blessings
Great video
Excellent !
+Paul Beelaerts van Blokland Cheers Paul thank you!
I would hope that most machines arrive without needing a set of tools to get them ready. REX should give you a kick back for the glowing review given all you had to do to make it work-Sailrite as well.
+Lydia Johnson Haha! Yes! We were hoping that it would arrive good to go also! Bit of a giggle ;)
That's what I love about you guys. You're always sunny when I would have been making calls to customer service for help or a refund. Seriously, you two are great.
As a point of information Sailrite is not the original. It is a copy of the THOMPSON which is the original portable walking foot machine.
And Pinnock rebadged (but the manual still used Thompson mini walking foot in the description 🙂)
Good information, thank you.
+Fred S You are very welcome Fred! Thanks so much for watching!
Rome wasn't built in a day! Half the fun is getting there ....are expressions that come to mind. Frugality has its rewards as this video clearly demonstrates. I think growing up on farm (that is correct isn't) gives you many skills whose benefit you are reaping. I'm watching, learning and taking a small engine mechanics course-------------and will go to sailboat school to catch up a little ! Inspiring video.
+Frederic Koning Great memory Frederic! Yes we are both from farming backgrounds, so pretty practical - which is handy indeed.
Great to hear you are upskilling - being more self sufficient certainly helps!
I just love your channel. You put a lot of effort into these videos, make a genuine presentation and are always value added. I sincerely hope you will keep at even if the rewards aren't all you might hope for. This is a standout channel.
Frederic Koning Thank you Frederic - we both thoroughly appreciate your comments. The channel does take a tonne of work, however has added another dimension to our lives that we both enjoy. We will strive to keep it going as long as is viable. It thrills us to read your feedback - more so that you enjoy our content. Thanks so very much!
Good job guys very interesting video
+Graeme Henderson Thank you Graeme. Thanks so much for following along!
Hi Meg, off sailing at the moment and can't watch your weekly Vlog, but will be interested to see your comments. We purchased a Strong Arm a few years ago and very pleased with it - about 1/2 the cost of a Sailrite. I have become a master of retuning the machine as well as rebuilding it as various parts fall off. Not a big problem and the tuning was probably more due to my lack of sewing experience and trying to sew some very thick sail crews. I have built my knowledge base watching the Sailrite videos which is a bit cheeky. Projects so far include sail cover for main, generator cover, steering station cover as well as lot of repairs including the home shade sails which paid for the purchase in one go. Haven't the skills for UV replacement or dodger (YET)
+Terry Baker Haha yes sounds a but like the Rex, but gee it's great to be able to finally tackle the big projects and know it'll all hold up. Being able to utilise bigger needles which can take sail thread is a win also.
A friend has a Strong Arm and we initially tried to order one, however the supplier has changed business.
I have uploaded pages of the Strongarm manual for people to download, as we found it extensive and very useful.
Congrats on all the projects - who knew you were a Mother Hubbard! :)
At some stage we are going to lay up a fibreglass dodger. We are thinking to lay plastic over the current one in order to make up a mould... hopefully it'll work ;)
Ah, yes! Sailrite, or something else. I had the same dilemma. The Sailrite is the best. No doubt about it. However, it is expensive. So, I bought a Reliable for $399. I had some of the same problems. Reliable sells a Cuda Crank, which is similar to the Monster Wheel. It threw the belt all the time and I had to bend the mounting bracket to make it work. That being said, the Reliable does the job. If I was independently wealthy, I would buy the Sailrite. But, I'm not! Good luck mates!
You two are adorable! I just got an old Thompson. It runs good. To be honest I don't have any evidence that the Sailrite machines are any better than the other brands. They are all made in China or Taiwan or wherever at this point, and the quality is about the same across brands from what I've heard.
awesome presentation
That's really interesting, I had looked around for a sailrite copy but found nothing and like you, I am in Australia putting the sailrite out of the budget and currently persevering with a 1900's singer. Thanks for sharing I will be investigating this option for sure.
+Roy Yes I had heard the old Singers would do the job, however have to say it is much easier and more efficient with a machine more inclined to the kind of work we do.
I am also in Australia and just bought the same machine through Alibaba.com but a 240v version. Never sewed before and my first project the day after receiving it was a bag for the machine made from vinyl and webbing handles.
From what you two have said, I'd say you made a wise purchase and I would do the same when the time is right. Thank you for all the information you provide to us watcher's.....
+Ed Rosenberger Thank you Ed - we're so glad you find our channel useful. THANK YOU so much in return, for helping our channel grow!
Hi guys just need to know how to contact you. Want to talk about "Rex"
John Emmett: This is from Meg & Darren's comments from above:
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Thanks ED!
Hi Guys Love all your stuff.
Weve been puting off buying a sewing machine for some time
And now we know which one to get
Cheers and thanks for the tips
John and Janne on "Chi"
+John Emmett Awesome guys!
Hey guys, great video. I just bought a machine identical to yours from Alibaba (minus the Rex label). I also bought the monster balance wheel from the same supplier, but as well as the clutch screw it has 2 Allen key grub screws under the drive belt that clamp down on the shaft giving extra grip. Also an upholsterer friend of mine told me you don’t need to disengage the clutch to wind the bobbin (which I have successfully done) as long as there is nothing obstructing the needle and the presser foot is up.
my great grandmother had the original sewing machine, it has a huge pedal you used both feet to rock back n fourth and it spun the shaft that made the needle go up n down, i want to make all my devices like that and make them people powered :)
+carolina beacher Great idea Caroline! Theres much value in simple
Bring back the peddle radio... hand mixer...but please, Ill keep my washing machine and dishwasher...ha ha
My grandmother had the same thing. I can hear it working without much thought...lovely woodwork too
craig me I have a hand crank blender which works a treat and gives a sweet workout!
Sailing SV Sarean never seen one of those. Sound lovely and also romantic an in touch with what you are doing...😂
Thank you for the supplement manual! Love you channel and seeing what you both are doing. Keep the videos coming! 😄
+soapLady52 So glad we could help you - thanks so much for following along!
You kids ROCK!😎
+THEDUDE! Thank you DUDE!
Go the mighty Rex! Who needs a Sailrite when you've got a Darren to sort it all out
+Jeff Slaven Absolutely!
Great video, we’re coming over for a demo.
+Captain Bazza Fabulous! Bring a sail, we'll make a hammock ;)
And a bottle of red.
Some critical parts are different from nailright. If your presser feet get out of timing , you wont get full video from them either. Screw hole on metric screws are small and cheap. Nailright is bossier and they went will Allen's. Not hard to modify if you buy from them . Dremel and diamond bits , cause hardened steel .
Ou two are awesome, keep up with the vlogs. Is your intentions just to stay in Oz or go further afield
+Jonathan Tithecott Thanks Jonathan - so glad you enjoy what we do! We are heading North to Cairns, then will jump off from there... and keep on wandering ;)
Seems like Upgrading that unit was money well spent & saved you a bunch too, Nice!
+patriotpioneer It did! Thank you!
I have tried knock-off products before and sometimes with success but often not I would rather pay the premium price for a quality product and support then the alternative, yes it's always a decision of economics and ability : )
+Adrien Joinette Yes true. We did take a gamble and the Rex is a rough diamond. If we were in America it would have been an easier decision for sure
did the sailrite monster wheel fit right on without modify anything? Sailrite says this wheel is made for there machines. Thanks Tom
there are sprecial needles for sale. these have a tip thats sharpened in a triagular shape so they cut the material instead of puncture. you can stitch a whole cow back together with those.
Great video! What if I changed the zag 3/32 to the right of the zig and reversed the direction of the zag so the zig is above the zag?
+theislandpackrat Haha! You'd bake the perfect cake!
You referred to your thread as "cotton". I hope that is an English colloquialism because cotton does not hold up well in sunlight and salt water. Better to use UV treated Polyester thread at least V92 (T90) weight or, even better, PTFE thread like Tenera. Love your vids, your can-do attitude and your accent.
havent seen any of yr videos lately on sosailize Net . Glad yall are having good time on yr sailing adventures !
+Lina Tx Cheers thanks so much for following along Lina! I have just recently started with Sosailize - so hopefully you will start seeing more of us over there :)
The Sailrite has issues also. The one most mentioned is the very loud motor, which as one reviewer mentioned, she needs to wear ear plugs when using it.
The “monster” wheel is available from many suppliers at a very reasonable rate. Sailright isn’t the only supplier….
Kind of hard to hear you on day 2 and 3 with all that wind....reminds me of our area yesterday with gusts of 100+ kmh, house across the street lost some siding.
+Cawffee_ Tyme Yes I know. I didn't realise it at the time but our microphone failed. We still thought the info was important so I kept the footage.
Gee nature can be wild can't she!
Hi. We're in the process of buying a Rex and would love access to the manual you mentioned. The link in the show notes doesn't work for us. Can you please update it?
I purchased a sailrrite lsz1 years ago to make my own dodger, bimini and repair sails. Sadly I never used it after the boat sank, so sold it on ebay at a good discount. I had planned to purchase another sailrite machine in the future, but now will look at other options. The rex looks pretty much the same, but the question is, is it? Lots of knock offs out there that don't perform the same. But with your mods you seem to have a good machine.
+Bob Fomenko Yes, well. Good question and one we pondered for a few months. Luckily McDazzle is a pretty handy chap, so we could bring the Rex up to speed!
How would this machine work on sail cushions? Thank you
I find that most needle breaking problems are from mechanical issues and not the fault on the needle.
Months later how do you feel about it? Have you done any window work? I’m thinking of buying one to do a delta enclosure on both of my fishing boats because I really don’t want to pay for a sailrite machine ether,350us sounds a hole lot better then 1000us... thanks in advance guys! Just subbed and looking forward to going back and binging a bit 😉
+Billyboy We haven't done any blinds yet Billyboy bit we are very happy with the Rex. We have used it for sails, sailbag, camvas work, chap repairs and clothimg repairs. Briiliant!
Nice REX!
The Rex has less room under the foot than the more expensive machines. Has this been limiting? Is there a fix for that too?
That's a huge roll of sail tape. Where did you buy? Post link? Thanks.
+S/V Tranquility Hi guys! We purchased it from a local chandlery 'Marlin Marine Whitsundays', however you will likely get a better deal online. We were very lucky with the UV thread also as the sailmaker we spoke with had some extra in stock, so sold it to us there and then. Very handy.
Very interesting about the Rex, I've brought a older Pfaff, but there's no way that you could put it onboard! I've also been caught with a few mods, so you don't have that to yourself. In my maths you saved a third, postage is definitely a killer to Oz from the states. Thanks for sharing 😃
Howdy Howdy, spot on video, I have been looking for a machine to sew banners & I think the Rex might just do the job, I have been looking at others not a Salrite & there up at the 2 grand mark, where did you buy it from & all the parts please if that no problem, I have downloaded the jpg's from your website & will make them into a PDF for you if you like, that might make it easier for other to download as one file.
Cheers
Swany, Outback QLD
+Paul Swan Hey Swany! Thanks so much! I actually made it into a pdf file, however I couldn't load it to the website - so had to go with the jpg's. Thanks for the offer tho!
We purchased the Rex through a dealer on Ebay. I will nab their details for you later and post back here.
The Monster wheel we ordered from Sailrite directly. Might pay you to research their 240V motor over purchasing the converter, unless like us, you dont mind.
Thanks again - rock on!
Hi Paul. The Ebay Australia seller is WSM (wsm89) under 'Sewing Machines and related equipment'. Hope that helps!
Thanks so much, I will check it out & let you know, I will look at the motor & from what you have shown the monster wheel might also be the go.
Cheers
Swany
The sewing sailors, you could make some extra money from other sailors I bet. :D
+Buff Leitch You are right Buff. People with decent sewing skills are in high demand. We're pretty average to be honest - square shapes and rectangles work well for us!
Great job on improving a cloned product. I hate buying name brand if I don't have to. I am contemplating buying the REX but wanted to secure the manual you spoke of in the video. The link above seems to be not found any longer and I scoured your website and couldn't locate it either. Would it be possible to either send it to me or post a new link? Thanks again for the great information.
Was that a Voltage converter next to the sewing machine?
+Jim Beck Hi Jim! It's a 240V to 110V converter. In hindsight we learnt that we could have purchased a 240V motor from Sailrite ;)
That’s a HUGE transformer for a 150w motor. Should have got a switchmode power supply. 10 times smaller and lighter
If your clutch is slipping you may have the clutch washer in upside down.
Did it sew leather
Have been looking for a sailrite clone. Where did you guys buy this one from? I am in NSW cheers
Hi Ralph, I am reading through the comments because I plan on ordering one also, and they answered the question in one of the comments above about where they bought it, I’m sorry I can’t remember exactly where that was mentioned.
@@MrRandyk2 it always surprises me when youtubers don't respond to comments
I know, I sometimes wonder if comments are turned off? I do not get notifications because I use my phone and doesn’t show them...
The said they bought it from eBay, and gave the user name.
I just took the risk and ordered one of the least expensive that I could find on “Etsy”. It is taking a while to come, so I’ll see how things go. There was another company that I found “HdSew Portawalker” for reasonable price and they have the 9” model. I emailed them twice though, and no response.
Also Jack, there were a couple of used ones (Lsz-1 Sailrite) that I found, but the asking price was so close to new that I skipped them. In 2016 Sailrite made several improvements, so this is desirable. And... Sailrite just announced a servo motor bundled with it, but....you need to do a $1,600 dance!!!!!!! So, I’m testing out my $350 bundle soon. Hope you end up with a good machine!
Did you have a problem purchasing the monster wheel? I heard that Sailrite will only sell the monster wheel to owners of Sailrite machines.
They will sell the monster to anyone. I put one on my family sew clone.
Link to manual doesn't work anymore
They should make the needles out of titanium
+MrCbass1234 Nice thinking!
❎. Seams to me,
with all the modification
people need to make,
Save your penny's for basic Sailrite.
Plus super good customer service.
🤺💐
That looks like a barracuda from relient
+cole hankins Yes quite a few look fairly similar Cole
Cheers Gang. Not so sure all the bugs have been worked out on the Sailrite, Ive certainly had a few issue’s with mine. But then again, my experience with larger commercial machines over the years leaves me a bit bias. Word of caution, the set screw for the needle bar is designed to allow the needle bar to move should you hit something hard while under power. Best to hand walk when going through the thick stuff. Replacing a bent needle bar can cause you a ton of grief. Also, get yourself a bit of beeswax when trying to go through really think stuff, especially plastic fittings and such. Its a good lubricant and wont stain your work for the most part. And it will seal up tiny pinholes in your canvas too. Keep up the great work, and enjoy the journey. John & Tracey, mvpairadice.blogspot.com
+Tracey Cerul Hey Tracey thanks so much for the great tips - good to know! I have some beeswax on board so will give that a go!
Where about s are you guys
Sailing S/V Slipstream Currently cruising Far North Queensland, Australia!
I think Americans are the only ones that call a set screw a set screw, not a grub screw!
Good choice. I've done a little research and it is in the centre of options with a better price. I love walking foot machines, you can make so many things including leather goods, fabulous not just for sails. I have on old industrial machine which, now that I see a counter top machine, will be ditching in favour of a Rex. Now here is, what I cal an essential self help machine, that will burn a hole in your mind till you get one... www.ausee.com.au/shop/category.aspx?catid=46 ...a small but very usable little lathe that I saw at a recent trade show in Sydney. The supplier is in Melbourne. This is small enough to stow away and bring out onto the bench when you need to fix that round bit. It turns up to 110 dia and 125 between centres yet is only 440mm long and $500 new. They have a range of sizes to fit available space. The other yachtie essential I discovered is that Fruedenberg have an "o" ring seal kit that uses rolls of "o" material that you cut to length and glue to form which ever diameter seal that you need, ie a universal seal kit, ie2 you don't need to keep so many spare parts.
:)
That is just not right you by Rex and then you by yourself right monster wheel. That is false advertising good thing your wife mentioned it
if your not a proffesional sailmaker working everyday with those machines both the Sailrite and the rex are overdone.
+Rob Bosman Thanks Rob. I must say our old machine couldn't do the work we have just completed so we are very happy to have the Rex.
$369.00 kiwi ......wow cheapest industrial sewing machine ever.....cheers
Great video, but poor editing... you packed 10 minutes of info into 26 minutes
Painful to watch.