Sailrite Monster Wheel VS Chinese Clone- is there actually a difference?

I initially purchased a Chinese Monster Wheel clone for $96. When I received it and looked it over I immediately ordered the $125 Sailrite Monster wheel. Now I have both and can give a definitive comparison.

[@jeffgriglack9624]

I added a SailRite Monster Wheel to my Morse walking foot machine and it fit perfectly. I think, at the time, it was cheaper than your Chinese knock off, and well worth it. I have gotten other parts for my machine from SR and they are great. One note, though, your plastic monster wheel might have come from SR because they were selling a plastic version for a while.

[@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101]

The black wheel comes with some versions of the sailrite. I think it even says sailrite on it. Someone else made the point that the black one is actually a good unit especially if you carry your machine onboard or need it portable. Probably saves 8 lbs ..lol. Really the upgrade you did...from the small wheel on a knock off to the monster wheel is the most effective upgrade.

[@clementihammock7572]

Me too, made that silly mistake to grab that piece of shitty Chinese Knock-off monster wheel. Feel damn sad when look at that lousy workmanship.

[@villagelightsmith4375]

Looks like you'd just as well get yourself a good file, a bucket of patience, and finish the job.

[@jamescole3152]

I love it.

[@TROUROCKS]

your not looking at machine work !!!!!!!!!! ur looking at a RAW CASTING

[@SailingAwayNZ]

I'm a cheap charley when I can. I did my research and still bought the Sailrite sewing machine, now I'll definitely buy the Sailrite pully. Thanks for the video

[@photonashville]

Would be more interested in seeing how each works, does one do a better job than the other or work about the same regardless of machining quality difference?

[@dejapex1]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I purchased the Goldstar Tool monster wheel a few years ago and it is pretty much identical to the Sailrite. I believe it was seventy some dollars. Frankly, I am quite disturbed by the product Goldstar delivered to you. David at Goldstar should be ashamed. Take care

[@yhird]

The knock-off part looks like a bilge pump part from the Titanic. Great video. Thanks.

[@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101]

Lol..pretty much.

[@ScottPDX]

Good on Sailrite, that wheel looks pretty good. I got one with my LSZ Worker Bee kit, but have yet to install it. Will be doing that soon.

[@newnormal1841]

Used , referbished ? 11:16 the deceptive photo ? Go look at pick again. Is it silver ? 🤺💐.

[@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101]

What?

[@ladoguerie]

Thank you for this video!

[@jjaylad]

I experienced the same thing on a Monster Wheel from Gold Star Tool. They showed the polished wheel in their listing and supplied the same painted crappy wheel you got. I contacted them and got NO OFFER OF COMPENSATION OR REPLACEMENT. I'm in Canada and it is too costly to return it so I'm living with it. I had an awful time adjusting everything to get the belt they supplied to stay on. Over an hour of frustration, just with that. The Allen wrenches they supplied stripped with hardly any pressure.good thing I have a set of good ones. You could glue metal filings together and make a better wrench. The wheel does work ok and helps my abysmal REX 607z sew heavy material. The Rex 607z sews, but trying to do precision sewing with it, is like doing Brain Surgery with CHAINSAW! The Rex and the Goldstar Monster Wheel, have taught me that I can't afford to buy cheap! As for Gold Star Tool, I highly recommend against trusting them at all.

[@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101]

Glad you got it working. It should work fine once cleaned up. But for the extra money its best just to get the sailrite piece in this case.

[@soulbot119]

If you're in Canada, why didn't you order a balance wheel from Techsew or Reliable?

[@jjaylad]

@@soulbot119 because Goldstar misrepresented their wheel and it looked like a much better value.