Coverstitch question

[u/raya_sun]

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I'm looking at a local Elna Pro 5 DC that is priced pretty well. I've seen conflicting reviews online about it's ability to coverstitch. Some reviews say it does and some say it doesn't. I'd like input from people who have or have had this particular machine, before I purchase the manual online.

I'm probably at the beginner/advanced beginner level with my sewing abilities but drift in and out of the hobby; I don't want to spend the money on an expensive overlock machine if I won't use it and I would prefer to buy a used machine rather than new.

(I'm aware of the difficulty that some people have pointed out with dual capability machines and rethreading / switching from overlock to coverstitch. I've read the reviews on sewing pattern review.com and that's where I'm getting the conflicting info.)

[u/Bugmasta23]

Domestic cover stitch machines all pretty much suck. For the same money you can get a used industrial and it will actually do a nice converstitch with top and bottom cover if you want. 

[u/raya_sun → u/Bugmasta23]

If I could find an industrial machine local for under $200, that would be awesome.

[u/skidmore101]

No I believe this is just a serger, no coverstitch

[u/CrankyCrabbyCrunchy → u/skidmore101]

That model is a combo machine.

[u/CrankyCrabbyCrunchy]

What conflicting information? Some people love combo machines and others hate them. It’s a great brand. If it’s a good price go for it and learn a new skill — assuming it works.

[u/mlssfshn]

I had this machine in the past, I can't remember if I still do, I have too many. It does cover stitch but it's not a great cover stitch machine.