Nelsonic

Trox, what is the purpose of that Santa Clause figure on top???

Nature, were you able to get replacement parts? I've run across one of these recently and was "shy" about buying it for fear of getting a high priced paper weight and/or boat anchor. Thanks!

Great, thanks! nelson

I've been reading various posts and some people mention that sometimes a different thread size is used for the bottom thread vs. the top. I'm new to sewing leather, any posts explaining why one would do that and when it comes in handy? Thanks!

Randy, you could try a motorcycle museum. In fact, they might appreciate having some reproductions made...

Oh, we do have one, near Baltimore. It's an hour from me but it's definitely nice to see this stuff in person, at least the first time out. Thanks!

Thanks, Colt! I was wondering where to get thread and that stuff. What about leather? Any recommendations for suppliers on that? The Consew did come with some feet, like a welting foot and really unusual and large feet to make marine-related seams, I think. Maybe when I finally break down and get a camera, I'll post some photos.

The funny thing about my Consew purchase is that it was on Craigslist and I was given all kinds of extras along with the machine, including books on canvas work, misc tools and ... a working Garmin GPS, something I've never owned but then I used it to get home while avoiding heavy July 4 weekend traffic. The machine did come with a servo motor but one of the things I'd like to do is add some reduction gearing to further slow it down. Is that something that a dealer would sell?

Hi Everybody, I just started sewing about 3 months ago, using vintage "domestic" machines, learned how to refurbish them and thanks to all the great forum posts, I finally got a well cared for Consew 206RB-4 (yesterday, 7/5/15). Had to disassemble the table, etc. just to fit it into my little Honda Civic (after removing all the seats, that is). I'm interested in learning how to do a bunch of stuff but it's nice to be able to see what kinds of things people have done just to get an awareness of what's possible. I'll probably start with projects for around the house and for my dog and then move into upholstery work at some point. Anyway, great site and really enjoy some of the detailed posts shared in the forums. I look forward to learning all I can from everybody here and hopefully sharing stuff I learn with others, too. A big hello, Nelson