Cumberland Highpower

is it a 328 needle?

Looks fantasitc, really should give some pride of ownership. Looking at all that excellent work and attention to detail makes my hands hurt though........lol

What part of Romania are you in?

I'm kinda dreaming of backtack and automatic foot lift capability on a Seiko CW8-B. It's the same machine as a Consew 227. This CW-8B is fairly new to me (I've got a pair of LSC 8B and 277R machines) and I've picked up a HOSING HVP i90-c Servo. The servo has function for both automatic backtack and foot lift as well as positioner. The problem is that I have no idea what it would take to retrofit this old school machine. Are there any ready made conversion kits available? I'm guessing some kind of solenoid, either air or electrical fit to the reverse lever and foot lift?? I won't die without the auto backtack or foot lift, just want it. The positioner is worth it to me though. I've kinda "tagged" this machine for the conversion if possible, mainly because the reverse feels a bit unusual to me.

I got her figured out Northmount. What was missing must be a bus fuse holder. I could see the "retaining" nut marks in the paint on the back of the panel. Makes sense after seeing that. Was also a bad connection on the hot wire from the Motor Starter relay.

I pulled an Ace Hot Cutter model HC720wp out to clean up and use for a project. I've never used it before and spent a couple hours cleaning, oiling, adjusting, replacing belts and adjusting the reeves drive. Everything is A-ok mechanically, although it wont start by the on and off buttons....Works fine if I plug the under the machine plug into an extension cord though. Stopped working on it for the evening, had enough for today, lol. I am curious if anyone has a manual for this machine w/electronic schematics or a photo/two to share? I don't need a manual to figure out the issue, but there is one small thing missing on the front of the box. I don't know if it's supposed to be a buss fuse, or a small power indicator light. It's set up with cold cutting knife on it.