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I'm embarassed to put up some picks of my DIY table progect after seeing thesergeant's beautiful wood tops. I'm happy with my outcome and the prices. The table and legs were $20 from the university surplus prop. The treadle, bobbin winder, thread tree and Servo motor totaled 195+ on Ebay. The link belt was $20 at HF. The 206RB-2 head was $275 but also included a Consew 226RB head and a table / motor setup I didn't like. I sold the Consew 226 and table for $400. So the pictured Consew 206RB-2 was $160 after a trip to the shop for a cleaning and setup. Very happy man.

Thanks Mike. This was made to take the weight. Came from the Fabrication labs and easily supports 250lbs for prolonged use.

You have inspired my to try to build my own sewing table to hold my Consew 206RB-2. I found a Table to start from at a local university surplus property site for $20. I think it will look nice and hold up. The top is 1 1/8 that I will screw and glue another piece to the bottom for re-enforcement. The legs are 3/8 aluminum plate. I think I will go get 1-2 more for work surface. They also had some that were adjustable height and different legs but solid. I don't have the skill I see on these pages, but I will slowly post some picts of my progress.

I've been reading and lurking for a little while and love the site and depth of knowledge. Thank you. A local Detroit gal retired from her car upholstery hobby and I bought her Consew 206RB-2 and Table with clutch motor. When I picked it up she threw in a Consew 226RB head she didn't use for a few $ more. My wife wants a machine for furniture re-upholstery including some leather. I want to play with backpacks and bags. I thought I would sell one head with the clutch motor and buy a Servo for the table and head I'm keeping. I've read through related threads and don't see a clear advantage for keeping one over the other beyond possible bobbin size, etc. Is there an advantage of one over the other or easier to set, etc.? Any suggestions? Thank you.