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Hello everyone, so i recently bought a mitsubishi sewing machine. Where the model # plate is usually located is missing in this machine. So im just trying to find out what model machine i have.. it is very similar looking to a consew 206rb3 or consew 206rb-4. I also purchased a singer with the model plate missing but I know its a 111w155. So this mitsubishi machine has the large m style bobbin and is loaded underneath on the left side of the needle. It has a stitch length dial above the reverse lever. Other walking foot mitsubishi machines i see have that dial on the left of the reverse lever, not my machine. Anyway any help identifying this machine would be very much appreciated. Luckily i hooked it up yesterday and sewed very well. The singer i got came with thread that looked like 277 i know that its too big for that machine but imma try it since it came on that machine lol, maybe it was modified. Anyway thanks too all.

Thanx everyone...R8R I keep on doing more thinking and I would be satisfied having a max of 207 thread on this next machine. I do have a cobra 4 which is super on 207 and higher, never has it failed me, even with 69 thread on 2 pieces of 2-3 oz leather. I just hate having to go back and forward rethreading machines. Anyways I've gone to different sewing machine stores and on one I saw the p1225rb and in another I saw the p1541s. And I just really like both of them but ultimately I narrowed it down to 206rb5 or p1225rb. Thanx a lot guys for the info. This site is awesome with all you great guys.....

Thanx everyone. I'm narrowing it down to a p1206rb ,206rb5 or p1225rb I need to do more homework on these. It seems like the p1206rb might be the better choice just because of the higher foot clearence 16mm and the larger needle bar stroke 37mm. What i didn't like was the max stitch length of 3.6. And the p1225rb is 13mm presser foot clearence and 36mm n.b.s , 2.8 spi....on the 206rb5 14mm of p.f.c 33mm n.b.s and the really good maybe not necessary 2 1/2 spi dont know if this is accurate info got it of consew.com awwwww!!!!!! I wonder if all of them have mstyle bobbins maybe one is bigger than the mstyle who knows the research continues thanx allot everyone

Hey what's up everyone... I'm trying to decide on what consew flatbed walking foot machine best suits me. I guess what I'm looking for is the one with more bobbin thread capability and that will sew with 69 thread to 277. Oh and for sure reverse and the highest foot lift clearence available... I've had a couple of 111ws 225s and one 226..got rid of all of them(I like to fix em) anyways I'm thinking of 206rb5, p1255rb, p1206rb, p1206rb7, or are there any other ones out there, or are some of them the same head(whats the difference)??? Oh I'm thinking of sewing wallets and belts. Currently I have a cobra 4 a singer 31-20 and a 7630r, anyone ever sew leather with this machine?

Hello everyone I want to buy a stitching awl, or the handle and blade separate. Like most people out there I started with tandy years ago and I am now wanting quality tools. I sew very little by hand but want to have the best tools when necessary. So what do you guys recommend. I'm thinking of Barry king, Douglass or cs Osborne. I've also seen picture's of the vergez blanchard but the wood handle color throws me off :/ lol. Also as far as harness needles are John James better than cs Osborne? What do you guys recommend? Oh my next hand sewing project is covering a 2"ring with about 2-3 or 4 Oz leather. I'm assuming for this I would need a smaller blade right? And then I'm moving on to 2-3 pieces of 4-5 Oz veg tan what do you guys recommend for that. Ps this website rocks!!

Yes I'm thinking of buying a new one. I need something that helps me cut leather faster(right now I use a big ruler and box cutter ) . I'm doing 2" 2 1/4"belts and I'm about to do a 3 " belt also I'm about to do some saddle stirrups that need to be 3 3/4 do you guys think this vergez blanchard plough gauge will work for me? I see 2 different sizes on ebay. I think 100mm and 150mm what is recommended

Hello everyone I'm thinking of buying a vergez blanchard plough gauge. I just wanted to know if people recommend it. I had a tandy draw gauge and didn't like it at all the cuts would swerve ruining my belts or straps. Anyway what do you guys think of the vergez blanchard. Or How about the original strap cutter?? Is that any good ??? I'm looking for precision and consistency.

Hello everyone Ive been sewing chaps with eit her bonded nylon 69 and bonded nylon 138. I'm just wondering if people would prefer polyester or bonded polyester. I'm also thinking of using bonded nylon 92.I'm using a consew 226. Any thoughts or comments would be great.

Thanx Gregg. I didn't know they had some with rubber I was actually thinking of all metal. But rubber sounds good too.

I'm looking for a smooth feed dog and or a smooth foot set for my consew 226. A while back I had a couple of singers 111w s. And with one of those I had a smooth set that it came with and so many many other attachments ( smooth feed dog and smooth foot set)I wish I hadn't got rid of them anyways does anyone know we're I can get these ???? Also on the 111w's I would use 138 thread on top should I have that same capacity on my 226?

Very nice videos. I just got a 226. Just wondering if you have the model # for the hirose hook. Also what else does hirose have for these consew machines 225-226? Anyone know?

Thanks everyone can't wait. It is a grey machine it had the cable's belt Wich was coming right of and the guy that sold it to me gave me a black rubber belt. The guy had 7 of these same machines ( head only) I paid $400 head and servo motor. Other than the belt everything else is in very good condition. What do you guys think was it a good buy?

Hello everyone I'm trying to replace my timing belt on my consew 226. Can anyone tell me the process on that? How many total screws do I have to remove? And from where? I had 3 111ws that I used to mess with and had success. So I have some knowledge on the mechanics. Thanks.

I just got a consew csm550 how much horsepower is that? 550 watts,119v, single phase, freq 60hz, rpm 0-3450. I also got a consew 226 both for 400$ was it a good buy, a decent price? Or he pulled my leg? By the way no table. All I need the machine is for when sewing chaps (2 piece of 3oz suede) or when sewing wallets or cell phone cases. Will this servo motor work good at sewing slow. I have a cobra class 4 and love how it sews slow. Over all I feel excited to get them running but now I'm short 400$ :/