Hockeymender

I’d toss something out before I’d sell it on eBay.

Consew 227R-2. Goldstar 500W motor with synchronizer.

I have an EPS on all but two of my machines. One also has both an EPS and a speed reducer. The control I get with the auto positioning of the needle makes my work much easier. The slow precise stitching I do pretty much demands it. As an aside, the EPS and speed reducer get along fine on my machine.

I don't have an answer to the issue, however I have several ISM SV-71 motors in my shop and experience exactly what you are describing. It seems to come and go, there is no rhyme or reason to it. It would be both interesting and helpful if an explanation could be found.

I have several in service and am very pleased with them. They have become my “go to” motor.

Was wondering if anyone knows anything about this? Appears to be a needle roller guide that keeps tension by the spring seen attached to the top of the plate. In the video the guide will move sideways against the tension provided by the spring. This could prove useful in my day to day work. Never seen anything like this but would be very interested in more info if available.

That looks like a great concept. Would like to be able to set mine up like that.

I cut mine mostly with a rotary cutter. When I need to punch holes I just use a standard punch with a maul. I determine the direction of the stretch and then cut my parts accordingly.

I have needle positioners on all my servos and I wouldn’t be without them. Doing the slow, precise sewing that I do it is invaluable in keeping everything exactly in position as I work around fingers and thumbs. There is quite a bit of realignment that I’m constantly doing ahead of the needle and it’s necessary that the needle stop in the down position while that happens. I also have a speed reducer on one of my machines and I don’t have any issues with the synchronizer playing nice with the speed reducer. Just my two cents.

Landis sole stitcher I believe.

I suggest you check with Robin Industries. They make machines for the shoe industry. I have dealt with them in the past and was very happy with their customer service. http://www.robinindustry.com/index.html

Would really like one of these, if they are available. Wondering if it’s something Rolls Royce had special made?

+ 1 TAC has done all my binders and they are terrific. Contact them and they can get you setup with exactly what you need.

No. If you go back and look at my post you will see it was not you I quoted.

Just remember what they say about opinions...........

I sold the machine shortly after I discovered it could not sew the skate tongues.

Thanks Greg!!

Great stuff Ferg! Thanks much for posting it here.

I have both Seiko and Pfaff machines in my shop. There’s no question in my mind which one I’d keep.....the Pfaff. I’ll take a Pfaff over any other make whenever possible. Just my 2 cents.

Definitely not a Pfaff. As stated above a copy of a Seiko.

Looks very much like the Sailrite machine.

That's a beauty!! Wish I needed one.

I’ve had success with Kroil oil.

https://www.harborfreight.com/universal-bench-grinder-stand-3184.html

That’s less than I paid to get mine that came straight from Hong Kong. They are usually very rough and require quite a bit of time cleaning, de-burring and polishing. That said, after mine was given a make over that took longer than I expected, I had a machine that did a surprisingly good job of sewing. It handled a rather wide array of materials using several weights of thread consistently. I ran 69 all the way up to 207 and it worked great. I picked up a stand for about $30 at Harbor Frieght and was just right to mount it on. If you don’t plan on doing a lot of sewing this machine can fill the need quite well...if your willing to take the time to “personalize” it.