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Thank you for the responses guys! Wishful, it behaves the same way on any thickness, light to heavier. Sark9, it's a brand new unit so there shouldn't be any wear. I will get the hubster to check the brushes. I believe it came with extra. Wizcraft, I'm going to do your test protocol right now. How would I know if it has the 3:1 speed reducer? Is it built in?

Hi all! I need some help here. I'm totally new to industrial sewing machines, but I ended up getting a Seiko sth 8bld-3 with a Family Sew 550s servo motor. I don't know if this is normal, but I don't believe so. Since I'm new I want to sew at a slow speed 350, but the machine keeps stopping. I have to continuously pull the handwheel to get it back moving and sometimes it's really stiff. It starts back sewing, but I can only get a few stitches in and it completely stops again right in the middle. Pull the handwheel, get only a few stitches in and it stops cold again. Sewing in the 600 range is moving too fast and I can't control it as well, but it doesn't keep shutting off. Someone thought maybe it has a short in the motor? Any advice? This is getting on my nerves and it's too cumbersome to have to pull the wheel all the time. I have seen a vid where (Mr.colt?) makes his practically walk in 350 and mine won't do that at all. Any help out there? Thanks in advance!!

Hello all, I'm very new to all of this. How do you follow the pattern? What are the dimensions of each piece and how are they drawn out if not traced? Thanks! By the way this is beautiful!!!

Wow! This is awesome. Excellent work!

Thank you for the info. I thought about a cylinder machine, but I can't wrap my head around it just yet. I'm so used to sewing flat and I know I can sew straighter on a flatbed, but I do see the usefulness of what the cylinder can do. I also have to think about comfort. I have some damage in my arms from a car accident, and I will need to be able to keep my arms supported. Have you found it to be too difficult making your purses on a flatbed or do you use the cylinder as well? I know there will be tight spots, but are they very difficult to get by?

Hello y'all! I'm new to this forum and found this lovely site searching for information on leather sewing machines. You all have a wealth of information and I appreciate everyone for sharing your knowledge. I have learned so much already. I'm brand spanking new to the industrial sewing machine market, except I had a Sailrite and realized it just wasn't what I thought so I'm on the hunt. I'm overwhelmed with with all of the knowledge shared here, but from what I can see, it seems like the Consew 206RB-5 will be what I am aimimg for.(??) I make leather bags and jackets and vests (and will probably venture to other things). Some of my purses have fabric incorporated, but sometimes I have pretty thick areas because on certain ones the straps are sandwiched between the two sides. Would you say the Consew is a good fit because I have found a new one for a pretty good deal? Also I wanted to know from anyone that has that model what have you noticed regarding the quality of the machine since it is now made in China? How does it compare to the other ones? Does it make a difference in the function or are there any problems/concerns I should be aware of?