CowboyBob

Trox,Wiz is right we only use the FL550 & I don't care for the Hightex Cowboy either with the panel on the right like that it looks like any little bump in shipping could break it,also it has a computer chip in it & needs to be programmed.We had some reverse on us & I got tired of trying to explain how to program it.The servo motor we use now has proven to be easy to use & trouble-free so that's what we will stay with!!

We had the same problem with this motor,it switches direction (or goes to default) in shipping,one of the two reasons we quit using them.

It might be used to compress the leather after you glue it.

I had consew send this to me. BRUSHLESS MOTOR PANEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.pdf BRUSHLESS MOTOR PANEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

Here's one we rewrote & should be the same for your motor.

All you should need to do is loosen the tension on the spring.You turn the screw in the pic to the left BUT you need to loosen the little locking screw(in the hole @ the top of your pic) first before you turn the larger one.

The # is 240030

Hello Jomar, Sounds like your having fun! That collar you made looks great,nice looking stitches !! Have Fun

Go to Consew.com & click on resources & look for your model #

This machine is just like a Singer 31-15 only it has reverse.It is a great tailor ,dressmaker or for even sewing jeans.For leather you can make chaps & thin stuff but the max thickness would be around 20 oz or 5/16 of in. & that would have to be w/a different motor,that home machine motor would barely sew 1/4",take 1/2" of leather over & try it & see what happens & let them explain their false advertising to you.The value would be $150.00 for the head @ the most as you'll need a power stand w/a servo motor & should even get a reducer so there's a good $400.00 unless you can cobble up something.

Hello Jomar, I just got home from picking up some more machines & wanted to thank you & your Wife for buying a Cowboy.I wished we could ship it sooner but there is a few ahead of you & we ship them by the order they were sold.But we will let you now when it ships & give you the tracking #.

The Pfaff isn't designed for thread larger than #92,it doesn't have a latch opener so it gets hung up in the position finger.

Size 92 is the largest that will work,if the machine isn't too worn out #138 MIGHT work ,when it loops underneath try more tension.

I've sold them to inmates in Texas & they have a lot of problems with them.I'm almost certain they try sewing too thick & have broken the feed bar(the part the feed dog fastens to) along with a lot of other parts.Yes,#92 is as big a thread as they will take & sewing 1/4" max.If you are just sewing upholstery or canvas these are great machines or even 1/4" leather.But for knife sheaths & etc it will leave nasty teeth marks in the leather.

Many times the stitch indicator will be off,the way to set it is loosen the screw in the stitch indicator wheel & tighten it so it's snug ( so you can turn it if needed) then put the stitch length on the longest stitch probably #5 on the machine,then turn the indicator so the #5 shows through the hole,then tighten the screw.

It a Consew model 3115R & is very similar to a Singer 331K4 do a search for Singer 31-15 there is a lot of info on this site & internet about it.Not the best machine for canvas because it doesn't have a walking foot.It won't sew near 1/2" leather or anything else! I'll bet this person used to be a used car salesman.LOL Probably why the horseman got rid of it.

Steve, The shuttle should catch the thread on the first rise of the needle.

I would need to toss a coin to decide between a 66 or 500.I guess if you need zig-zag keep the 500,if you need $$ the 500 will bring more then you'll have a straight stitch left.It seems though that most people that sew end up with extra machines & like to keep them for backup. HTH

Yes,it's a big heavy machine that is used mainly on nylon webbing because it has big feet with teeth on the bottom & a feed dog that pulls the leather through it'll leave some nasty looking marks as you sew.

You could paint the edge & of course if you want it real nice you'll could get some wood putty & fill in the slot & sand it smooth before you paint it.

I'm not saying this because I sell them BUT a servo is the best way to go.When you use a clutchmotor you have to learn to pump the pedal,meaning once the machine starts sewing you need to leave up or else it'll take off,a servo runs a lot like a home machine when you press on the pedal & starts off slower & doesn't get away from you.

No,you don't want the belt to slip,adj it so it has 1" of play,a smaller motor pulley 2" will help too.

Yes,it will stop the grabbing & taking off,make sure too that the belt isn't too tight.

Here's the cure for a grabbing clutchmotor.Take the 3-screws off the end of the motor that holds the clutch on & smear a teaspoon of vasoline or wheel bearing grease on the flywheel & re-install the clutch & end of chatter.

You could probably do some upholstery easier if you ground off one side of the foot so you could get closer to the needle.