melinda

Several recommendations for servo motor vs the clutch--not feasible at this time, however I also read where the servo still does not slow down to a "clunkity clunk speed. ( not sure if that is correct info) . I ended up buying a speed reducer pully set ( 3,6,9") because I could not find the correct size separate pulleys. I did notice the original belt is not in alignment----until-- the clutch is engaged. Then when running , the belt is in a straight line from motor to machine pulley. Soooo- now I am concerned how install the pulley set with it "out of alignment" but so it will align when running. So far I have found no mention of this in the several videos showing speed reduction with pulleys. I suppose I am supposed to have enough sense to have noticed this when checking it out before installation of new pulleys. Have not yet had time to figure out the installation but will post results and problems--if any. Thank you to all who replied. Your input was appreciated !

Thanks! I took another look at the motor mounting, and found it may allow some movement without drilling new holes--but to be sure must remove it first as it has a 3/8" heavy rubber(??vibration damper) mounting that covers the bolt slots--at least the rubber has slots, but cannot see the actual metal mount. LOL--since it is 27 degrees outside and studio is not heated, my further investigation will wait until at least noon. I had considered a servo motor but thought they might not have enough torque, and this machine came with the clutch motor. My husband will also check out the motor motor mounting with me. now that he finally understands what I want to do to slow it down. I have also read that even a speed control will not slow it down enough to be just over hand turning speed . It will take awhile, but I will post when it is done and I can do more than stitch fabrics. Thank you again.

I have watched a few videos on adding larger pulleys, shaft, pillow blocks to slow down the sewing speed. All are fairly explanatory--except--it seems that either the machine to small pully, or clutch motor to large pulley will be out of alignment once installed. So-- is the clutch motor repositionable side to side to allow better line up of pulleys and belts? None of the videos I have watched have addressed moving the motor itself. Thank you