Hi all,
I'm new around here. Thanks to all the knowledge here, I did some research and think a Consew 206RB will suit all my current leather sewing needs. It just so happens that a 206RB-2 showed up about an hour from me and I picked it up last night. They were asking $400 and I got it for $350. If has the original manual, parts list, and whole Consew catalog from that time. It sat for about 2 years after the original owner passed away. His wife was wanting it to be put to good use so she sold it. It's in pretty good shape mechanically. Needs a little cleaning.
I have two questions.
1. I've searched around and can't find anything about the time period the 206RB-2s were produced. The manual and catalog didn't have a date and I can't find anything online. Does anyone know the time period for that model?
2. It sat for 2 years and was heavily oiled on the bottom. All that oil picked up a good bit of dust and grime. What is the best way to clean all the parts and re-oil them?
i look forward to being a part of this community and learning a lot.
Thanks!
