Metalhorseman

Great idea ! Got to go look in my yard !

Hi kgg On my Seiko STH-8BLD-3,, stock hand wheel ,60mm pulley on Fesm 550,3450rpm servo. Dial for rpm set at 650 ,it has one more click to 350 , but motor doesn't work in that position. Any suggestions on how to make that work at lowest rpm? I ordered a 45mm pulley should be here next week. Did a dog collar, 3 layers of polyester webbing and noticed machine kinda struggling to get up and go ,that's when I started reading about heavier handwheel and larger pulley on the handwheel with smallest 45mm servo pulley. Looked into speed reducer box but won't fit under table because of T-table cross brace is 6 3/4" below motor. Also liked box style for easy tilting back Head.But not in budget at the moment. I just bought a Juki LU-562 with reverse and bought a servo, I think that has a 45mm pulley on motor and to keep at girlfriends house for awhile to do some awning projects. Thought the older handwheel trick with the built in larger diameter pulley would be a less expensive way of going now,found on web for $45 plus price of belt. I am very mechanical inclined and would like to try this on the Juki. Also have talked to other member here about installing 6" sheave/Pulley on head to slow it down a bit. I think that would be slow enough. Someone mentioned more weight on upper pulley for better punching power thru thicker material also . Please read what Gregg from Keystone was talking about . Sad he passed away .I had bought my Seiko from him.

Heavier and larger pulley on this Handwheel ! I found a cross reference number for that pulley .# 241688 came up and maybe was on a Singer 51w52, 53,55,56,57 and a 57w model .. still need to do more research on how it bolts on or slides right on with set screws. Any info on subject would b e appreciated. Thank You

Really curious about this ... Has anyone done this ?

I have my new Seiko machine in living room , small house . But Juki Lu562 is out back with K-legs, I wanna put casters on that one and also put reducer on . I put servo on juki , works a lot slower , tamed that beast , great for sewing up Awnings! Wizcrafts, I found the link that the Late Gregg had posted about swapping heavier handwheel on Juki to help bunch . I have to revive that post if I can figure how too . Found supplier in NJ who has them ,, I’m going to order one for Juki and see if it fits on Seiko before I just try changing to bigger pulley up top and even smaller at motor 45mm on Juki ,, Seiko has a 60mm on the FESM550 wanna go 40mm. If they make that small… Thanks guys for pictures

Yea , I think if I didn’t remove k-legs I would have enough space . I need to go back to class on reducing size of pics ..I really like the T-legs with the casters I put on it ! Might have to mount reducer on top .. Another project .

Hello everyone, Thinking of putting a boxed speed reducer on my machine .Can anyone give me a measurement of their box unit, width x height x depth that bolts under table from a point of looking at machine from the front? Pics I’ve seen motor bolts directly underneath box. I only have 6 7/8” till motor will hit cross bar on my T style legs..I believe I’ve already raised my adjusters up as far has they go without having to do more modifications. Thanks Wayne

Hey Cowboy Bob ,, can you tell us if it’s true that smaller pulley makes turning hand wheel harder to turn . I have a 2 1/2 diameter maybe it’s a 60 mm lower pulley and it works sweet , controllable but it’s harder to turn by hand,Then another machine that has a bigger lower pulley, or is it my imagination?

Interesting !

Awesome!

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Holy Moly ,nice work on the Bar !! I got too many projects !! LOL

Just sew up some small sandbags 4x4 or whatever size you need …

I do have a family fesm550 on my Seiko with a 2.5 inch pulley ,set at 600rpm , very controllable .The cylinder arm singer is much two fast 3200 clutch motor .So your right angle gear reducer came with a shaft for drive belt pulley ?And u said other side bolted right up to your motor huh. Haven't seen one yet like that. Went on Wittenstein website to get familiar . Can I get a few more different pic angles of your motor set up? Really need to build some space saver table. Another Gentleman on Craigslist just gifted me a working Singer 133k18 darner machine with table and 3hp motor . It's crazy powerful ! Got 5 machines in the Hoard.LOL Garage is packed . 2 machines in living room !

Hi Don , would that motor be good on my cylinder arm ? if I can ever get it working , keep taking it apart and adjusting this and that. Im learning .

Don ! I just found this ... awesome table idea! I need to make one For my cylinder arm I'm tinkering with .What is the right angle motor I'm seeing ? Need more Info on that ! That is Sweet . Wayne

Hey Don , ya I put new #20 needle in ,when I loosened up screws to slide assembly a tad away from needle. I was following the manual that said to remove to arm that holds the one side of hook assembly that just touches the most northern side of assembly and it kinda spun around more then I was hoping. Now it's all loose and not engaging with other gear.figured I can slide gear back where it was. I'll try again after work tomorrow and see if i can post another pic or two .Machine does rotate alot smoother now that needle isnt touching anything which is a good sign I think .lol Any idea where I would find a list of of what needle sizes I could run in this machine ? Missing a few throat place screws ,those little buggers can't be found at ace hardware !

Thank You Tejas ! Have some more questions figured out how to move hook assembly horizontal or North as some say .. now that I have it all out of wack ,lol. From my understanding you have to start by getting straight stitch dead on , and can not get it still off an 1/8”. Took apart bight adjustment knob and found at the end of the pin is a worn spot /Divet in the metal.. could this be why I can’t dial in straight stitch ? Divet is not as much needle travels in the west to east movement. Was reading for hours and one guy gave this lady a procedure to adjust machine in a certain order .. wish I would have mark it some how to read again , think I read 20-30 pages yesterday . hey Tejas think u can work magic again on my pic ? Also is there a certain correct distance gears need to mesh on the hook assembly shaft when I get back to adjusting needle bar height and hook to eye distance? Thanks Wayne, back to reading Sorry for double post,, I did the email to myself way !!!!

Thank You Tejas ! Have some more questions figured out how to move hook assembly horizontal or North as some say .. now that I have it all out of wack ,lol. From my understanding you have to start by getting straight stitch dead on , and can not get it still off an 1/8”. Took apart bight adjustment knob and found at the end of the pin is a worn spot /Divet in the metal.. could this be why I can’t dial in straight stitch ? Divet is not as much needle travels in the west to east movement. Was reading for hours and one guy gave this lady a procedure to adjust machine in a certain order .. wish I would have mark it some how to read again , think I read 20-30 pages yesterday . hey Tejas think u can work magic again on my pic ? Also is there a certain correct distance gears need to mesh on the hook assembly shaft when I get back to adjusting needle bar height and hook to eye distance? Thanks Wayne, back to reading Northmount , I’m using my iPhone work phone , Xs max if that matters ,, maybe I can get computer savvy guys at work to show me what ur telling me , I’ll read again though.. Thanks Worn spot.HEIC

Ok Thanks Wizcrafts, will try again....

Hey Thanks for the Replies! Any and Everything helps . I guess I can only post one pic at a Time. Thanks Constabulary ,, lots more reading . Needle rub.HEIC

Hello everyone! Been lurking for many years on site . That’s how I found where to buy my Seiko STH-8BLD-3 a few years ago.Just found an old Singer Cylinder arm machine 107G253 on Craigslist for $75. It’s a straight/Zigzag machine ,Bought it from a guy that had a huge warehouse . Anyway couldn’t pass it up , I know it’s not a walking foot machine but it might help me sew canvas and vinyl bags.Can’t find a whole lot of info on machine but it’s sister machine is 107G201 from the 50’s I believe. It was kinda dirty been used a lot .Things were kinda jammed with thread . Some missing screws and parts damaged. I was able to get stitch adjusting knob freed up .but was having tension issues from underneath,partially started taking things apart and cleaning , oiling but not too much . I know enough not to start loosening screws and take pics before hand . Started turning hand wheel by hand and could hear this clicking noise found the #20 needle that was in it was rubbing the hook assembly. But not sure how to move away . I bought #14,16,18, 20 needles for it , wanna sew Tex 69,92 bonded polyester if possible. I know there’s lots of professionals on this site , been reading so much ! It’s easy to get sidetracked. Find this site Very Informative! Has anyone seen this machine before? Can anyone give me procedures on how to go thru machine and set up correctly? and how to move the needle away from hook assembly. I’ve been studying all the screws and mechanisms. I printed out a maintenance manual, it’s like copies of a xerox pages Hard to make out details.. I am mechanical and detailed oriented and have loads of enthusiasm! Will try and post pics .. Thank You in advance for any help ,, Wayne sorry Wizcrafts I’m not sure where to post, if you need to change I would appreciate that ! Thank You Oh darn, Guess I’m going to need help to reduce size of pics …more reading I guess