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I am considering permanently mounting my Consew and Adler patcher inside of a cargo trailer so I can be a mobile patcher. Has anyone out there done this and was there any damage to the machines?

@Wizcraftsthank you for that information. I am used #69 top and bottom with a 16 needle but I am going to try an #18 round point and see if that will stop the needle breakage. By a chance do you know if the needle bar should have play in it? I noticed this and Im wondering if this is why I am breaking the needles? I am trying to get things set up to do a motorcycle rally in New Richmond in a couple of weeks. It will be my first one sewing patches.

@MtlBikerthanks for you input, but if you notice (See below) I did properly tag you as I am aware of how to tag. Unfortunately, @kgg did not appear on the drop down list the first time I tried to respond. @MtlBiker What size needle are you using with your v69 thread? 135 x 16 Groz-Beckert LR/RTW Have you tried going up one size which sometimes helps. I will try a 135 x 17 and see if that helps. Is there anything different in your fabric assembly when that happens? Not really, it pretty much is one layer of leather and a patch Surely you're not sewing for 20 minutes non-stop... there must be stops and starts, new assemblies being sewn. Yes, I am sewing patches so there are start and stops and corners to turn. It seems that every adjustment I make works really good on my test leather and then I begin to sew (3.5 stitch length) and after a time I hear a light thud or jump and I know something about to happen and before I can get my project to a stoping point the needle breaks Are you new to industrial machines in general, or only new to that 202rb? Yes I m new to industrial machines but have ben sewing using a household machine for about 3 years. Are you holding the top thread tightly as you begin your sewing? YesDo your stitches look alright up until the needle breaks? Yes they look really good Or do you have thread nests on the under side? No n

Does anyone hav any info on how to make adjustments to the Consew 202rb?

@kgg I am sewing patches on leather vests, mostly leather motorcycle vests. The thickness of each vest really depends on the leather used. Since I can't test the material I have to try to make an adjustment that will work with for all vests.

Size needle is 16. The problem happens at any time and is not specific to turning corner. I have a positioner so when I stop I am always in the down position. I also turn my covers exactly as you quoted.

I understand that 135 x 16 is the system. My bad for not adding 100/16 for needle size

@MtlBiker What size needle are you using with your v69 thread? 135 x 16 Groz-Beckert LR/RTW Have you tried going up one size which sometimes helps. I will try a 135 x 17 and see if that helps. Is there anything different in your fabric assembly when that happens? Not really, it pretty much is one layer of leather and a patch Surely you're not sewing for 20 minutes non-stop... there must be stops and starts, new assemblies being sewn. Yes, I am sewing patches so there are start and stops and corners to turn. It seems that every adjustment I make works really good on my test leather and then I begin to sew (3.5 stitch length) and after a time I hear a light thud or jump and I know something about to happen and before I can get my project to a stoping point the needle breaks Are you new to industrial machines in general, or only new to that 202rb? Yes I m new to industrial machines but have ben sewing using a household machine for about 3 years. Are you holding the top thread tightly as you begin your sewing? Yes Do your stitches look alright up until the needle breaks? Yes they look really good Or do you have thread nests on the under side? No nests. Do you know if there is supposed to be play in the needle bar & presser foot bar? As I was changing my needle and placing the presser foot back on ( I rethread the upper and lower thread after the needle breaks) and while I was tightening the screw, I notice that both bars move forward a little. Is it possible the needle bar is moving as I sew? Mostly the broken end of the needle is found in a stitch on the underneath of the project. I don't have a manual and the 205 206 have different mechanisms Thant the 202 so trying to find the right place to make the adjustments is a little frustrating. If you tell me what pictures you would like to see I can post them. Thanks

Im new at using a Consew and I am having difficulty finding any information on the Consew 202rb. I found it at an estate sale and I'm having problems with needle breakage. I have tried to put together a reasonable working manual (using models before the 202 and after it) since Consew does not have a manual in their resources, just the parts list. My issue is the machine seems to purr right along and then after about 20 minutes of sewing it breaks the needle. I have noticed a dent in my bobbin case but I don't know if this was there when I bought it or not. I ordered a replacement bobbin case for the 206RB (M style) hoping it would fit, but it doesn't. I'm using #69 thread and a 135x16 needle as I was told the 16 is for leather instead of the 17. If anyone knows this machine or if there is a source for a manual can you please help me. I am mainly using it to sew patches on leather vest for motorcycle riders.