Need help identifying Consew machine

[hbound201]

The model#WB6710153

I'm trying find out the model of this and repair it. It works going forward by hand and the feet move as well as the needle.

[chrisash]

looks like a Consew 563 which is a cone of the singer 111w range, a nice leather machine

[hbound201]

Thanks. Know of any manuals for this machine? I suspect it is going to need some TLC at least before its ready for use. My uncle repaired these as a hobby so I suspect it will need some work, also a motor and stand.

 

[SARK9]

Looks like a very early Consew 226, or one that has possibly had the handwheel replaced with a Singer model.

-DC

Edited June 2, 2022 by SARK9

[327fed]

Here is manual for 225 and 226.

 

https://s3.amazonaws.com/a.teamworksales.com/CONSEW+PDF/CONSEW+NEW/CONSEW+225+INSTRUCTION+MANUAL.pdf

[327fed]

I had a link to the Navy Singer 111 Manual and it won’t link now. Anybody got a current one?  

[SARK9]

https://navyaviation.tpub.com/14217/css/Chapter-4-Sewing-Machine-Repair-53.htm

-DC

[327fed]

Thank you. Hbound, this is about the same machine.

[hbound201]

Thanks everyone.  I've got a lot of work it seems to get this ready for use but maybe by winter I'll be ready. Then I get to learn how to sew LOL.

[327fed]

Looks about like my 225 and it stitches right on. 

Where are you located?

Edited June 3, 2022 by 327fed

[Handstitched]

Looks identical to my Seiko STW 28 B ,but a single needle,   and same size fly wheel , ...and reverse  

I wouldn't mind that machine myself.  You can't get piping feet for  the twin needle machine.

Good find that.

HS

[CowboyBob]

36 minutes ago, Handstitched said:

Looks identical to my Seiko STW 28 B ,but a single needle,   and same size fly wheel , ...and reverse  

I wouldn't mind that machine myself.  You can't get piping feet for  the twin needle machine.

Good find that.

HS

Years ago all Consews were made by Seiko,if he looks underneath he'll find Seiko cast in the metal.

Edited June 3, 2022 by CowboyBob

[hbound201]

9 hours ago, 327fed said:

Looks about like my 225 and it stitches right on. 

Where are you located?

I'm located in SW Virginia about halfway in between Roanoke and Blacksburg. I mostly do knife making but I've wanted to get into sheaths and some other leather goods so this worked out. My uncle passed away a few years ago and he followed my knife making and wanted me to have some of his items to use them. 

[327fed]

Mine is set up for 138 thread. There is a guy on here named Uwe who has one running 277 thread. 

[hbound201]

4 hours ago, CowboyBob said:

Years ago all Consews were made by Seiko,if he looks underneath he'll find Seiko cast in the metal.

I checked and you're right LOL. On the bottom it has Seiko in the casting.

[CowboyBob]

1 hour ago, hbound201 said:

I checked and you're right LOL. On the bottom it has Seiko in the casting.

Good machines,we sold alot of them back in the day.

[hbound201]

On 6/3/2022 at 12:24 PM, CowboyBob said:

Good machines,we sold alot of them back in the day.

Any suggestions on thickness of leather this could handle? Until it was gifted to me I was considering calling you guys about one of the cowboy sewing machines but that was going to be next year when I'm settled into the new house and shop.

[327fed]

I sew 2 layers of 10-11 oz veg tanned with 138 thread.

[Rustic]

On 6/2/2022 at 1:49 PM, chrisash said:

looks like a Consew 563 which is a cone of the singer 111w range, a nice leather machine

You mean juki?… 563 is a juki number not consew