Yi inherited a yamata 5 line table

[shoe]

Howdy all. I've inherited a yamata 5 line serger. The table has a lion clutch motor in it. I plan to take it apart, clean it and sell it to raise money for a machine to make wallets. Should I keep the motor and add a machine?

[dikman]

Why would you want to keep a clutch motor? They're not even any good as boat anchors (wrong shape).

Seriously, any machine you want to use for sewing leather will be far better fitted with a servo motor.

Got a photo of the table? Just curious what it looks like.

[327fed]

I run the heck out of a clutch motor I sew leather with. I would take it If I was nearby.

[shoe]

On 2/19/2023 at 10:29 PM, dikman said:

Why would you want to keep a clutch motor? They're not even any good as boat anchors (wrong shape).

Seriously, any machine you want to use for sewing leather will be far better fitted with a servo motor.

Got a photo of the table? Just curious what it looks like.

Ok, if it was heehaw  I'd say that is "it's terrible and not enough"

Dude, I asked a question, I didn't go buy it. Why would anyone be a dick and the ask to see the object of their distain?

[shoe]

On 2/20/2023 at 2:47 PM, 327fed said:

I run the heck out of a clutch motor I sew leather with. I would take it If I was nearby.

Kewlies, my mom made a lot of our clothes with this table. Maybe I can find a head machine to match it. 

Thank you

[dikman]

Sorry if I've offended you, my comments are based on my experiences with a few clutch motors. You asked a question so I answered it.

I also realise that I misunderstood what you were talking about, when you said 5-line I immediately thought of one of the old line-tables that had several machines mounted on them (hence my curiosity). I see now that you're referring to something like a 5-thread overlocker. Any "disdain" is for the clutch motor, nothing to do with the machine or table.

[Wizcrafts]

On 2/19/2023 at 7:36 PM, shoe said:

Howdy all. I've inherited a yamata 5 line serger. The table has a lion clutch motor in it. I plan to take it apart, clean it and sell it to raise money for a machine to make wallets. Should I keep the motor and add a machine?

Why bother to upgrade the motor if you intend to sell this serger? Sergers are usually run fast if the operator is comfortable with the machine. Clutch motors can easily be adjusted so they can be feathered to sew slowly around turns and corners. If the serge spacing is close, you can operate at high speed with a fair degree of accuracy.

Now, if there is anything wrong with the clutch motor, replace it. Clutch motors usually cost less to buy, but more to ship, due to their weight. If you decide to keep the serger, and if the cost of electricity is an issue, switching to a servo motor will save money on the electric bill. It will be easier to feather at slow speed, but should still be able to drive the machine at high speed on the straightaways. Just don't order a servo with a tiny pulley or you will lose to top speed range.

 

[shoe]

I want a sewing machine, should I keep this motor?

[DonInReno]

49 minutes ago, shoe said:

I want a sewing machine, should I keep this motor?

I’d say no.  Clutch motors are not in style for anything short of production sewing so its value is quite low - they sell for $50 used.   You’ll get more for the serger if it’s complete and able to sew.

[rlevine]

Sergers are different beasts. No need to be allergic to clutch motors for them. I have the equivalent 5-thread Wilcox-GIbbs Pegasus machine sitting in front of me, and even with a 4" pulley on the motor, 2" on the serger, it goes from very slow to very fast quite smoothly, without much need for feathering. If you're lucky, it was either drained, or still has a full, liquid oil sump. With the motor and table, depending on your market, you should be able to get at least $500 for a 5-thread machine, more if you're patient. If it's in a serger table (ie flip-up top, cutout and dropped platform for the machine) the table will take work to use for anything else. Clean it up, throw 5 cones of thread on it for a demo, and it'll sell.