I bought a Dürkopp 291 recently

[PNW]

I bought a Dürkopp 291 recently. The table is junk but I can get a new one for $100. The Varistop V720 does not seem to work and the motor spins but does not engage. It has pneumatic controls that do not work either. It is 220V 3 phase. I am interested in removing all the electronics and outing on a servo motor. Is this easy? I paid $50 for the machine. Is it worth it?

[Northmount]

5 hours ago, PNW said:

I bought a Dürkopp 291 recently. The table is junk but I can get a new one for $100. The Varistop V720 does not seem to work and the motor spins but does not engage. It has pneumatic controls that do not work either. It is 220V 3 phase. I am interested in removing all the electronics and outing on a servo motor. Is this easy? I paid $50 for the machine. Is it worth it?

I split this off an old topic since it really doesn't match up with that thread.  Better to not mix topics in the same thread, especially old threads.

[Constabulary]

Please post a good clear picture from front and and back of your machine .

[eerikkarts]

If clutch not engaging, probably your synchronizer not conected...

It is worth if its working and complete machine, if it have some major parts missing, it can be a nightmare to assemble. parts can be very expensive!

If its just electronics, just throw in Chinese servo, make a foot lift (if it automatic) and happy sewing. 50 bucks is cheap!

Edited 1 hour ago by eerikkarts