Source For Needle Plates Etc.

[Ferg]

Just an up-date for October 26, 2010

My Consew 206RB-5 was made in Japan, was packaged in a "Phaf" (spelling) carton, may not mean too much but all the packing fit the machine.

I am definitely going to need a Speed Reducer. Put the smaller pulley on the motor with only a little difference. With speed dial about 50% it had no problem with 8 oz leather

and had no marks from the presser feet. Used #68 thread with a #14, #16, and a #22 needle, #46 thread in the bobbin. I have # 92,#138, and #207 thread coming tomorrow.

Another interesting note: The instruction manuel says their is a needle plate available for this machine as an added accessory, that enables the use of two finish sided leather

without making marks. Obviously has no serrations.

Would the fact the machine was made in Japan have anything to do with the different needle plate being available?

I'm never going to get any sleep with this machine in my shop.

ferg