simran Report post Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) Now the flywheel concept I've understood from the time I was young and I asked my Grandpa why the rake tractor had those big wheels on it going round and round. In my wilder years I had a Harley and came to know the concept intimately rebuilding the old "74" a couple of times. But I gotta tell ya' I was no less floored when I put the Monster wheel on my little Thompson 201 tonight. It's like it isn't even the same machine. It works so smooth and efficiently it is ridiculous that these little walking foot sewing machines don't come with these on them. ALL OF THEM!!! I'm here to tell you if you have one of these little walking foot machines and don't have one of Sailrite's Monster Wheels on it, not only are you missing out, you are silently frustrated for no reason!!! It makes that much difference. I'm squaring off right now to kick myself for not doing it sooner!! Sim Edited February 17, 2011 by simran Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelhead Report post Posted February 19, 2011 Now the flywheel concept I've understood from the time I was young and I asked my Grandpa why the rake tractor had those big wheels on it going round and round. In my wilder years I had a Harley and came to know the concept intimately rebuilding the old "74" a couple of times. But I gotta tell ya' I was no less floored when I put the Monster wheel on my little Thompson 201 tonight. It's like it isn't even the same machine. It works so smooth and efficiently it is ridiculous that these little walking foot sewing machines don't come with these on them. ALL OF THEM!!! I'm here to tell you if you have one of these little walking foot machines and don't have one of Sailrite's Monster Wheels on it, not only are you missing out, you are silently frustrated for no reason!!! It makes that much difference. I'm squaring off right now to kick myself for not doing it sooner!! Sim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelhead Report post Posted February 19, 2011 Hi sim been thinking of one for my 111 knockoff.currently running a big pulley on machine and as small as i can go on the motor.Been thinking servo motor as well. Regards shovelhead ps nithing like a v twin for simplicity.love my 84 shovel baught her brand new and shes not for sale at any price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntbuck Report post Posted February 19, 2011 I picked up a TENTMAKER SPECIAL a couple of years a go on ebay, another knock off of the sailrite line... also bought the Monster wheel with it, the total deal was less than the cost of the monster wheel new... After a bit of work sorting out the timing issues getting it running AND cussing it out often, I finally put the monster wheel on it where upon I too had to "square off to kick myself for not doing it sooner!!" Night and day difference. Still use that little machine to small projects made out of upholstry grade leather, and I agree, they should all come with the wheel on them. Sailrite came up with a good addon with that product definately made my work sessions on that little machine more pleasant. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
