Members Anne Bonnys Locker Posted June 5, 2011 Members Report Posted June 5, 2011 Jim, The reason that anyone would want to use anything different is this motor(w/builtin gear reducer)is it goes down to almost 10 rpm(output speed) & still has torque,top speed is 800,we also have the same motor as you have but since it only goes to 300 rpm this is still to fast for most leather machines,unless they put a speed reducer on it which cost more $ & is not easy to install for most people. Cheers, Bob All of this effort to run a machine at the speed of a treadle Quote Darren Brosowski
Moderator Art Posted June 5, 2011 Moderator Report Posted June 5, 2011 Hi Darren, I have used a treadle patcher and more than a few bigger treadle machines. I'll go with the new motors every time now. Since the advent of the modern and cheaper servos (as opposed to the German ones that really are good) the motor industry has been coming up hill and produces a pretty good product. With the new (about a year since they were readily available) brushless motors (which do make a little more noise), the torque available throughout the speed range makes them a joy to work with. Very seldom do I have to wheel the machine, like almost never, I can creep the needle up and down and keep both hands on the work. I am not totally sold on the internal reduced motors for big machines, but they work great on medium and small machines like 5550s and 618s. When I said that the new brushless motors whine a bit, I was serious, however it is not a negative. They are just a little bit noisy and you shouldn't go looking for something wrong with the machine. I have a Metabo grinder that I bought in 1974 that has the same whine or noise in it that it has had since I got it. Best grinder I have and it's got a LOT of miles on it. It's nice to have another hand when sewing, especially heavy stuff, give me the new motors every time, if I want to crank, I'll use the ol' No.9. Art All of this effort to run a machine at the speed of a treadle Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
KAYAK45 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Posted June 5, 2011 GOOD NEWS! Thats the easiest thing to solve you could have. Get Bob on the phone to listen and talk you through some diagnosis and your problem will go away, one way or another. The main thing you get from Toledo Industrial is Bob! He also could/would/will, talk you through almost any problem with you machine. Quote Once believed in GOD and the DOllAR...... Hello God!
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