Consew 206Rb-5, What Else Do I Need With It

[billymac814]

I just ordered one from Bob at Toledo last week, I got it with the servo motor and also got thread in several colors in each size along with the needles for them. I'll be using this machine for belts, wallets, jackets, purses, etc. I probably won't be doing many long runs with it so I'm not worried much about high speed. My question is what feet come with it, what feet will I likely need, do I need a speed reducer? Any other parts or accessories I'm overlooking? I use a Boss for my holsters and heavy stuff and an Adler or Singer patcher for lighter stuff so this machine style is new to me. If there's anything else I need I can probably call him tomorrow and still have them shipped with my machine. I'm looking forward to getting it, there's a lot of things that are difficult to sew with what I had before, my next purchase will be something to replace the Boss.

Thanks

[Wizcrafts]

You'll need a quart of oil and a small precision oiler, lots of bobbins, an extra bobbin case and various leatherpoint needles.

If you are getting the SewPro 500GR motor and will not need a speed reducer. It has 3:1 reduction built into the motor. There is a knob on the back of the motor housing that sets the limit on the top speed. You get lower speeds by easing on the speed pedal.

There are myriads of presser feet available for this machine, but it normally comes with a double toe presser foot set. I would advise getting a set of left toe smooth bottom zipper feet, so you can sew close to the left edge and an adjustable edge guide. As you get used to the machine you can figure out what other feet will suit your work and ask for them.

Edited February 27, 2012 by Wizcrafts

[Andrew Chee]

Also get a swing away edge guide. It will make life much easier on you.

Andrew

[billymac814]

You'll need a quart of oil and a small precision oiler, lots of bobbins, an extra bobbin case and various leatherpoint needles.

If you are getting the SewPro 500GR motor and will not need a speed reducer. It has 3:1 reduction built into the motor. There is a knob on the back of the motor housing that sets the limit on the top speed. You get lower speeds by easing on the speed pedal.

There are myriads of presser feet available for this machine, but it normally comes with a double toe presser foot set. I would advise getting a set of left toe smooth bottom zipper feet, so you can sew close to the left edge and an adjustable edge guide. As you get used to the machine you can figure out what other feet will suit your work and ask for them.

Thank you for the reply, I read some of your other posts about the Sewpro 500 and I was thinking about calling Bob and finding out what the cost would be to get that, I didn't realize that I'd be getting. I'll get the rest of the stuff I need, I know it'll be much easier to figure out after I have it I really wanted to make sure I had everything I needed so it's at least useable when it comes in.

Thanks alot.

[philippe]

I have a cowboy 797. I ordered a speed reducer myself and installed it because it increases torque from the extra weight and the momentum of the wheel spinning. The speed reduces are a little pricey and they're kind of a pain in the butt to install but it definitely helps with the torque going through thicker leathers that I need to sew through on my 797. Just my two cents though. Just remember if you do get a speed reducer again I have to get new belts to go along with it I got mine from auto zone down here because they happen have the right size belts but if the width of the belt is off even a 1/16 of an inch it will affect how it sits inside the pulley and it won't move so smoothly.

[billymac814]

I just re-read wizcrafts post and realized he said IF I'm getting the sewpro 500 motor I won't need the speed reducer, at first I thought he said I will be getting it. I'll have to call Bob and see what's the best way to go. I ordered the machine with a servo motor but I don't know which he puts on in replace of the clutch motor.

[awharness]

I second wiz, Ive got a couple of the 500gr motors on a short arm 441 and an ASE #9, no speed reducer and they crank!

I just re-read wizcrafts post and realized he said IF I'm getting the sewpro 500 motor I won't need the speed reducer, at first I thought he said I will be getting it. I'll have to call Bob and see what's the best way to go. I ordered the machine with a servo motor but I don't know which he puts on in replace of the clutch motor.

[billymac814]

I second wiz, Ive got a couple of the 500gr motors on a short arm 441 and an ASE #9, no speed reducer and they crank!

I just called Bob and he confirmed I will be getting the 500gr motor so I should be good to go, I just have to wait until it ships.

[billymac814]

You'll need a quart of oil and a small precision oiler, lots of bobbins, an extra bobbin case and various leatherpoint needles.

If you are getting the SewPro 500GR motor and will not need a speed reducer. It has 3:1 reduction built into the motor. There is a knob on the back of the motor housing that sets the limit on the top speed. You get lower speeds by easing on the speed pedal.

There are myriads of presser feet available for this machine, but it normally comes with a double toe presser foot set. I would advise getting a set of left toe smooth bottom zipper feet, so you can sew close to the left edge and an adjustable edge guide. As you get used to the machine you can figure out what other feet will suit your work and ask for them.

Where can I find a smooth bottom left toe zipper foot? All of the ones I'm seeing online have teeth on the bottom, I could easily make teeth disappear if that's the only difference but it would be easier to just buy them that way.

[Wizcrafts]

Where can I find a smooth bottom left toe zipper foot? All of the ones I'm seeing online have teeth on the bottom, I could easily make teeth disappear if that's the only difference but it would be easier to just buy them that way.

Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines sells smooth bottom zipper feet. They also have smooth bottom edging feet, for applying leather edge binding.