Singer 211G156

[Paint Rider]

I recently inherited a Singer 211G156.My desire is to sew medium thickness leather but it is uncontrollably fast for this kind of work. I need suggestions for slowing it down with-out losing too much torque.I have put an electronic speed controller on it but lose too much torque. Any advise?

[Wizcrafts]

I recently inherited a Singer 211G156.My desire is to sew medium thickness leather but it is uncontrollably fast for this kind of work. I need suggestions for slowing it down with-out losing too much torque.I have put an electronic speed controller on it but lose too much torque. Any advise?

I have two SewPro 500GR servo motors I bought from Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines. They have 3:1 gear reduction built in and a 2" pulley. These easy to control motors, which they now call the Toledo Sew Slow, have plenty of low speed torque and bolt into the same three holes as your clutch motor. The belt may need to be shorter, as this motor sits a little closer to the underside of the table. The boys are heading out to Wyoming for the big leather craft show this week, but are going to be checking messages. You can email them at: "information AT tolindsewmach DOT com"