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Hi,

I just acquired a Consew 206rb-1. I paid $500 for the head, motor, and table, and it works great. However, I need more control. I am looking for some suggestions for a good servo motor that will work with this machine. I'm a school teacher so it can't cost an arm and a leg :).

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Bob Kovar at http://www.tolindsewmach.com/ I am told, just sent him an email for one. You can search for him here and see a description of the 3 to 1 gear reduce servo.

Nice deal for 500 btw! A steal.

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Yep, Bob sells a Family Sew servo motor that is perfect for walking foot machines. He also stocks the Sew Slow 500GR, of which I have two. 866-362-7397

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My current crop of sewing machines:

Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.

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I have the Sew Pro 500gr on a 206 and Im pretty happy with it , talk to Bob he won't steer you in the wrong direction he is a good guy .

Good luck

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I emailed Bob and asked for a 220V variant, he said the 550GR is no longer available. I hope he does not mind that I post his answer email here:

Hello,

To be honest with you they used to be a great motor but the last batch we

bought aren't as strong as the previous ones.They re-designed them & ruined

them.They aren't made in 220 V either.

I'm not happy with them but they won't make them like they used to so we

won't have them anymore.

Thanks

Bob Kovar

Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales

~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~

Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2

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my new consew 206 rb 5 with the 500 GR struggles going through 2 layers of 7 oz veggie tan at low speed

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my new consew 206 rb 5 with the 500 GR struggles going through 2 layers of 7 oz veggie tan at low speed

I don't want to bash anybody who sells the 500GR in any way shape or form.

I've had, for a short period of time, a half dozen of these 500GR motors to sell. I, personally had next to zero luck with these motors, and half were returned. If someone has one and likes it, and wishes to hype and promote this motor, rock on. I can tell you I have two in the basement broken that do not work.

I love the concept, and really would like for this motor to work, but I would have a very difficult time personally recommending this motor to anybody. I do not currently offer it, either. The level of quality seems to be suspect.

Again, these are only my personal experiences setting up and selling this motor, along with customer reports that I received. Just wanted to share.

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Industrial sewing and cutting, parts sales and service, family owned since 1977, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, 215/922.6900 info@keysew.com www.keysew.com

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my new consew 206 rb 5 with the 500 GR struggles going through 2 layers of 7 oz veggie tan at low speed

That's why I added a pulley reduction set as well. Most motors lose torque at slow speeds. So when going slow on thicker leather, the motor has lost much of its torque and needs some help, but chances are, I have both hands on the project and don't have a third one yet to help wheel the machine.

There are larger specialized digital servo motors that have more torque at low speeds, but it's going to cost you!

Tom

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I guess I'm lucky that I have to original versions of the SewPro 500 GR. Still, turning down the speed limiter pot does reduce torque. The Family Sew motors don't seem to have that problem. I operate a long body Singer walking foot machine with a Family Sew 3/4 hp servo, with the knob set to either the lowest, or second to lowest speed. It doesn't bog down, but I'm not using it with very thick or dense material.

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My current crop of sewing machines:

Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.

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The entire concept of the 500GR is that you don't need a speed reducer...so much for that I guess. BTW...speed reducers work great even with standard cluch motors, and give great low end torque and great low end speed control.

And yes, the Family FESM-550S ( "S" is the one with the external, illuminated switch) is a fantastic motor. I'm quite sure this is the one Wiz is talking about.

Industrial sewing and cutting, parts sales and service, family owned since 1977, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, 215/922.6900 info@keysew.com www.keysew.com

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