Singer 211G165 Help!

[joeyrsmith]

Hi guys, been a little while. Been busy hand stitching!

Just got hold of a Singer211g165.

How can I slow this beast down?

This is my first walker.

So I am still learning this type of machine.

I do a lot of messenger bags and clutches,wallets, etc.

Any advice on needles, thread, etc would be appreciated.

Thx

Joe

[CowboyBob]

A servo motor will slow it down.you can use thread sizes 69,92 & 138 on this machine with #16,20,22 needles.

That's a nice looking camera you have in your avatar.

[joeyrsmith]

Any recommendations on servo motors Bob?

Makes, models, etc.

Just servo motor, not a larger wheel or belts?

Thx for any input.

[Wizcrafts]

Joey;

Bob is too modest to let you know that he sells the Family Sew FS-550S servo motor. It is all you will need. No need for a reducer.

[joeyrsmith]

Very cool.

Learning more every minut.

Thx

[oltoot]

In the meantime, there should be an adjustment down underneath on the clutch motor that will increase the resistance on the throttle. There are some different clutch motor setups on those machines so I can't describe exactly where it might be but just look for something that would make the arm movement in response to the chain or rods coming from the foot pedal stiffer and increase the resistance. It will make a world of difference. Don't go overboard as these babies were made to run fast and if you slow it down too much, you will be slipping the clutch and you might develop problems with the hook catching the loop and missing stitches.