Members Icho Posted February 5, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 5, 2014 Hey guys. Sorry it took me so long to get back. Thanks for the replies. A machine that is capable of sewing sheath thickness leathers needs a machine that has a "walking foot". These are industrial machines with external motors. The one you pictured has a very small motor, and will burn out in no time, It will also give you a poor quality stitch. Sa said in the opening post this machine does have walking foot. As for the motor, considering it is 220v I would have never thought of it as very small. Anywhere I looked online the Pfaff 1295 is listed as an industrial machine. Here is another pic of the motor and electrical box. It does look to me that it is a servo motor. Since I am so far off on what is an industrial sewing machine for leather is there anything I can look for when searching thru sale listings that would make it capable of sewing up to 1/2" leather? Such as hp rating or anything else that can be spotted out. Like I said, I know pretty much nothing about sewing machines but I am trying to learn as much as I can because I am not a fan of the awl. Thanks so much for the help. Quote
Members gottaknow Posted February 5, 2014 Members Report Posted February 5, 2014 Just for your info, the motor shown is not a servo motor. It is a regular clutch motor that has an electromagnetic actuated clutch and brake. True, the clutch and brake are controlled by the control box which does allow for needle positioning. It is an industrial motor and control box. I still have these in service running 40 hours a week since the early 80's. They were well designed and well made, far from whimpy. These motors and control boxes aren't for home use. You have to have 220V/3 phase power. These are pretty much obsolete these days, though I can still get the control boxes repaired by DSI. The motors are somewhat of a beast to work on, the bearings usually go out first. You could replace it with a servo motor for home use. Listen to the Wiz man, read his machine advice for leather work pinned at the top of this forum. Oh, and have fun! Regards, Eric Quote
Members Icho Posted February 5, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 5, 2014 Thanks Eric. The 220v wouldn't be a problem. I have a 220v 2phase belt grinder running in my garage right now. I read Wizcrafts sticky before and didn't realize that there was a lot more in there than I originally thought. Thanks again guys for putting up with me. Lol. I will stick with my awl for now and continue researching and hopefully find a good deal on the right machine. Quote
Members gottaknow Posted February 5, 2014 Members Report Posted February 5, 2014 No problem. Also, 220 3 phase has 3 hot legs and a ground. 220 single phase has 2 hot legs and a ground. They are not the same thing. Unless your grinder has 4 prongs on the plug, it's single phase. Just a heads up while you're still shopping around. Regards, Eric Quote
Northmount Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 220 in North America residential service is single phase. May be 2 wire or 3 wire, but is still single phase. There is no 220 2 phase. 220 VAC 3 phase is a different animal. Used in commercial and light industrial applications. Usually nominal 208 VAC 3 phase. You need a single phase to 3 phase converter to use that motor. Would be easier to switch motors and use a servo motor. Tom Quote
Members Icho Posted February 5, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 5, 2014 My grinder has a VFD. 110v single phase in, 220v 3phase out. 1hp motor. Works great. Just a regular 110v single phase in, 220v 3phase out converter is about $100 more or less. I'm definitely not an electrician so that was just some research and consulting I had to do. I love the internet. Quote
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