redhat Report post Posted June 30, 2014 I am hoping to get some technical support from experienced folks here. I'm new to a very old Industrial strength Consew 18 sewing machine. I hope I haven't bit off more than I can chew!!!! It supposedly worked last time it was used. I think I am figuring out how to thread it, no manual included. Downloaded manual pics are vague. So I'm guessing a little. I am not new to sewing on regular machines. This is a whole different animal. The needle breaks when it goes down into the plate, and the presser foot doesn't go down very much when I drop the foot down. That's just the beginning I'm sure. The knee peddle thing doesn't do anything either. I bought this for $150. Hope I haven't been conned~ again. :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Welcome redhat! I'll bet the folks in the sewing forums will be able to help you with this machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted July 15, 2014 Hello and welcome to the forum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted July 16, 2014 Welcome Redhat, whereabouts in MI are you from? There are some really great folks on here and they will be glad to chime in with help when you need it. All you need to do is ask. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites