Want To Change To Presser Foot Lift Pedal From Knee Lift On Consew 206Rb5

[Cthomas1998]

Good Afternoon,

On my Consew 206 RB5, I really can't stand the knee lift for the presser foot. I want to change it to the chain/pedal type. There is a hole in the casting for a chain, and the mechanism is accessible, I just don't know where I can buy a pedal assembly. Does anyone have a supplier they can recommend for that part?

Thanks,

Chris

[Constabulary]

usually right of the motor pedal. I´m sure most dealers will have these extras pedal for a few bucks. I guess they will cost between $10 and $20

Or try this one: http://goldstartool.com/FOOT-PEDAL-CAST-IRON.html

[Cthomas1998]

Thank you sir.. I can make that work just fine

Edited February 23, 2015 by Cthomas1998

[bullmoosepaddles]

Do you have a picture of how this works? I hate the knee lift on my 206rb. And would appreciate knowing if I can do this.

[Geneva]

Go to Tractor Supply or any ones hardware store and buy the right size barn door hinge to fit your boot and some of the appropriate chain size. Make your own. Have fun.

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

Check out the attached, this is one way to do it for sure, and in your case, this is the easiest with fewest parts. Remove the bell crank for the knee lifter, you can see where the two screws are located. Attach a chain to the pull rod, in this case we drilled a cotter pin and put a washer on it so it does not slip off. Attach a foot pedal to the bottom brace, and you have a presser foot lifter foot pedal. Hope this helps.

[bullmoosepaddles]

Gregg,

Thank you much. I hate the knee lift. I will find myself a foot pedal. I appreciate your time for doing this.

Gene

[Cthomas1998]

That's what I was going to say. Was trying to get some pictures taken, but Thank You Gregg for stepping in !!

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

Gregg,

Thank you much. I hate the knee lift. I will find myself a foot pedal. I appreciate your time for doing this.

Gene

Seems like many of our auto trimmers hate the knee lifter, but like and prefer the presser foot lifter. I could never figure out why, maybe preference, maybe something I'm missing.

[bullmoosepaddles]

Gregg,

For me it just seems so much more natural to press a pedal with the motion of my foot, rather than an unnatural motion of my knee. Or it has been suggested in the past by many. I just ain't right. LOL. Either way I will be much happied due to your assistance.