Members B00M3R Posted March 15, 2015 Members Report Posted March 15, 2015 I have an old Singer 31k15 Machine that was handed down to me from my grandmother. The machine is is good condition and still sews very well. However the clutch motor in it moves way to fast for detailed leather sewing. I'd like to pick up a servo motor for it, but I can't seem to find any solid info on which I should pick up. I've looked at the Techsew 550 motors, but am not sure how well they'll mate up to the machine I have. Anyone have any recommended motors they've used on the 31k15's, including where to get them. What modifications did you have to make to install it? I'm using fairly thick leathers so I'll need something with decent power, and I'd prefer something that can run very slowly with high tq. Any input would be appreciated! Josh Quote
Members Constabulary Posted March 15, 2015 Members Report Posted March 15, 2015 Where do you live? I can recommend JACK Servo Motors from College Sewing in the UK but when you live in the US it makes no sense. https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/SewingMachineServoMotors Quote ~ 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
Members B00M3R Posted March 16, 2015 Author Members Report Posted March 16, 2015 I'm in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. On the border with Detroit Michigan. I'd prefer to pick it up from Canada/US if possible. Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted March 16, 2015 Moderator Report Posted March 16, 2015 You can buy a Family Sew FS-550s, equipped with a 2" (50mm) pulley and a new v-belt, at Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines. They are in Toledo, east of the airport by about 15 miles or so, off I-475. There are maps on their website, which is at: www.tolindsewmach.com Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz 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.
Members B00M3R Posted March 16, 2015 Author Members Report Posted March 16, 2015 I actually just ordered a family sew FESM-550S from Keystone out of Philadelphia this morning. Came to $145 delivered for the motor, all mounting hardware, a 50mm pulley, and the belt. Thanks for heads up though Wizcrafts. Quote
Members Slow Learner Posted March 18, 2015 Members Report Posted March 18, 2015 Is that all that is needed? I put my old singer in storage and picked up a clone shoe patcher to do the occasional work on thin stuff. I paid more for the patcher than the motor would have cost? If that is all that is needed, I will order a servo motor from toledo today. Quote
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