bill2750 Report post Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) I recently purchased this 206RB-2 and got a great price because it would not sew properly. Missed stitches and or it would not pick up the bobbin thread at all. The machine is practically new and has been stored in a garage for many years. I thought it was worth the gamble an purchased it. I went thru the manual and set the timing of the hook and needle as described and the machine is now humming along beautifully. My question is regarding the white dot on the body by the hand wheel (see picture) and the corresponding white dot on the hand wheel (not shown). I do not see any mention in the manual about them and they did not come into play in the timing procedure. Am I missing something? They must be associated with some type of timing is my guess. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you, Bill Edited March 25, 2015 by bill2750 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bill2750 Report post Posted March 25, 2015 Here is the image Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrye718 Report post Posted March 25, 2015 when the two spots are aligned does it put the bobbin in a good position to remove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bill2750 Report post Posted March 25, 2015 I don't know, I will have to check that later when I get home. I haven't had any issues with removing the bobbin but did not notice the alignment of the marks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted March 26, 2015 I just checked my 206rb1 When the dots align, the feed dog reaches its highest and furthest back point. Removing the bobbin is easy in this position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thechavez Report post Posted March 26, 2015 I was just noticing the white dots today on my 206RB, and wondered the exact same thing. The bobbin loading makes perfect sense. I've really just learned by looking at the presser foot position for bobbin loading and unloading. Did you get a good deal for the RB2? It looks brand new! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bill2750 Report post Posted March 26, 2015 Henrye & Colt: I figured someone on here would know what the dots were for, thank you. Chavez: I think it was a good deal for $475, and yes it looks brand new. I think it has been sitting in this lady's garage for the past 18 years and not being used. She claimed to only use it a couple times. I don't know what a "couple " means, but it definitely did not see much use. My guess is it was more than she could handle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted March 26, 2015 I bought my Consew 206RB1 for 400$, and its nearly 40 years old and was used in a commercial holster business. Still sewing strong. I think you got a great deal. I bought a servo motor from Cowboy Bob Kovar to put on mine, makes it a lot more controllable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thechavez Report post Posted March 27, 2015 Put a servo and speed reducer on mine, and have been very pleased with it as well! The old clutch motor was always off to the races for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bill2750 Report post Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) I put the speed reducer and a 2" (clutch) motor pulley on it from my 111w and it is sewing like a dream. Goes as slow as I need and as fast also. I am really liking having Reverse for the first time Edited March 27, 2015 by bill2750 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
