Uwe Report post Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) While I'm deciding on a permanent installation for my new Adler 69, I decided to make a portable table-top setup so that I can use the machine while I figure out some other details. I used my Consew CMS 1000 motor where I had previously mounted the pedal mechanism on a separate board. I mounted motor and controller to the Adler 69 using existing bolts and holes. No holes were drilled and no paint was scratched on this pristine machine. A modified door hinge holds the motor and allows easy belt installation and tension adjustments. The mounts still allow tilting the machine back to get access to the internal bits. It wasn't intended to be pretty but it's functional and compact. This approach may work for folks who don't have space for permanent table setups for each machine or need to travel with their machine for some reason. The whole setup is not exactly light-weight, but it weighs no more than my previous Pfaff 335 head by itself. I took the pictures with the machine sitting on my kitchen counter ready to sew, just for fun. I don't plan on actually sewing in my kitchen, but now I could if I wanted to . Here are the pics of the project: Edited October 2, 2015 by Uwe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted October 2, 2015 Nice idea again but how do you wind the bobbins? Does the winder fit on the small board? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) A standard belt-driven bobbin winder does not fit on this compact installation. This is where a stand-alone motorized bobbin winder comes in super handy. There's no leg or foot actuated presser foot lift either, just the manual lever. The final, permanent installation will have a proper foot lift pedal. Edited October 2, 2015 by Uwe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted October 2, 2015 or put a smaller pulley on the winder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted October 2, 2015 Very ingenious. How about a photo of the foot pedal arrangement? Curious, you know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted October 2, 2015 Here are some detail photos of the remote foot pedal. The control box originally had some metal mounting arm sticking out at the top, which I sawed/filed off level with the top of the box. I made the connection wire longer by soldering an extension piece in the middle. The little skateboard roller bearing at the end of the control arm fits nicely on a 5/16" bolt and makes for very smooth pedal movements. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregg From Keystone Sewing Report post Posted October 2, 2015 I really enjoy seeing what people come up. One more example of someone taking common sewing parts and making it work they way they want to. BTW, love the belt tensioner! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miker Report post Posted May 18, 2018 Old post but very interesting! I have a some idea to make and old PFAFF 138-6BS portable! I have made a small wooden box to fit the head. Now i stuck on the motor! I want to make it a really portable machine so I looked for a 12v motor. So far I found nothing!!! I am thinking to try with a Cordless Drill! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
