Members jshep Posted October 28, 2016 Author Members Report Posted October 28, 2016 Wow!!! Thanks you guys are awesome this is so helpful!!! Firestar1485 that table looks amazing. I want one too now Uwe that is a great video, thank you for posting it, I'll be using that for sure! One question about belts, I've only used home machines where the belts are a standard size. Is this the same with industrial where I can just get a standard size or will I need to make some measurements (once I have my servo installed) and then find the right sized belt? Quote
Members shoepatcher Posted October 28, 2016 Members Report Posted October 28, 2016 jshep, You want to use 3L v-belts. The length of the belt you will have to determine from machine to motor. 3l belts fit the pulleys on sewing machines very well. You can get them from Sewing Machine Dealers or from Automotive stores. once you know the size, i.e. 38" or 39" etc. glenn Quote
Members Firestar1485 Posted November 1, 2016 Members Report Posted November 1, 2016 I just installed mine, I used a 42" v belt. Quote
Members Firestar1485 Posted November 2, 2016 Members Report Posted November 2, 2016 Anyone know if you can swap the sewing hook assembly of the 562 (small capacity) with that of the 563 (large capacity bobbin)?? Quote
Uwe Posted November 2, 2016 Report Posted November 2, 2016 Technically yes, but it's not easy and involves a couple of other parts, not just the hook. Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Members TinkerTailor Posted November 2, 2016 Members Report Posted November 2, 2016 8 minutes ago, Uwe said: Technically yes, but it's not easy and involves a couple of other parts, not just the hook. In the other thread, Cowboy bob says no, there is machining involved. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members Constabulary Posted November 2, 2016 Members Report Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) You most likely need a compete new hook saddle, hook, bobbin case opener and the casting needs some machining AFAIK. A new used large hook machine would be cheaper I think. EDIT: was just writing when TT answered Edited November 2, 2016 by Constabulary 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 TinkerTailor Posted November 2, 2016 Members Report Posted November 2, 2016 22 minutes ago, CowboyBob said: NO,they do not just interchange!You need to either buy the correct hook saddle(the part that holds the hook in) or it needs to be taken out & machined deeper.The large hook is also taller & won't fit in,you also need to change the take up lever,as it's also longer on the 563. One of the problems with posting the same question in three places is it makes it difficult for those who answer the questions to follow whats going on. Having the answer and the question together in one place also helps the next guy searching for the same question ...Sometimes the volunteer experts on here take a few days or a week to get to it. Keep in mind while waiting for a response that around here you get WAY more than you pay for...... Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members cdthayer Posted November 2, 2016 Members Report Posted November 2, 2016 3 hours ago, TinkerTailor said: One of the problems with posting the same question in three places is it makes it difficult I agree. CD in Oklahoma Quote "I sew, I sew, so it's off to work I go....." My sewing machines:Adler 205-370 (Hand Crank), Adler 205-64 (Hand Crank), Consew 226 (Clutch/Speed Reducer), Singer 111G156 (Hand Crank or Clutch), Singer 111W153 (Clutch), Singer 20U33 (Clutch), Singer 78-3 Needlefeed (Treadle), Singer 20U (Treadle), Singer 29K70 (x2) (Both Treadle/Hand Crank), Singer 96-40 w/Darning Foot (Treadle), Singer 31-15 w/Roller Foot (Treadle), Singer 31-15 (Hand Crank), Singer 16-41 (Treadle), Singer 66-1 (Treadle/Hand Crank), Singer 201K4 (Treadle/Hand Crank), Singer 216G Zigzag (Treadle/Hand Crank), Singer 319W (Treadle)
Members jshep Posted November 10, 2016 Author Members Report Posted November 10, 2016 One thing I noticed with my machine is it's missing the needle thread guide pin. It looks to be broken right off or like someone cut it off. Will this really mess up my tension? Can I make due without it? Quote
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