chasman52 Report post Posted February 27, 2017 This is my very first sewing machine I'm not sure this is right. I can't believe how damn fast it is. I can't get a straight line or stop it in time. How the *&^% do you all control these machines I had to count all my fingers this first time I lit it up! Anyway,I want to post up some pic's of the stitches in 16OZ I've been able to do after two days for tweaking. If someone could take a look at these pic's and advise on what I should do next. Much appreciated! I did get an owners manual and the parts list. If someone here can advise me on how to post them I'd be happy to. Each is a little larger than the 1.46mb allowed I need the machine to do totes, belts and (hopefully) holsters. I got to slow it down. What servos do the best job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rlaing Report post Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) You need a speed reducer and/or servo motor if want great speed control Edited February 27, 2017 by Rlaing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brmax Report post Posted February 28, 2017 Hey looks great and plenty of pull on the 207, good work there. Agree one of them reducers would be the ticket for ya to put just the right slow down in the operation. So many options to consider, and yet many nice ones just a phone call away also! I sure been eyeing some ready to go types, always great ideas on the site here one can work up. again great job getting it all working again Floyd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chasman52 Report post Posted February 28, 2017 Thanks BRmax, So, is it better to get a reducer( two pulleys ) first, or straight to a servo? A lot of cleaning! I got in new parts on the tension assembly. it's seems to be working Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brmax Report post Posted February 28, 2017 This is the best part! i can spend others money I am sure the best move is to get one of the pre-made "box style" pulley reducers. With this use your existing motor for the time, and its So easy mounted bottom side. I mean look im spending your money and happy and confident this is a good choice for slowing that machine down. Make something sell it and get another upgrade, that's the way its suppose to work. A piece ata time Add 15.00 for v-belt choices locally along with a Mickey D's lunch. Floyd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) As Floyd says you can fit one of those speed reducers, which will certainly help, but for a newbie I strongly suggest fitting a servo. If you use it with a speed reducer pulley setup you will be able to crawl the needle along and still retain the torque. I persevered with a clutch motor and assorted speed reducers but it was inevitable that I would fit a servo. No regrets whatsoever at spending the money as it's made the machine(s) a delight to use. As to which one is best, lots written in the forum about them but if you're unsure you can't go past one of the advertisers/sponsors of the forum. Edited February 28, 2017 by dikman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chasman52 Report post Posted February 28, 2017 LOL you guys are telling me to spend some money if I want to get this right. This machine is a beast. I'll at least try out a reducer before I go at the servo. I see the Consew 1000 servo on amazon. Is it any good? I'll have a #3 to go please Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mixmkr Report post Posted February 28, 2017 Do you want curley fries with that? I got a servo and it crawls ok, but it could use some oomphf if I stop before riding over a thick seam. I presume the reduction pulleys in addition will help that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chasman52 Report post Posted February 28, 2017 18 minutes ago, mixmkr said: Do you want curley fries with that? I got a servo and it crawls ok, but it could use some oomphf if I stop before riding over a thick seam. I presume the reduction pulleys in addition will help that. It's only 9 and I'm getting hungry. I'm pricing parts to make a speed reducer . $64 + mounting hardware & belts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mixmkr Report post Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Im having a time finding axle mounts and associated. Maybe just drop the $150 for pre made Edited February 28, 2017 by mixmkr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chasman52 Report post Posted February 28, 2017 2 hours ago, mixmkr said: Im having a time finding axle mounts and associated. Maybe just drop the $150 for pre made The pre-made only give a 3 to 1 ratio. Not sure that's enough for me, but it maybe for a servo. You'll get more torque. I'm not sure how much more though I paid out $65 + belts and bolts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted February 28, 2017 chasman, I was like you when I started, I didn't want to spend the money on a servo and spent a lot of time messing around with making speed reducers and modifying the handwheel on the head unit. I eventually realised that 1) everyone is right about fitting a servo and 2) a servo works much better when used with some sort of speed reducer. Mastering a clutch motor is a challenge that appealed to me on one level, but I realised that if I wanted to get into sewing leather straight away then I had no choice - I now have 3 servos (and 3 surplus clutch motors!!). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chasman52 Report post Posted March 1, 2017 2 hours ago, dikman said: chasman, I was like you when I started, I didn't want to spend the money on a servo and spent a lot of time messing around with making speed reducers and modifying the handwheel on the head unit. I eventually realised that 1) everyone is right about fitting a servo and 2) a servo works much better when used with some sort of speed reducer. Mastering a clutch motor is a challenge that appealed to me on one level, but I realised that if I wanted to get into sewing leather straight away then I had no choice - I now have 3 servos (and 3 surplus clutch motors!!). You have a point. I appreciate all the help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
