RAMPER Report post Posted August 6, 2017 1st time poster I picked up a CONSEW 206RB (no - #, just RB) for $40 off of Craigslist. I assumed the seller had left off a zero ($400), but he just wanted it gone. I am hoping to be able to sew leather and firehose. Will I need a servo motor (now has a clutch motor) AND a gear reduction or do the latest servo have the torque to sew at SLOW speeds? I feel that with only having $40 into the machine I could spend the money on a servo and gear reduction (if needed). THANKS and after looking around (even before I had a machine (a guy can dream)), I LOVED this site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted August 6, 2017 Congratulations on finding a great bargain! The simple thing to do is to get a servo motor with a small 50mm(2") pulley first and see if it is slow enough for you. If you then find you need it to be even slower or have more torque, you can always add a speed reducer pulley later on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leecopp Report post Posted August 6, 2017 Hey Ramper .. sounds like a great find.. Have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yetibelle Report post Posted August 6, 2017 Yeah - I saw that CL post, that looked like a really clean machine for the 3 minutes the listing was up. Good score! Haha Yes get a servo motor for it, they have a dial you can slow them up and down. They are about $100-$130 on Amazon. Very easy to swap out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAMPER Report post Posted August 6, 2017 Were would I be able to get a manual. CONSEW site has just the 206RB-5 manual Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yetibelle Report post Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) I think this is the one. Goto: www.consew.com/Files/112347/InstructionManuals/206RB-5.pdf Edited August 6, 2017 by Yetibelle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAMPER Report post Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Does the -5 (dash 5) mean anything? My unit does not have a dash or a number I looked at the linked manual and it is different as mine has a level for the stitch length Edited August 6, 2017 by RAMPER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Great deal! At that price it's worth chucking the clutch out and investing in a servo. As Uwe said, try without a speed reducer first. I've found a 2" pulley on the motor and fitting a larger pulley (8") in place of the handwheel works well without messing around with a speed reducer (did this on my Pfaff and Seiko). Just saw your post. Although there may be differences, the manual should be fine for getting the basic adjustments and servicing needed on yours. Edited August 6, 2017 by dikman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregg From Keystone Sewing Report post Posted August 7, 2017 Consew 206RB, RB-1 Parts CLICK HERE Consew 206RB, RB-1 Owners CLICK HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAMPER Report post Posted August 7, 2017 10 hours ago, Gregg From Keystone Sewing said: Consew 206RB, RB-1 Parts CLICK HERE Consew 206RB, RB-1 Owners CLICK HERE THANK YOU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
