Members CaptnCaptain Posted February 18, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks! Looks like I'm going to try a static phase converter to start an old 3 phase motor, and then take power off of that...seems the least expensive way to go.
Uwe Posted February 18, 2018 Report Posted February 18, 2018 We should really continue the power conversion discussion in the topic below: Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Members Willbury Posted March 18, 2018 Members Report Posted March 18, 2018 I’m curious, it looks like some of the 291’s have the external control panel and some do not. Is the control panel required for the machine to operate? Or does it give you some additional specific controls? Have any of you considered using a VFD instead of a rotophase?
Members Willbury Posted March 18, 2018 Members Report Posted March 18, 2018 I’m considering one of these machines but really curious about the functionally without the main control panel. The one I was looking at only has the four buttons (one is a back tack feature I believe) above the needle bar.
Members Willbury Posted March 24, 2018 Members Report Posted March 24, 2018 Ended up with two of these that seemed in quite good nick. Both have the aux control panel and the larger knuckle on the head. For anyone else interested there seems to be two main variations of the machines, those with the Efka controller pad and those without. The ones without the pad had more options on the control board itself, but likely have less functions overall. We’ll see once it’s all plugged in, going to attempt static phase converter route. While there are quite a few machines left but many are missing bobbin cases or have play in the needle bar. Some machine heads had been matched with motors and controls that weren’t original and while they may work just be careful what you’re getting. I would have been tempted to pick up some heads for parts but they don’t have any flexibility in price between machines regardless of condition.... at least right now.
bikermutt07 Posted March 24, 2018 Report Posted March 24, 2018 Nothing like this ever comes up near me. I'm always looking, but..... I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Rockoboy Posted March 25, 2018 Report Posted March 25, 2018 6 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: Nothing like this ever comes up near me. I'm always looking, but..... Nothing like ANYTHING ever comes up within 5000kms of where I am, so you are luckier than some! I would love to get a deal, like those offered on some of the scrap/offcuts/surplus to requirement hides and hardware etc that I see on these pages. Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
bikermutt07 Posted March 25, 2018 Report Posted March 25, 2018 3 hours ago, Rockoboy said: Nothing like ANYTHING ever comes up within 5000kms of where I am, so you are luckier than some! I would love to get a deal, like those offered on some of the scrap/offcuts/surplus to requirement hides and hardware etc that I see on these pages. Touche' I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Rockoboy Posted March 28, 2018 Report Posted March 28, 2018 On 25/03/2018 at 11:41 AM, bikermutt07 said: Nothing like ANYTHING ever comes up within 5000kms of where I am, so you are luckier than some! My bad. A company that is only 4000kms away has offered some great bargains. I can see some croc back straps in my immediate future. Thank you Birdsalls Leather! Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
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