Members rockthecasbah121 Posted July 5, 2018 Author Members Report Posted July 5, 2018 2 hours ago, DrmCa said: Get a smaller pulley for the motor. Your servo probably came with the 3" pulley. Just measured and it does have the 3" pulley on the motor. What's the smallest size you can go down to? Looks like the interior bore is 5/8 inch. Is there a site most people get their pulleys from? Quote
Members BDAZ Posted July 6, 2018 Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 I found on my machine that by changing the resistors in the speed controller, I can dramatically lower the maximum speed and have no problem getting a stitch every couple of seconds. Bob Quote
Members bullmoosepaddles Posted July 6, 2018 Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 I bought a 40 mm (1.57") pulley for my Consew Rb1 from eBay. It was like $12. I have the old style 3 to 1 reducer which I also bought used off eBay for $60. If I were to buy one today it would be the one on the right in the posted link. It bolts exactly where your motor does now, your existing motor bolts to the bottom of it. It allows you to tilt the machine as you always have for service and maintenance. While it is more expensive, in my opinion it is worth every dime. http://www.cowboysew.com/product911.htm This link shows all three of the normal types of reducer. I would suggest the box type. Quote
DonInReno Posted July 6, 2018 Report Posted July 6, 2018 If you are somewhat handy I'd suggest putting together a reducer from off the shelf pulleys for the least cost solution: 10" pulley $17, 1-3/4" pulley $7, 5/8" keyed shafting $12, pillow block bearing $10, two new belts $10. Otherwise a factory built reducer would be the next least cost. Napa auto parts and other auto part stores stock 3L light duty belts - a 38" belt would simply be # 3L380 but an auto parts place will charge you $12 or so. An eBay search will show 3L belts for as little as $2 ea. Quote
Members Gregg From Keystone Sewing Posted July 6, 2018 Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) If you are using up to a V69 thread and happy with the performance of a Juki DDL-5550N, and you are trying to bang out these dog collars...a full function under underbed trimmer machine may be in order. A new Juki with auto presser foot lift under bed trimmer needle positioner automatic back tack and servo motor than can be programmed for certain repetitive functions with great control. A machine like that cannot do anything more or less than your current machine, but has what would be called labor saving devices and in the case of dog collars can really do a lot to move you forward at really an economical price. Many folks here on leather worker may explain that you need to go big as in speed reducers and such, but the correct machine is really what you are after. And by the way never get rid of your Juki DDL-5550N. It's the best back up machine you can get no matter what motor is on there. Edited July 6, 2018 by Gregg From Keystone Sewing Quote Industrial sewing and cutting, parts sales and service, family owned since 1977, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, 215/922.6900 info@keysew.com www.keysew.com
Members rockthecasbah121 Posted July 6, 2018 Author Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 1 hour ago, bullmoosepaddles said: I bought a 40 mm (1.57") pulley for my Consew Rb1 from eBay. It was like $12. I have the old style 3 to 1 reducer which I also bought used off eBay for $60. If I were to buy one today it would be the one on the right in the posted link. It bolts exactly where your motor does now, your existing motor bolts to the bottom of it. It allows you to tilt the machine as you always have for service and maintenance. While it is more expensive, in my opinion it is worth every dime. http://www.cowboysew.com/product911.htm This link shows all three of the normal types of reducer. I would suggest the box type. Do you know how much it costs? It looks like you can’t buy it through the site but have to call them. 35 minutes ago, Gregg From Keystone Sewing said: If you are using up to a V69 thread and happy with the performance of a Juki DDL-5550N, and you are trying to bang out these dog collars...a full function under underbed trimmer machine may be in order. A new Juki with auto presser foot lift under bed trimmer needle positioner automatic back tack and servo motor than can be programmed for certain repetitive functions with great control. A machine like that cannot do anything more or less than your current machine, but has what would be called labor saving devices and in the case of dog collars can really do a lot to move you forward at really an economical price. Many folks here on leather worker may explain that you need to go big as in speed reducers and such, but the correct machine is really what you are after. And by the way never get rid of your Juki DDL-5550N. It's the best back up machine you can get no matter what motor is on there. We looked at some of the programmable machines- but my wife is OCD and was not OK with the stitch quality. She is used to her machine that has a one stitch button on it, hence the need to slow down our current machine. Quote
Members bullmoosepaddles Posted July 6, 2018 Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) @rockthecasbah121Not sure what Cowboy gets for them. Several years ago they were sold on eBay by a small company who marketed their own product. Edited July 6, 2018 by bullmoosepaddles Quote
garypl Posted July 6, 2018 Report Posted July 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, bullmoosepaddles said: @rockthecasbah121Not sure what Cowboy gets for them. Several years ago they were sold on eBay by a small company who marketed their own product. I saw a box type speed reducer sold on eBay for $210 Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members rockthecasbah121 Posted July 6, 2018 Author Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 My machine has a family FESM 550s Servo motor in it. When I looked it up, the only thing I can find is that it has an amco shaft. Are all amco shafts 3/4 bore? It looks like this pulley will probably work on my machine if so and reduce the rpm by half: https://www.amazon.com/Industrial-Sewing-Machine-Motor-Pulley/dp/B01CXNRK6S/ref=pd_aw_sim_201_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=42421DT2Y031XF8H0A0M&th=1 Quote
Members trash treasure Posted July 6, 2018 Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 Have you checked that shaft with a caliper? It might be 20mm, not 3/4" . Quote The model number giveth, and the subclass taketh away ......... Sometimes
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