Bought a Used Consew

[garypl]

I picked up a used Consew machine today for $180.  It included head, table, speed reducer, servo motor, old clutch motor that was replaced by servo, thread and other accessories.  It runs but timing is off (I guess) the feed mechanism doesn't advance the material, just shifts back and forth.  I am not sure of the model - could not find a model number anywhere, but here are some pictures - maybe someone can help identify it.  The hook is in the front (vertical).

I figure the speed reducer and servo motor were worth the price I paid.  Both seem to be in fine working condition.

Thanks for any information.

Gary

[Uwe]

That speed reducer box alone sells for close to $180, so you got yourself a good deal.

It looks very much like a Consew 206RB-? to me. Exactly which model level 1/2/3/4/5, I can't quite tell. With a little luck ,it's a re-badged Seiko STH-8BLD. If so it'll say Seiko all over the place on the inside.

Most people in north America refer to that hook as a horizontal axis hook, using the orientation of the hook's axis to classify.  Elsewhere in the world they use the hook's plane of rotation as the reference, which is indeed vertical. I'm just now reading a book from the 50's where the German author constantly uses phrases like "horizontaler Greifer (vertical hook)", in order not to confuse "die Amerikaner."  I generally add the word "axis," as in "horizontal axis hook" to remove any ambiguity and avoid repeated "your horizontal is my vertical" elaborations.

 

Edited July 25, 2018 by Uwe

[Ferg]

UWE,

I don't remember how many of the first versions had reverse. I am sure this could be a "RB-1. It does have the "M" size bobbin.

Wiz will certainly chime in here.

Ferg

Edited July 25, 2018 by Ferg

[garypl]

1 hour ago, Uwe said:

That speed reducer box alone sells for close to $180, so you got yourself a good deal.

It looks very much like a Consew 206RB-? to me. Exactly which model level 1/2/3/4/5, I can't quite tell. With a little luck ,it's a re-badged Seiko STH-8BLD. If so it'll say Seiko all over the place on the inside.

Most people in north America refer to that hook as a horizontal axis hook, using the orientation of the hook's axis to classify.  Elsewhere in the world they use the hook's plane of rotation as the reference, which is indeed vertical. I'm just now reading a book from the 50's where the German author constantly uses phrases like "horizontaler Greifer (vertical hook)", in order not to confuse "die Amerikaner."  I generally add the word "axis," as in "horizontal axis hook" to remove any ambiguity and avoid repeated "your horizontal is my vertical" elaborations.

 

Thanks Uwe - I figured it was worth it  I will take a look inside and see if I can find any other identifying marks.  Just got it home and won't have a chance to look closely for a day or two.

22 minutes ago, Ferg said:

UWE,

I don't remember how many of the first versions had reverse. I am sure this could be a "RB-1. It does have the "M" size bobbin.

Wiz will certainly chime in here.

Ferg

Thanks Ferg!  From what I could find, I thought it could be a 205 or 206RB.  I will download some manuals and see f I can figure this out.  I bought it as a project machine!

Gary

[JJN]

It has to be a 206rb-3 or 206rb-4. the rb, rb-1 and rb-2 do not have the dial stitch length control. The 206rb-5 has the push button lock above the stitch length dial. Great find at a great price. You have to buy those deals when you see them or they will be gone.

[garypl]

32 minutes ago, JJN said:

It has to be a 206rb-3 or 206rb-4. the rb, rb-1 and rb-2 do not have the dial stitch length control. The 206rb-5 has the push button lock above the stitch length dial. Great find at a great price. You have to buy those deals when you see them or they will be gone.

Thanks JJN - I just finished cleaning and oiling it and everything glides so smoothly when turning the handwheel.  Just have to get the timing right because the presser and needle feet are out of sync.  When the needle is down the needle and center needle foot are moving forward instead of backward.

[brmax]

Excellent find!

Them reducers use to be 180.$ so your doing great, you should have bought a lottery ticket also. Its been your lucky day  

 

Floyd

 

[garypl]

1 minute ago, brmax said:

Excellent find!

Them reducers use to be 180.$ so your doing great, you should have bought a lottery ticket also. Its been your lucky day  

 

Floyd

 

Thanks Floyd - I have another opportunity to buy a table with servo motor, light, thread holder and other accessories - everything but the head - for @$150.   The servo motor is not a smart servo - it has the speed control Knob.  Anyone have thoughts about this for resale or use if I find a good machine head?

Gary

[alpha2]

You guys are killing me! I barely have room for my Cowboy 4500, and now you have me craving multiple machines! I'm all about fixing and reconditioning stuff. I just have to say NO! I think. Mostly.

Jeff

[dikman]

BARGAIN!!!!! Grab the other bits too, for $150 you can't loose! Nothing wrong with a servo with the control knob, it's simpler to operate.