DacianFalx Report post Posted September 25, 2018 So, I bought a Consew 206RB-5, and I'm excited to get started. Table showed up preassembled, servo motor looks cool, whole thing seems neat...but, hey, anyone know how to set this thing up? I've read a ton of posts here, and elsewhere, watched near endless videos on Youtube, so, of course, now I know how to assemble the table that came preassembled, and how to thread the machine 80 different ways. Thing is, none of that is how to take the machine from cool parts in a box to actual, working machine. How do I install the bobbin winder? I need to drill new holes? There's a sheet metal housing that, I think, covers the belt, is that so? What are these curved springs with copper wire in them for? Or this wee metal piece lined with cork? Generally, what is all this unexplained crap, and what do I do with it all? And, of course, why is the instruction manual slightly less useful than a screen door on a submarine? I'll take my answers off the air, thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted September 25, 2018 We don´t know what you bought so some pictures would be helpful. "Sheet metal housing" could also be the oil drip pan. I guess you bought from a dealer, right? I would check with him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DacianFalx Report post Posted September 25, 2018 17 minutes ago, Constabulary said: We don´t know what you bought so some pictures would be helpful. "Sheet metal housing" could also be the oil drip pan. I guess you bought from a dealer, right? I would check with him. Certainly I could talk with the dealer, and will, if this proves fruitless. That said, no, it is not the oil pan. It *appears* to be a flywheel and belt enclosing housing that somehow encompasses the bobbin winder, as well. The distinct lack of instructions, or pre-drilled holes, has led me to inquire, herein. As to "what I bought," am I incorrect is assuming that when one buys a full-setup system, not just the head, that the package and parts from Consew is standard for this model? Photo-wise: The first is the bobbin winder I'm not certain how to install, with what I think may be a housing for the servo? The second is the aforementioned cork-lined metal piece and curved springs with copper wire, no idea at their purpose. And, the third, is the housing in question. Suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leecopp Report post Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) See Mr Dyers video at for bobbin winder info. Top picture plastic chunk. Belt cover for the servo motor Second picture spring things = spare motor brushes .. Curevd thing with cork .. spare brake pad for servo Picture 3 - various chunks of machine belt cover. Edited September 25, 2018 by leecopp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leecopp Report post Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) Consew manual - http://www.consew.com/Files/112347/InstructionManuals/206RB-5.pdf a better manual for the very similar Seiko STH 8bld3 hosted by Keystone Sewing (thanks Greg), shows many more assembly details. http://www.keysew.com/Webpages/Owners&PartsBooks/OwnersBooks/STH-8BLD-3Ownerskeyfoot.pdf Edited September 25, 2018 by leecopp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DacianFalx Report post Posted September 25, 2018 Thank you ever so much! 56 minutes ago, leecopp said: Consew manual - http://www.consew.com/Files/112347/InstructionManuals/206RB-5.pdf a better manual for the very similar Seiko STH 8bld3 hosted by Keystone Sewing (thanks Greg), shows many more assembly details. http://www.keysew.com/Webpages/Owners&PartsBooks/OwnersBooks/STH-8BLD-3Ownerskeyfoot.pdf Thank you! That Seiko manual was exactly what I was hoping for. :-D With a bit of luck, and a lot of oil, I hope to be sewing this evening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted September 25, 2018 the wire thingies are spare brushes for the motor and the cork pas a brake pad for the motor I would say.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8R Report post Posted September 25, 2018 These vids are specific to the Sailrite machine but much (most?) of it applies to all industrial table/machine setups, including setting up the bobbin winder, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfWLB5fGkLI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o70w1dUHyuo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregg From Keystone Sewing Report post Posted September 26, 2018 19 hours ago, Constabulary said: the wire thingies are spare brushes for the motor and the cork pas a brake pad for the motor I would say.. Correct, replacement break lining cork and motor brushes. Even in production, these should not be needed for quite some time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter100 Report post Posted March 14 I have a similar question. How do I install the hand wheel on a Consew 206rb-5? I've tightened the screw to keep the handwheel on the shaft, but the screw starts to turn and loosens up. Second question, in a previous post, there is a picture of the three pieces to cover the belt. Are there instructions for that somewhere? - Mr. Dyer's videos are excellent. All help is appreciated. Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
