Just picked up a Consew 206RB-2 for $300

[myjtp]

This pulley might do the trick?

http://www.grizzly.com/products/Grizzly-Single-V-Groove-Pulley-6-Pitch-Dia-1-2-Bore/G5436

[dikman]

That should work. The other option is to drill and tap that other one for a second screw, which I've done on a couple of pulleys. I've run a smaller belt like that and so far it's been fine. There is a possibility that it may slip, depending on the fit in the pulley, but so far it hasn't been an issue for me. The alternative is to fit a larger belt, which will then ride a bit higher on the motor pulley but will still work. The only potential issue with a wider belt is that it may be be a bit stiffer. I've done both.

This is one I've just finished -

 As you can see the belt is low in the pulley, but it has driven a size 24 needle through 1/2" of veg without slipping/stalling.

[myjtp]

So I just cleaned out the bottom gear of all the old grease 

now I need to clean out the upper gear BUT this plate with the wicks are in my way :/ anyone know how to pull these out? One of the wicks is knotted and and few other ones are keeping the plate down any ideas?

[councilman24]

I just got a 206RB-3 for $300 on table and motor. But in order to get that deal I had to take a 331k4 singer shuttle machine and a 111wsv77 for $100 each, on tables. And they threw in a Rimaldi 4 thread serger on table for free.  Hmm, four machines that were in use when turned off for $500.  I couldn't say no, even though 2 weeks later 3 of the tables are still on the trailer because I don't have any room in the house OR garage for them.

I'll have to read all the advice above.  Too late now.

 

Did we ever decide exactly what the 111w special variant 77 was?  I have a 111w151 and 155.  I guess I'll have to set them next to each other and see.

[dikman]

Well done, councilman! Sounds like a real good deal to me. I had the same problem (still have, actually) regarding lack of room. My solution - dismantled my glasshouse, sold it (got more than I paid for it ) and built a small shed in place of it for the sewing machines. Unfortunately, I ran out of room again and now have one in my garage.

As for the WSV77, after comparing parts in mine to the 111W15x manuals the best I can figure out is that it appears to be the same as a 111W153. It's definitely not a W155, but I'll be interested in your thoughts after comparing it to the W151.

[chrisash]

13 hours ago, CowboyBob said:

It's a step in the right direction BUT the pulley only has on set screw & if you start sewing anything very thick in time it won't hold,that's why they put 2-screws in the original pulley that line up with the grooves in the shaft.

Sailrite is high priced on everything they sell,we sell the for $4.00 a pk.

I am confused, is it not the key that takes all the power transfer rather than the allen keys that just hold the wheel into place, so id if in alignment with the motor have little work to do

[CowboyBob]

19 minutes ago, chrisash said:

I am confused, is it not the key that takes all the power transfer rather than the allen keys that just hold the wheel into place, so id if in alignment with the motor have little work to do

The shaft has 2-grooves on it approx.  45degrees apart that the head of the screw seats into,there is no keyway on these machines.

[chrisash]

Thanks, it just seemed odd, I assumed that all had a keyway

[myjtp]

6 hours ago, councilman24 said:

I just got a 206RB-3 for $300 on table and motor. But in order to get that deal I had to take a 331k4 singer shuttle machine and a 111wsv77 for $100 each, on tables. And they threw in a Rimaldi 4 thread serger on table for free.  Hmm, four machines that were in use when turned off for $500.  I couldn't say no, even though 2 weeks later 3 of the tables are still on the trailer because I don't have any room in the house OR garage for them.

I'll have to read all the advice above.  Too late now.

 

Did we ever decide exactly what the 111w special variant 77 was?  I have a 111w151 and 155.  I guess I'll have to set them next to each other and see.

Now THAT is one hell of a deal!!

4 hours ago, dikman said:

Well done, councilman! Sounds like a real good deal to me. I had the same problem (still have, actually) regarding lack of room. My solution - dismantled my glasshouse, sold it (got more than I paid for it ) and built a small shed in place of it for the sewing machines. Unfortunately, I ran out of room again and now have one in my garage.

As for the WSV77, after comparing parts in mine to the 111W15x manuals the best I can figure out is that it appears to be the same as a 111W153. It's definitely not a W155, but I'll be interested in your thoughts after comparing it to the W151.

Sounds like it’s time for a two story shed!

[myjtp]

Well, color me impressed with the 206RB-2 it sewed through 3 layers of VEG TAN equaling 3/8 thick of veg tan. I don't think its the proper needle and definitely not the proper thread so I can't wait to get those and then give it a try