Couple consew 206RB questions

[Wizcrafts]

8 minutes ago, katit said:

Wiz, all 3 pics different. I'm trying to understand in what position shaft have to be in relation to beak.

The way this knee lifter works is the bent rod pushes on the pivoting crank. If the rod is set too high it can actually push against the body, lifting the head. If it is set too low, it can slide past the "beak" and flop around uselessly. The trick is to position the rod high enough so that it gives the full required amount of lift to the feet, yet does not also push the body itself up. You should have a discoverable range of height that accomplishes these two things.

[JJN]

Get the lift mounted to the table first. It is a bit of trial and error until you find the sweet spot. If the bent rod is too short, it slips past the lifter. Too long and it locks up.

[katit]

17 minutes ago, JJN said:

Get the lift mounted to the table first. It is a bit of trial and error until you find the sweet spot. If the bent rod is too short, it slips past the lifter. Too long and it locks up.

Thats a question. WHERE to mount lift on a table? Is dimension (shaft aligns with motor bolts) accurate? I prefer not to drill table many times if possible..

[JJN]

Yes, mine is in line with the motor mounting bolts. About 190mm from the right edge of the machine head.

I saw a drawing a while ago that had it at 182mm from the right edge.

Edited May 14, 2019 by JJN
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[Brock0505]

Anyone know where you can get the return spring as mine is missing ...thanks in advance

[Colt W Knight]

12 hours ago, Brock0505 said:

Anyone know where you can get the return spring as mine is missing ...thanks in advance

I bought one from Ebay a few years ago. Consew 206s are exceptionally popular, so parts are redily available. I think Ive bought most of my parts from Bob Kovar at Toledo Industrial Sewing supply.