NightMist wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:04:09 -0400, "Ron Anderson"
> <ron@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>> If you have the correct table to mount the industrial motor on then as
long
>> as you keep it on the low speed and the machine oiled well you should
be ok.
>> It is over kill however for a home sewing machine.
>> If your going that route no need to look into foot controls as it does
not
>> use one.
>> On the other hand many folks use the 1.5 amp universal home motors and
>> coupled with an electronic foot control no heat build up.
>>
> DH tells me mounting should be a minimal issue.The current motor is on
> a "universal mounting plate", and if the new motor doesn't like that
> one, another more suitable one can be obtained.
>
> I know the servo motors don't require a foot pedal, but I would want
> one modded in, more or less an on off switch so I can start up with
> both hands on the work when needed. I sew a lot of silk, and I sew a
> lot of leather, and I sew a lot of long seams on both since I am doing
> repeat work for a lady who wants 6 and 9 foot plus finished widths of
> both. Both silk and leather are materials that you do not want to let
> roam free when you are sewing acres of it at a go.
> Since the leather is usually upholstery grade, running 5 to 8 ounce
> weight, I want a little oomph when I need it. Which is why I was
> looking at an industrial level upgrade. Besides when I work I work.
> If I am putting in an 18 hour day on something or other, I do not want
> to have to keep taking breaks to let the machine cool down. Bad
> enough that I have to take breaks to keep my fingers from cramping or
> to keep from hardening in postion at the machine! (G)
>
> NightMist
I suggest you take Ron's counsel on this - the motor he's suggesting
would not likely overheat, as he says, and would give you everything you
want. Ron knows his stuff.
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Joanne
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