"NightMist" <nightmiste@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:04:09 -0400, "Ron Anderson"
> <ron@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>>"NightMist" <nightmiste@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>>news:47eebf5d.6523668@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> Anybody upgraded an old motor with one of those new servo motors?
>>> I have to say having the thing start up immediately without having to
>>> turn the flywheel is a dazzling concept. Being able to begin with both
>>> hands on the work, and starting at a constant speed are tremendous
>>> sale points.
>>>
>>> I am looking at this one:
>>>
>>> http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp14547-0530.html#See%20Included
>>>
>>> But I need to do more research first.
>>> The current motor is 1/13 horse, a jump to 1/2 seems like quite a lot.
>>> I would want to make sure the machine could handle it, though heaven
>>> knows I could use the torque on some leather projects.
>>>
>>> DH is already having a joyous time researching pedal possibilities.
>>> I have been treated to lectures on the differences between hand and
>>> foot controls, adapting potentiometers to foot pedals, and all such
>>> fun stuff. He is curretly having fun figuring out how to build
>>> controls into an old Cybaby WahWah pedal (a guitar effect). Just
>>> because he thinks it would be majorly cool to have me running the
>>> sewing machine with a wahwah pedal.
>>>
>>> Oh! It is a Pfaff 130. Which is why I suspect it could handle a
>>> half a horse.
>
>>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
> --
>
> Nothing has been the same since that house fell on my sister.
My guess is DH has never seen this motor save the photo on the web page.
Likely does not comprehend it weighs in at 35 pounds or so, You can NOT
modify it to use a foot control. First off foot controls are able to
handle
only 1.5-2.0 amps the Servo motor is more like 4-5 amps. Also the
electronic
in it would go berserk if you mess with it.
Just my advise. Not really worth the much unless you believe 30 years as a
technician means anything.
--
Ron Anderson A1 Sewing Machine
18 Dingman Rd., Sand Lake, NY 12153
518-469-5133
http://www.a1sewingmachine.com
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