How to Slow Down The Speed Of a Sewing Machine - Part 2

[@jameshoneyc]

Shows very intelligent problem solving skills my friend... thankyou.

[@jamesbusbee817]

I have watched both videos on reducing speed and really appreciate your video ....I’m getting a Singer 191d300aa out of a Seamstress shop where it was used sewing clothing ... not sure it has been modified and I do not need the 4200 stitch full speed ahead power .... So getting info on reducing it down ... had thought of the pulleys .... also saw someone do a different set up with same results. This is much simpler, less problems etc. So will try it 1st to see how it sews, then will modify as needed using 1 or both ways you have shown. Quality work ...and watching how you did this tells me that your leatherwork will be as good ... I hope to learn more .. for now I will be using to make some heavy cloth bags, etc.. but see the possibility’s for the lighter leather too.... Thanks so much ....

[@Cechaflo]

Video 1 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2HafKKXipqonc0

[@Cechaflo]

Geoff Halstead Cechaflo, Glad you found my method of reducing the speed works! You have made a much more professional job than I did, so I will need to redo mine :-) regards, Geoff ANSWER: +Geoff Halstead “OuBallie” Hi Geoff, nice to hear from you...my best regards, also!, Cesar

[@Cechaflo]

Cechaflo The 'part one video' shows how to 'reduce' the speed of the sewing machine transmited from the electric motor to the sewing machine head...the 'big pulley of the machine' does less turns while the 'small pulley below' on the motor spins faster...this 'tip' helps a lot to do the sewing, but it is not enough. The 'part two' shows a logical sequence: by elongating the lever of the motor, the effort to move the pedal will be the minimum and we would have a better control of the sewing machine. The 'pitman rod' should be put in vertical position...an 'extra spring' could be added attached from the 'motor lever' to the reverse side of 'wood table' and it would be of great help for the best control of speed.

[@TSI_Channel]

You are brilliant Cechaflo! I have a Juki 563, this will help me a lot. Thank you! Cheers!

[@СергейЗырянов-я2х]

Cechaflo , - всё гениальное просто !!!! А люди мучаются , старт очень быстрый !!!

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for appreciating this video!

[@fabricio.ferrari]

very very clever, simple and clever. Thanks

[@Cechaflo]

Jessica Hothersall Another superb video from you, which shows a simple and easy way to control the machine, thank you so much for being a good and efficient teacher, not a step missed that I will need. The servo motor is not yet an option for me, so this is very useful. I have ordered a small pulley already so will likely do both to my Singer 331k5 ANSWER: Please, if possible let us know the outcome. RESPONDER

[@Cechaflo]

littlelucy27 Hace 1 año YOU sir, are my HERO! ! thank you so much! I purchased a Singer 211G166 and it's, so far, just been a decoration because it's so dang fast. Now I'll be able to actually use it :) I don't want to buy a Servo motor when I have a perfectly good motor. Does this hurt the machine in any way?

[@Cechaflo]

Sunset Originals Yep I already converted to a servo motor as well. $200.00 was well worth it! ANSWER: +Sunset Originals I think, it's been a great decision and purchase!...it's worthwhile.

[@cubworx7397]

'I think I need a new grinder honey', 'What for honey?'....''Oh just a sewing project'. :)

[@markdaniel6086]

My cork came loose i had to glue it back and clean it 30 years ago.. still works great Runs slow..

[@Cechaflo]

takes2home +Cechaflo hallo my friend if you wanna check all the Dürkopp-Adler sew machine available here in Germany with all the prices here is a link from a German shop: www.np-z.de/industrienaehmaschinen/duerkopp-adler/wohn-autopolsterfertigung.html If you wanna watch this here some Russian guys are mounting complete a big new ADLER 867 machine. (I think) with EFKA servo motor>>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYq5pYyvnd6mmNU ANSWER: akes2home Thanks for the video...definetely EFKA servo motors are of the best quality and ideal for industrial sewing machines to sew heavy duty.

[@caddi70]

I just got a Singer 111w155 and think I will do your modifications before buying a servo kit. I like things to have as many original parts as possible

[@Cechaflo]

DMS Outdoors I would like to know your opinion on getting more control of a servo motor. ANSWER: Naturally, a servo motor is much better because it was designed for the purpose of having a better control of motor speed.

[@Cechaflo]

JN Marin Hace 6 meses Hi, Would like to know if this method of slowing the speed would work in conjunction with installing a small pulley as in your other video? Thank you for this. ANSWER: Hi, Would like to know if this method of slowing the speed would work in conjunction with installing a small pulley as in your other video? Thank you for this.

[@Cechaflo]

osvaldo vargas amigo cechaflo es muy importante afirmar lo que se va a cortar con una visegrip o llave de precion y siempre que usamos el grinder es con las dos manos asi evitamos riesgos de accidentes si usted se me accidenta de quien aprendo esa profecion saludos muy buen video. ANSWER; +osvaldo vargas Tiene toda la razón, Osvaldo, lo correcto es, sujetar bien a una base firme la pieza que se va a cortar o taladrar. Tal vez porque son piezas pequeñas me confío.

[@davidcook1166]

Question: is this the same Paff machine that you had put the reduced sized pulley on?.....just wondering.....david.....and, why did you "play" with the tension wing nut on the arm which is spring loaded?....

[@Cechaflo]

That spring keeps the lever in position upwards. I had loosened it for the process and it now needed more tension to keep the pedal lever upwards. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3XMqpmcmr2fm8k

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

Excellent!

[@rafiq24032mh17]

I'm going to try this on my singer 251-12

[@Cechaflo]

brs_workshop If you don't have the tools to make a custom bracket as shown, many hardware stores have "L" angle with built-in holes that should be able to align with the existing holes. You still might have to cut it with a hacksaw or measure and have the store cut it. Like this: www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-1-2-in-x-14-Gauge-x-36-in-Zinc-Plated-Slotted-Angle-802407/204225759 ANSWER: +brs_workshop Thanks for the suggestion!...I have that material, but it is too wide and weak. Besides, the idea of these videos is arouse creativity/ingenuity in the interested student in order to use materials we have at hand or we can get in a junkyard.

[@davidcook1166]

May I ask the length of your angle iron extension?.....david

[@Cechaflo]

25 cm long for this Pfaff machine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3XMqpmcmr2fm8k

[@57WillysCJ]

Very good, especially for the beginner as you can loose control quickly. Seasoned hands like the control too. New servo motors are nice and I have considered them. I have doubts that they would last as long as these old style ones. Thanks.

[@Cechaflo]

These tips are for industrial clutch motors. It does not work 100% but it helps a lot.

[@57WillysCJ]

Cechaflo Right you are. Might have to do some more work. Many buy an industrial machine to do canvas and other heavier materials without using a regular home machine.

[@mickiebarker5691]

can we use just any rod or is there somewhere to buy a specific one? When I put a new pad on my machine, it became uncontrollable. I used to love sewing but now it's just frustrating.

[@Cechaflo]

Preferably, an angled rod as I show in the video to avoid bending of it. The best would be to make an effort and purchase a servo motor. That is the best solution once and for all.

[@Cechaflo]

takes2home Hace 1 año I Love watching you by the work. i learn every time something. ThAnK YoU Cechaflo. By the way Thanks for the link you have send me for the Pfaff here in Germany. I have got almost 2000 euro in coupon and they are unfortunately only valid for the shop near me. so its gonna be a new Pfaff 1245 with an EFKA 750w servo motor, i gonna get the machine next week i hope. ANSWER: +takes2home It's great to hear that! ...send us a picture to see the new 1245...if possible a small video showing us how it runs...I'd like to see the servo motor in 'slow motion' stich by stitch...very useful when we sew leather. Just a question...so, if I'd go to Germany, am I commited to by my machine from a supplier/distributor? ...can't I buy it directly from the factory at a wholesale price? www.google.com.mx/maps/place/PFAFF+Industriesysteme+und+Maschinen+GmbH/@49.4854814,7.6886857,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x074b78da63dcfc7a Does the same goes for Durkopp&Adler: www.google.com.mx/maps/place/D%C3%BCrkopp+F%C3%B6rdertechnik+GmbH/@52.0060396,8.6011889,17z/data=!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x47ba3e7f0f2734e5:0x61a2978feae3cbed!2sPotsdamer+Str.+190,+33719+Bielefeld,+Alemania!3b1!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x09bff6fbc628f8b4

[@LilDirt12]

Hi guys! This is ingenious. It might slow mine down to about 85mph huh? Hahaha. Darn high speed. I was wondering if I could add a variable speed pedal like used on a dremel to help slow it down. What do you think? Love you bunches. Thank you always for your incredible knowledge.

[@Cechaflo]

Two tips take part to slow down the speed of a clutch motor sewing machine. The first is the use of a very small pulley on the motor. The big pulley of sewing machine head should be bigger. The bigger the better. The second tip is the keep a better control of foot pedal by in elongating the lever as shown in the video. Video one:kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2HafKKXipqonc0 The best suggestion to reduce the speed would be to change the clutch motor for a servo motor. I have no idea about the speed pedal on a dremel. I think in advance it would be good.

[@LilDirt12]

@@Cechaflo thank you thank you!!! I appreciate your time and knowledge. You have helped me out alot.

[@Cechaflo]

@@LilDirt12 You are very welcome anytime!

[@Cechaflo]

john o'rourke will it damage the clutch ANSWER: +john o'rourke No, not at all! ...the elongated lever just helps to have a better control of pedal to do a slow sewing...not the best option but it helps.

[@londonstitchery7696]

Hello Cechaflo, I have watched both your videos on how to slow down the machine. I have had my mechanic change the pully to the small one, so I know that the tension on the belt is correct. I have now completed the second step (i.e. to control the speed.) Everything has been done as per video. No matter how I try I cannot get this machine to sew stitch by stitch like yours. It is considerably slower (thank goodness) but I cannot get it to stitch one by one like your video (i.e. like when you walk the machine using fly weel.) I have a Juki 1508N. What are we doing wrong? I appreciate any help, thank you for yourt time.

[@Cechaflo]

Hello Tracey, I understand these methods does not work out 100% but it helps a lot. As mentioned a servo motor is the best solution to sew stitch by stitch. My first video mentions the relation of pulleys. For instance, if the 'small pulley' in the motor turns round ten times, the 'big pulley' or 'hand wheel' should turn once. If we want to improve the slowness it would be advisable to make with the help of a lathe operator a new bigger 'hand pulley'. It seems to me the 1245 pfaff 'hand wheel' is bigger than LU juki 1508N.

[@jakefriesenjake]

Try using a motor controller or a fan controller to slow down the speed of the motor. Or gear it down more with a pulley swap

[@Cechaflo]

rskbreaker Thanks for sharing. What presser foot are you using? It looks like the center presser foot is cut in half. Something like that would be perfect for my machine. ANSWER: +rskbreaker It's an extra presser feet I bought and just cut off the little leg of small presser foot www.ebay.com/itm/PFAFF-INDUSTRIAL-WALKING-FOOT-SINGLE-LEFT-TOE-PRESSER-FOOT-SET-/161187319322?_ul=HN rskbreaker Thank you for taking the time to reply. I considered cutting my presser foot as well, I just wasn't sure if it would mess it up. Time to cho

[@Cechaflo]

takes2home Hace 1 año Another thing. I think in the USA you may have better prises because the tax here in Germany are very high. For an new ADLER dûrkopp machine in Germany you got always order it first and wait at lists 3 to 4 months and for a new PFAFF machine if you ordered first you can get it in minimum 2 days but this is only if you want it complete with motor and table. But for the Adler doesn't matter what ...you still have to wait 3-4 months..Crazy! Don t you think? I am really happy for my AB vario DC1250. 700w brushless EFKA MOTOR. They say is better than a 750w TEXI servo motor or a HO-NSING 750w servo motor...what do you think? Do you know those servo MOTORS? ANSWER: +takes2home TBH I've never seen a servo motor in my life...I'm updating myself, and as an upholsterer I should know... I'd better buy my new machines directly from mexican distributors (Mexico city, Leon city, etc.)...most of them are ready for sale...just the money to pick them up. RESPONDER

[@jimmucklin6860]

Where could I find the pulleys?Is the diameter the same for most motors? I finally found a Pfaff 463, not a walking foot but a start, thanks for making these videos.

[@Cechaflo]

If trying to reduce the speed by using a smaller pulley you have to consider the cilindrical opening in the center of the pulley should perfectly fit the 'keyed shaft' that goes into. Otherwise, you would have to resort to a lathe operator to reduce the pulley's diameter. I do not know where to get those pulleys, sorry. Hopefully, on ebay you could get a similar:.www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-X-Industrial-Sewing-Machine-Pulley-Motor-Clutch-Speed-Reducing-45mm-120mm-New-/172435717212 www.ebay.com/itm/Sewing-Machine-Round-Belt-Motor-Pulley-1-2-Bore-/162338300727 On Amazon too:www.amazon.com/Industrial-Sewing-Machine-Motor-Pulley/dp/B01CXNRJKU

[@jimmucklin6860]

@@Cechaflo thank you

[@yusufabdulloh]

This is genius

[@Cechaflo]

greywolf200t Very cool idea, I've changed the pulley already per a previous video. Now will try this. Thanks, Cechaflo, you're the man. ANSWER: +greywolf200t It really works for 'clutch motors' and helps a lot to get a nicer sewing on leather!

[@doyanpubg8936]

How long the bar use for that

[@Cechaflo]

30 cm aprox. Vertical/perpendicular to foot pedal side.

[@doyanpubg8936]

@@Cechaflo ok...

[@АлексейГореславец-к4т]

👏👏👏Браво Маэстро! 🙂

[@mirkotmusic7739]

Стварно је маестро. :)

[@londonstitchery7696]

Cechaflo, thank you for your videos. You are very talented! Now I have finished the flattery! Where or how do I get that srwing foot you are using? Is it an adapted straight stitch foot? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!

[@Cechaflo]

It is a 'binding feet' that comes with a single leg on the small foot:www.ebay.com/itm/for-Pfaff-Walking-Foot-Binding-Presser-Feet-Industrial-Sewing-Mach-145-335-1245-/282353862547 If it would be difficult to get it, just cut off one of the legs with a small grinder. You are welcome anytime!

[@marianodeanquin]

thanks, very useful

[@saragenta8309]

Brilliant!

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for watching this video! Welcome to the channel anytime!

[@demoking1422]

My 545 has a servo motor if not this certainly would have been a great fix

[@Toobs916]

@cechaflo, what pencils are these that you use on the upholstry? you also are using it on the metal

[@Cechaflo]

These are waxed pencils:www.ebay.com/itm/China-Marker-Chinagraph-grease-wax-Pencil-non-toxic-glass-metal-wood-leather-AVV-/181573398767

[@cbrupholstery]

Como se llaman los foot que usas o tu los fabricastes tambien que la aguja se ve

[@Cechaflo]

Así lo conseguí y es un 'pié de presion' de ribetear (binding feet). También se puede cortar (con mototool) una de los lados de la patita para poder observar mejor el movimiento de la aguja.

[@michaelthompson9127]

Block under pedal to stop it at the fastest speed you want done.

[@soyayoyo]

Eres un genio.

[@yriybobrik9128]

Если я так сделаю на сервоприводе. У меня будет такой результат?

[@Cechaflo]

If you have a servo motor it is not necessary these adaptations.

[@mirkotmusic7739]

Брате, свака част!

[@susanaedwards2343]

Can I pay you to make me one?

[@Cechaflo]

I'd be glad to help, but I am far away from where you are. I am located in Mexico. It is much better a servo motor. Not really expensive. www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Workhorse-Servo-Motor-110V

[@hoainam571]

Có vẻ được đấy. Thế mà tớ không nghĩ ra .

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for watching!

[@sirsaltire]

Hmmmmmmm .. I think you will find this will cause you to burn the clutch out faster as you will constantly slip the clutch.

[@Cechaflo]

Because of the additional lever the pedal is lightly higher but it works well. The clutch of motor is in its position as if it would not have those alterations. The 'additional long lever' only helps to get a little more control of pedal, no more than that. Fortunately, it's been more than five years and the machine is working perfectly.

[@umraosingh3709]

Cluth machine are no more used

[@7163152]

Даже на самой маленькой скорости очень быстро.

[@Cechaflo]

These adaptations help a lot, but definetely it is much better a servo motor.

[@yriybobrik9128]

@@Cechaflo Спасибо

[@mihakikalo1580]

Syper.