Slowing Down a Leather Sewing Machine - Servo Motor

[@LightoYagasamiSan]

"A box of electronic wizardry!" I like your style dear sir!

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

I have a servo with needle positioner on my Consew 226R. It can go very slow, and even do one single stitch at a time just by tapping the pedal. I may still put a reducer on just to increase punching power, but can sew through 1/4" leather with no problem and 3/8" by hand starting with the handwheel. Just built a small forge too by the way. Keep up the great videos.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Brilliant stuff Harry, im a complete beginner to leatherwork so found this very informative. Thank you for taking the time to share this ~Peace~

[@geedubb2005]

wow, big size difference. I'm sure the new motor will be a pleasure for your stitching. I look forward to seeing some videos on your handbags.

[@harryrogers]

I will put up a website sometime soon! Bucklehurst Leather!

[@geedubb2005]

awesome! let us know! I am sure you'll do very well with your products

[@tommccafferty5591]

Great video. My daughter is looking to do the same replacement, and this video will be a big help.

[@karrlanderleathergoods635]

Great video. Just got my motor and attached it to my Consew 227. Worked great. Thanks for the tip, and instruction!

[@daveclarke8276]

Great video Harry, thanks for posting. You've convinced me to get a servo motor for my Singer 45K :)

[@harryrogers]

Thanks - the servos are good, but make sure you get a powerful one........I think mine copes well because of the addition of the pulley speed reduction that gives more torque to the 1hp servo.

[@iluminaughty]

Harry Rogers I`ve got the little brother of your motor (the JK 500A 1) 550 watts and a double transport sewing machine model JK 63183 and with no speed reducer i can sew 6 mm veg tan leather with no problem at all. These motors are a great addition to everyones sewing machine I recommend the conversion to all.

[@TheJimsock]

Great vid. More evidence that there is little limit to what you can learn on KZbin. Thanks.

[@harryrogers]

Yes - i learn so much from youtube as well!

[@missyaero]

Thank you very much for this. You have just made my life a lot easier

[@harryrogers]

Good ....thanks....and I have recently posted a film on slowing down a servo machine even more by using pulleys.

[@missyaero]

Yeah my servo motor is on the way from College Sewing. It arrives today. I couldn't use the 133k8 whilst it was attached to the clutch motor as it was way too loud and aggressive with the leather. There was barely any control so I switched to the lovely patcher but alas it is not good for quick bulk work so I found myself back with the 133k8. Both great machines but very different.

[@harryrogers]

Exciting - good luck with that.

[@devriescustomleather1109]

Never saw this one, good job!

[@DaveBardin]

Love it Harry. You know i want one now! Excellent video!

[@harryrogers]

Hi Dave ..machines are catching - I like your Red Eye...if I had the space I would have a few more....but its probably just as well I do not!

[@stevemalone2010]

Very informative, thank you for another great video

[@harryrogers]

Thanks very much Steve.

[@hourglas39]

What a beautiful machine. I just found one but it's labeled Sheraton De luxe Family Sewing Machine, comes in carrying case but it needs a belt, reminds me of the singer 99 machine.

[@donnyhughes9617]

Thanks I found this very help full . What I liked is see the speed reducer being used with a servo motor . I can't help but think it will lesson the burden on the motor . The only thing it would have been nice to see it running with the rpm's set high to see if you still had control on the slow end with the speed being there if you wanted it with out having to reprogram it ?

[@harryrogers]

Hi..you can get an idea of that in my film on making notebook covers, or sewing up a leather bag. Best regards Harry

[@pequodexpress]

I need to decide on either a 1342 leather stitching machine with a direct-drive servo motor or a belt-driven 1342 with an under-the-table servo motor and speed reducer. I need to choose the setup that will give the better low-speed torque performance for stitching through a half-inch of leather.

[@harryrogers]

I would have thought the belt driven pulley set up, but ask the dealer?

[@pequodexpress]

@@harryrogers I think you're right about the belt drive and speed reducer. But the idea of a direct-drive motor is so nice and uncluttered. I'm communicating with a Chinese company directly.

[@GarnettM]

The carriage bolt on the floor plate sure works good only goes so far to your speed wanted , Oh mines working great - I made a sweet little Purse for the wife with here name on it .

[@MrSkeeter18]

Hi I see you are still using my chair. Thought you said it was in the mail. Lol. Harry nice vid. Thanks. Bob

[@harryrogers]

I will do you a flat pack version! All the best Harry

[@gerisyandrayusman241]

Thanks Harry!!

[@clivekibbler4578]

terrific learnt lots thanks for making and showing

[@karenbarger6642]

I can't help but notice that your work does not show marks from the feet of the machine. All of my leather shows them. I heard that I could use pieces of shrink wrap over the feet, but it is the feet underneath that are making the marks, not the smooth toes. I have a Singer 111w63 and a Singer 143w1, as well as a Chinese Shoe Patcher. How do you combat this problem??

[@antongrad]

Hello Harry, I'll try to explain in my best English , hope I can get myself understood ( I speak Spanish). You had in previous videos a very old singer machine. Does this new K9 singer machine works on multiple directions like the old one? I mean does the stitching runs also side ways if you move foot and bovine? Thank you very much. And do you have any idea how much would I be looking to pay for an used one? ... Muchas gracias and I truly appreciate and enjoy all your videos.

[@harryrogers]

Buenas Dias Antongrad El Singer Patcher modelo 29k es la única máquina de coser que conozco que tiene un pie que gira 360 grados.

[@antongrad]

Harry Rogers Awesome! Mil gracias!

[@azzamody]

How many sewing machines do you have ?

[@royb2251]

Great vid 👍🏻. Can you recommend an appropriate foot adaptor,for leather work, on an ordinary old juki industrial sewing machine ,from the 1970’s, I assume I can convert it too?

[@harryrogers]

Hi if it's a high shank you can get lots of different feet, or you could grind parts of an existing foot or even make a leather wrap for it. College Sewing Machines UK and Ebay are good for different feet.

[@royb2251]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@stanleygrant2871]

very informative I have a consew and I am Goin to get a servo motor

[@harryrogers]

Hello Stanley...yes all in I am very happy with the servo motors....so hopefully you will be.

[@azzamody]

How can we find larger pulley wheel , I searched Ebay , the maximum I could find is 120mm , any advise ?

[@harryrogers]

Hi I have the 120mm on my Juki that's good.

[@alexross1958]

Can you help me to choose the servo best suited to run my Singer 111w155 ? I too make many handbags and purses with veg tan leather.

[@harryrogers]

If in UK ask College Sewing Machines...probably a Jack 0.5hp but I am guessing.

[@alexross1958]

Im in Detroit MI :)

[@sheep1ewe]

Should be the same, but make sure it's marked to operate with 110V if You are in the US, UK has 240V.

[@richyearle007]

Hi Harry.Firstly,thanks for your videos,they have been a great help to a newbie with sewing leather.I am curious how your servo motor has held up 5 1/2 yrs down the track and if you have encountered any problems?..Thanks in advance.

[@harryrogers]

Hi Richy...servos all still good and trouble free.

[@richyearle007]

@@harryrogers Thank you.I appreciate your prompt reply.I will have to go down the same track, before i sew my fingers together...Cheers.

[@TRADERnel]

wow, thanks i was looking at that same motor for my juki 1541 but could not find anything on it till i saw your video looks like you had a few months on it.. how it it? thanks,

[@harryrogers]

Its had a fair bit of use now and I would highly recommend the servo motor.......I have two now, including one on the same machine as yours!

[@awltrades]

Thanks for that. I've just got into the sewing game and the speed on my Mitsubushi terrified me. Similar to using a router for the first time. You answered many of my question but I still have one to ask - what ration are your pulleys? could you post up the sizes? Many thanks for you time and efforts

[@harryrogers]

Tee Dubya I have one to three reduction on the pulleys, but with the servo motor it does not matter too much as I can take the speed down with that....but the gearing reduction of the pulleys does give more power.

[@chapmaker46]

nice i sew leather chaps jackets and vests.and have a lot of edge sewing to do.most of it i have to do by hand turning..have the clutch type...to fast.this looks real nice....

[@harryrogers]

yes it certainly slows things down, and you can speed it up if you want to with the press of a button - it works very well for me.

[@gerisyandrayusman241]

can if one day I want to sew (with manual speed) without setting the fixed speed of this motor servo? Because sometime I need the servo & sometime not. I sew fabric & leather.

[@harryrogers]

You can decouple the belt to a treadle

[@pijnto]

I have 45k and have a servo motor to fit can I ask where do you locate the reduction pulley set I am in Australia and I'm not having much sucess in find one

[@harryrogers]

+pijnto Hi I used a Myford lathe pulley and a couple of sewing machine m section pulleys from a sewing machine supplier....to get a 1:3 reduction.

[@harryrogers]

+pijnto I see this ships worldwide www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MACHINE-SPEED-REDUCER-WITH-3-6-9-PULLEY-PART-SR-2-/120926486246

[@harryrogers]

+pijnto Might be of interest ...from China www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-X-Industrial-Sewing-Machine-Pulley-Motor-Clutch-Speed-Reducing-45mm-120mm-New-/171860142673?var=&hash=item2803a9aa51

[@jonchampion4983]

Hi there. Where did you get you pulley system?

[@harryrogers]

Hi Made up from bits from College Sewing and Ebay!

[@rspandit4786]

Maybe I missed it in the video but why bother with the reduction pulleys when you can just drive the motor slower? I have a VFD on my lathe and can just dial the speed up and down with a potentiometer.

[@harryrogers]

Hi you can take it below the lowest speed of a digital servo and increase punching power. Rgds Harry

[@rspandit4786]

Harry Rogers Thank you, makes sense.

[@sinpac6161]

Hi Harry. Where did you have that stamp made? Thank you.

[@harryrogers]

Hi - I had it made in Hong Kong if you take a look at Etsy.....a chap called Calvin has a store for CNC stamps.

[@sinpac6161]

Thank Harry. Keep the vids coming.

[@patstyle77]

Great video!where can one buy that motor?thank you

[@harryrogers]

College Sewing UK

[@patstyle77]

Thank you Harry..I just bought an old adler 69 373 and i'm looking forward to making it more usable..

[@margiecastonguay517]

How much was this servo motor.... Sand what kind is it please

[@harryrogers]

Hello it was a Jack Servo motor 3/4hp from College Sewing Machines UK, they are on the web.

[@margiecastonguay517]

Harry can't get through you the link you provided for the servo motor. Thank you

[@harryrogers]

@@margiecastonguay517 Hi Margie, the video was six years ago. Please just Google College Sewing Machines UK to see what they have...or give them a call...or say Tysew in London, also on the web.

[@johnmaguire2613]

Harry, would I be able to fit a servo motor like that one to a Singer 111w 103, it runs away with me its so fast.

[@harryrogers]

John - I really do not see any reason why not. In the UK college sewing are worth a call.

[@stanleygrant2871]

I will order one online

[@cohandcam]

Do you have a link for the servo motor?

[@harryrogers]

cohandcam www.college-sewing.co.uk/JK-561A-1-220V-750W-1-HP-SERVO-MOTOR-WITH-NEEDLE-POSITION

[@margiecastonguay517]

This link does not work for the servo motor

[@lennyf1957]

how much does a motor like that cost Harry?

[@harryrogers]

About £140 - £150 Lenny...and probably similar in $

[@lennyf1957]

Harry Rogers $230 Is a lot to slow down your machine. Thanks for sharing, great video.

[@ciobanugeorge187]

Nice job! Tomorrow i`m buying this motor, same Jk563A, with a very good price. I have a question: how much did you pay for that stamp? Any adress, link, or anything else about this Hong Kong company where you make your stamp?

[@harryrogers]

Hi Take a look at LWLeatherworks on ETSY - you should find it there.

[@ciobanugeorge187]

Thank you!