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Title: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: sofadoc on August 02, 2010, 02:54:53 pm
I have been VERY happy with mine. But last week I was delivering a job in Dallas, when I took a wrong turn, and stumbled up on an industrial sewing machine service center. My sewing needs are all set right now, but I just had to mosey in and take a gander at what they had. As I looked at their walking foot machines, the following conversation took place:
Salesman: All of our machines come with a new stand, and an UPGRADED motor.
Me: You mean a servo-motor?
Salesman: NO!! I mean a 1/2 hp clutch motor upgraded to a 3/4 hp. We don't mess with servo-motors, they're too unreliable.
Me: Really? I've been very happy with my servo-motor.
Salesman: How long have you had it?
Me; Almost a year.
Salesman (throwing his head back laughing): Well, you just wait, you'll be lucky if it lasts more than a year.
He went on to say that a "true" servo-motor is about $900. He added that these $150-$175 servo-motors are what he calls "rheostat" motors, and aren't any good.
I've read a lot of threads on this forum about servo-motors, and can't remember ANYONE saying anything negative.
So, how'bout it America? Anybody had one crap out on you? Or did I just happen to run up on a salesman that had some clutch motors to unload?
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: gene on August 02, 2010, 05:23:04 pm
I remember a thread where Gregg from Keystone said the early servo motors were not big enough, or efficient enough, or something for industrial machines, and that they are have gotten better.

I made a note in my sewing machine notes to make sure I address this issue when I get a new sewing machine.

Other than that, my clutch is running well enough to not require me to replace it with a servo. But, from what I have read, I will do so if needed.

Gene
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Gregg @ Keystone Sewing on August 02, 2010, 08:35:05 pm
I can say that now today that there is no reason at all for anybody to go with a standard clutch motor over a sub $200.00 motor.  Just as long as you choose the one of the better ones. 

I could go on and write paragraphs about this, but I would find myself coming back to what I just said. 

I'll say this; on same model machines, nobody walks out with a clutch motor any more, even sewers with lots of experience.

And...what makes people think that a new and no so improved clutch motor is any more reliable than a sub $200 one? 

Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: lamx on August 03, 2010, 04:46:55 am
    My servomotor is one of the early ones, I have had it about 5-6 years.  It is only 1/4 hp but it powers my 111W155 and my Pfaff 138 just fine.  It is not my only motor, I have 4 power stands and only one servomotor, so it is only used part time but I have had no trouble with it yet.
    I like the fact that the servomotor does not run constantly and that I don't have to think when I operate the foot pedal, just press 'n' go.  Newer models might have overcome this, but my motor has five definite steps rather than a smooth transition from zero to sixty.  Usually that's okay, but occasionally I would like to sew at a speed between those steps and can't.
    My other three power stands all have clutch motors and I have no problem sewing with a clutch motor or switching between servomotor and clutch motor.  I contend that if your sewing head and clutch motor are both in tip-top shape, you can have just as much control with a clutch motor.  It's much like slipping the clutch in a car with a manual transmission.  Those of you young enough to have never driven anything but an automatic might not be familiar with that concept but I grew up in the days before automatic transmissions became commonplace and slipped my share of clutches.
    When/if my clutch motors crap out, it won't be a cut and dry decision to replace with a servomotor, I might or I might replace with another clutch motor. Price will undoubtedly be the deciding factor.

Ed
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Mojo on August 03, 2010, 05:18:57 am
I LOVE my servo motor.

They will have to pry my dead fingers from my servo motor if they want to take it from me. :)

I personally think the salesman is full of S#!*.

Chris
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Gregg @ Keystone Sewing on August 03, 2010, 05:59:37 am
Quote from: Mojo on August 03, 2010, 05:18:57 am
I LOVE my servo motor.

They will have to pry my dead fingers from my servo motor if they want to take it from me. :)

I personally think the salesman is full of S#!*.

Chris


More or less.  I personally put any motor people want onto their machines, be it the Sew Green, Consew CSM550, or a Reliable 4000 Sewquiet, or a clutch motor.  Either the 'salesman' is behind the times, or for logistical reasons does not want to be bothered with switching motors.  In many cases, they are being drop shopped machines, and don't have much choice in the matter.
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: baileyuph on August 03, 2010, 06:14:44 am
Someone new, is an easy sell for a servo, but anyone who is thoroughly experienced will be quick to say it isn't a necessity.

I can get a stitch at a time, work my machines everyday, and never sit an moan over not having the servo.  It simply isn't needed for someone with experience.  

So, if you need it, buy it.  I don't even want one for free!

Doyle
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Gregg @ Keystone Sewing on August 03, 2010, 07:09:45 am
Quote from: DB on August 03, 2010, 06:14:44 am
Someone new, is an easy sell for a servo, but anyone who is thoroughly experienced will be quick to say it isn't a necessity.

I can get a stitch at a time, work my machines everyday, and never sit an moan over not having the servo.  It simply isn't needed for someone with experience.  

So, if you need it, buy it.  I don't even want one for free!

Doyle


Have you ever sewn with a quailty servo motor?  Just wondering?   :-X

Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Saddleman on August 03, 2010, 08:44:24 am
Quote from: DB on August 03, 2010, 06:14:44 am
 It simply isn't needed for someone with experience.  


Sure and we don't need cell phones, laptop computers, the internet....the list goes on and on, but if they are here to use why not use them????
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: bobbin on August 03, 2010, 11:42:50 am
There was an earlier thread about slowing down clutch motor machines and I suggested changeing out the pulley size, adjusting the treadle, the "putting in the miles" that allow you to gain experience.  With time and practice you can move your clutch motor machine one stitch at a time with the treadle. 

That said, I have two Jukis, both with Servo motors and I love them.  For me, it's not so much about speed control; rather, it's about how quiet they are... no steady hum in the background, no "barking" clutches, just the sound of the machine doing what it's supposed to do.  And I love that they're so energy efficient; that really appeals to me.   I have 4 other industrial machines, 2 of which are really too old to be of much more than sentimental or curiosity value, though one is the best machine I've used for really lightweight fabrics.  The other two (a 5 thread overlock and a blindstitch) I will definitely convert to Servos as funds become available. 

I believe they are the wave of the future, esp. in light of energy efficiency.  I like Saddleman's analogy.  I work for someone who shows little professional curiosity and the shop reflects it... .  Not every innovation is a good fit for every person or every business, but to dismiss new things out of hand for lack of knowledge doesn't make much sense to me, either. 
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: fragged8 on August 03, 2010, 02:39:40 pm
hiya

Russ at northcoast training center has about 10 machines in his place with Dc motors and most of them are for trainees
to bang away on so they get a lot of use, he still swears by them so they can't be bad.

added to this the silence is fantastic, like my Efka drive they only make a noise when they are sewing
and are not consuming electrickery when resting, unlike a clutch motor that is chomping through your electric
bill all the time they are switched on.

I would be very surprised if a DC motor didn't save you $200 a year in electricity alone ?? care to answer that Gregg ?

Rich
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: sofadoc on August 03, 2010, 04:13:24 pm
My main reasons for liking the servo- motor over the clutch motor are the quietness,energy efficiency, and lack of noise/vibration. I could sew slowly on my clutch motor when I wanted to, so it has NOTHING to do with lack of experience. But what I like is being able to govern the maximum speed on tedious jobs.
My guess is that the salesman I talked to was either speaking from a bad experience with the early models, or as Gregg said, just trying to sell what took the least amount of effort.
I know that clutch motors typically last more than 20 years. So, if my servo crapped out in 5 years, most people would consider it a bad investment. Not me, even if it only lasted 5 years, I would STILL buy another servo.
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: penguin on August 04, 2010, 05:31:42 am
I have had one servo for 3 years & bought another last year for one of my other machines-my ears buzz all by themselves so I love the quiet motor!  I too would buy another if one failed in 5 years-I tried to sell my clutch motor but no one wanted it-so I guess I'll hang on to it for a spare.
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: sofadoc on August 04, 2010, 05:54:24 am
Quote from: penguin on August 04, 2010, 05:31:42 am
I tried to sell my clutch motor but no one wanted it-so I guess I'll hang on to it for a spare.
Same here. I tried to get $50 for my clutch motor on Craigslist. No takers. Think I'll rig it to my chair, and make some sort of back scratcher out of it. :D
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: regalman190 on August 05, 2010, 05:32:12 am
The servo motor on my Highlead is great. Thanks Greg!

Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Mojo on August 05, 2010, 05:43:49 am
That is one benefit of servos that I never mentioned..........noise.

It seems the older I get the more I hate annoying loud noises. I have found myself wearing hearing protection while on the tractor or in my woodshop running saws. The noise just drives me batsh** crazy. :)

I could never handle listening to a clutch motor run all day.

Chris
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Gregg @ Keystone Sewing on August 05, 2010, 06:15:05 am
Quote from: fragged8 on August 03, 2010, 02:39:40 pm
hiya

Russ at northcoast training center has about 10 machines in his place with Dc motors and most of them are for trainees
to bang away on so they get a lot of use, he still swears by them so they can't be bad.

added to this the silence is fantastic, like my Efka drive they only make a noise when they are sewing
and are not consuming electricity when resting, unlike a clutch motor that is chomping through your electric
bill all the time they are switched on.

I would be very surprised if a DC motor didn't save you $200 a year in electricity alone ?? care to answer that Gregg ?

Rich


Sure.  Servo motor claim to be about 65 percent more energy efficient compared to a clutch motor.  This has always been one of the selling points.  Keep in mind that this alone for some people is enough to purchase one.  Either they are 'Going Green' or live in an area or region where electricity is at a premium.
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: sofadoc on August 05, 2010, 02:59:21 pm
My electric company charges  a "demand fee" when my usage tops a certain point. This demand fee is an additonal $75 per month for one year. I now come in below that point, and the ONLY difference in my electric consumption is the servo motor.
My latest electric bill was $90 less than this time last year (after the demand fee was dropped).
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: bobbin on August 05, 2010, 04:48:45 pm
That's a lot of money.  It's a foregone conclusion that energy prices are only going to increase and we have to get serious about pollution associated with its creation pretty soon.  So any way we can minimize its consumption is a good thing.  And gaining better control of basic expenses plays a part in how profitable a business is. 

Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Gregg @ Keystone Sewing on August 05, 2010, 08:50:35 pm
Quote from: bobbin on August 05, 2010, 04:48:45 pm
That's a lot of money.  It's a foregone conclusion that energy prices are only going to increase and we have to get serious about pollution associated with its creation pretty soon.  So any way we can minimize its consumption is a good thing.  And gaining better control of basic expenses plays a part in how profitable a business is. 




Right.  I remember a 'going green' thread around here.  I remember saying that I was telling a customer about our servo motors, and after I told him about it being very energy efficient (Green) he was like "SOLD", and I wasn't even done talking about the motor!
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: lilsuz on September 26, 2010, 01:09:32 pm
Hi Ya'll

Been a while since I posted, I have some bad news... My "Reliable Sewquiet 3000" motor has pooped out on me. I've had a certified Electrician and also my hubby (with a Fluke Test Meter) check it out and it is definately dead. It's not a fuse, we've all determined that.

Not sure what it is exactly what's wrong with it, but I bought it new with my machine and have had it about 2 years. I'm not sure if mine was one of the ones considered an early version, but what seems to be selling now is the Reliable Sequiet 4000 motor.

I really loved it when I did use it, but really didn't get enough use out of it to say I even broke it in yet. Anyhow, thought I'd share. Unfortunately, it's no longer under warranty. Guess I got the lemon!

I did like the motor so much though, that I'd buy another, probably the 4000 version this time though.
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: rustyeod on September 26, 2010, 04:29:16 pm
I have two machines and they both have servo motors and love them.
I was at an Amish tack shop and all of their machines including a new Juki were driven by air motors.  It was pretty cool seeing their setup.
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: scarab29 on September 27, 2010, 09:22:35 am
I'm sure those "air "motors are really quiet.  8)
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Bob T on September 27, 2010, 12:22:34 pm
I've been using two servo motors for 3 or 4 years and both have been great.  I liked them so much I set up my sister-in-law with one as a retirement gift.  She didn't use it for a year, then when she went to use it, it died on her almost immediately.   Luckily she was used to the clutch motor and had kept her old one, so she removed the servo and put the clutch motor back in.

I trust the servo's have been out long enough now to tell which ones are reliable and which one's aren't.
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: sofadoc on September 27, 2010, 03:11:28 pm
Well, there's 2 duds that we know of. Hopefully, the newer models have all the bugs worked out. Come to think of it, I don't ever remember a clutch motor going out. It would be nice if someone could do an autopsy on one of the dead ones. I'm curious about what fails on them.
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Gregg @ Keystone Sewing on September 27, 2010, 03:46:41 pm
Modern clutch motors are no more relaible than new servos. 

That said, the old clutch motors that were made domestically, or in Japan were always money, and built to great standards. 
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: ThrowMeAPillow on September 28, 2010, 04:53:08 am
Hmmm... I've been out of the loop too long.
Servo Motors sound good; quiet, inexpensive to operate, "green", and they apparently make the little needle go up and down...

I need to look into getting about 4 of them...
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Gregg @ Keystone Sewing on September 28, 2010, 04:45:24 pm
Quote from: ThrowMeAPillow on September 28, 2010, 04:53:08 am
Hmmm... I've been out of the loop too long.
Servo Motors sound good; quiet, inexpensive to operate, "green", and they apparently make the little needle go up and down...

I need to look into getting about 4 of them...


If only there were a person here to sell them to you... ::)
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: lilsuz on September 28, 2010, 10:01:08 pm
She didn't use it for a year, then when she went to use it, it died on her almost immediately. 
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Bob,

That's interesting, because I had probably not used my Servo motor for about a year either! I was using the machine, but had a portable motor and a monster wheel on it because I'd been traveling with it to do some airplane patterning jobs and such.

I just wonder if having the Servo motor sit unused for a time would have been the culprit. Well, like everyone else here, I'm hoping they've worked out the bugs so when I get another, it won't die too soon.

On a happier note, I found a cool old Singer machine and picked it up today, it is a Singer 307G2, does zig zag. Has the original Singer table, Singer Motor, in very decent condition. I think it looks like it was probably manufactured in the 60's, judging from the pink and black Singer badge it has on it. Anyhow, I'm very happy with it and the motor still runs. Yippee!!
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Bob T on September 29, 2010, 07:09:48 am
My sister-in-laws son is quite savy when it comes to electronic controls of step motors and he was convinced some small part on the controller went out.  I should add that I bought all the servo motors from Neels Saddlery.  When I bought mine, there weren't a lot of choices so I made a choice and ran with it.  Recently I've been checking out Greggs offerings at Keystone and should one of my servo's go out or even show signs of weakness, I'd get a replacement from Gregg.   I believe him when he says he's checked out quite a few servo motors and he's offering the best he could find.  At least in appearance, they appear to be a generation newer than the ones I've purchased.  One thing is for sure, I wouldn't even consider going back to a clutch motor.
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: sawdustar on September 29, 2010, 03:32:57 pm
Servo motors are not new items. Take a look at the machine shop industry and even the home woodworking industry. My woodworking lathe has a 2 HP "servo motor" on it....it's called a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) and the torque is the same at 1 RPM as it is at 3400 RPM. The only real problem with VFD's is that they are sensitive to electrical spikes like lightening and severe spikes where the power peaks out all of a sudden at 150% power at the outlet. So I leave my lathe unplugged until I'm ready to use it.
I'm sure that a servo motor is much like a VFD....DC motor controlled by A/C power converted to DC voltage and fed to a motor that has the same torque at any speed.

Many items now use servo type motors.....lathes, table saws, drill presses, and etc....the list goes on and on....so I simply can't buy this idea that a "servo" motor is a New Deal that needs time to mature that "technology". It's the quality of components put into the control unit of that motor that makes or breaks the motor. Most all of them fail at the control board.

One thing I do know.....a VFD is "expensive" to get repaired. It just bugs the fire out of me when I spend $400 to fix a motor when I could have fixed it for about 3 hours time and less than $30 in parts.

Live and learn as I usually say.
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Bob T on September 29, 2010, 04:40:57 pm
It just shows how far removed I must be from modern times.  My Delta Drill press and 10" Delta Contractors Table saw sure aren't servo compatible as far as I know.  I guess they must be analog in a digital world!

Thinking about it overnight, I do remember seeing some specialty machines with servo motors back in the early 90's.  I went to an auction where they were selling off the equipment for a "marching band" uniform factory, and they had quite a few machines with Efka and Mitsubishi servo's.  Most seemed to have all kinds of needle and foot positioners.  Makes me wonder why it took so long for servo's to make it onto your everyday garden variety upholstry and canvas shop sewing machines.  Maybe it was the price of those Efka servo's?
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: lilsuz on October 05, 2010, 02:12:36 am
Quote from: Gregg @ Keystone Sewing on September 27, 2010, 03:46:41 pm
Modern clutch motors are no more relaible than new servos. 

That said, the old clutch motors that were made domestically, or in Japan were always money, and built to great standards. 


Greg,

I have an old clutch motor on that Chandler (Bernina) machine, model 217n. and I think it's a Consew motor. Anyhow, the thing takes forever to wind down after turning it off, which my friend Bob (Electrician) says makes it an excellent motor. He was really surprised at how long the thing kept winding after it was turned off. Problem is though, it runs much too fast for my liking. But Bob says it's a fantastic running thing! It must be about 35 years old or more, and I know it has been used quite a bit. Maybe I'll try to slow it down with some of the tips people have posted here. Oh, if I had all day to play!

By the way, I think I'll call you when I have the funds to replace that clutch motor!

Thanks for your input Greg!
-Sue
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Gregg @ Keystone Sewing on October 05, 2010, 04:11:59 am
Sure.

The old Consew motors were very good as well. 
Title: Good News! My Servo motor is working again!
Post by: lilsuz on October 18, 2010, 01:30:38 pm
Yay! My favorite motor (Reliable Servo) is working again!

I got sort of lucky and a friend who is an Electrician fixed it for me! He is a pilot and fixes all kinds of electrical stuff on old war planes and jets, and he traded me an embroidered Pilot Jacket (custom for him) with a jet design on the back and his name on the front. I had the military jackets in stock, so it really cost me nothing more than what I had already, and I happened to have his size!

He totally went through it and got it working, I'm so lucky!!!!

So, I thought I would post this just to let you know my motor is good after all. The problem was that some wires were crossed. When the machine was initially set up, the wires were done at that time. I'm just surprised that it worked at all. I don't understand electricity, so I won't even try to explain that one.

Anyhow, if I ever need a motor again, I'd be getting one from Greg at Keystone for sure. I will probably get one of those Highlead machines from him one day, they look like nice machines. Okay, back to making some money honey! ;)
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Can-Vas on October 19, 2010, 09:22:35 am
Good news Suz - now get sewin'!    ;D
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Geech on October 20, 2010, 08:57:51 am
I started into the industry using a Seiko purchased right out of the classroom at Northcoast in May of 2008 after being told it was approximately a year old.  The servo motor has easily logged 360 days of steady use without a problem.  I'd have to look to see what brand it is, but I was impressed with it until I received the motors on my new setups from Keystone.  If anyone is interested in the different brand names I like / dislike I'd be happy to crawl under and take a look.

I learned not all servo motors are the same and I might find myself liking the old Seiko a little more if it had the motor my Juki has on it because its so much easier to control.  I imagine the difference is in the controls tied to the motor of course, but have no idea if a little tinkering can save me from replacing everything.

The energy consumption of the servo motor is especially important to me in my mobile setup because I power the entire 20' trailer off of a power inverter that runs off an auxiliary battery in my tow rig (no AC unit in the trailer though).  The draw from the motor has almost no impact on my battery despite stitching away from sun up to sun down with it and leaving it on all day long.  While I have no proof of what the clutch motor would run, if Sofadoc's story about his power bill is accurate I imagine I would not be in the same boat and possibly have to run the generator at some point in the day.

Now if I just get rid of the  HID Metal Halide light fixtures in my garage that literally cost $10-15 a month each to keep lit, I might consider myself greenish!
Title: Re: Good News! My Servo motor is working again!
Post by: hdflame on October 23, 2010, 05:55:11 am
Quote from: lilsuz on October 18, 2010, 01:30:38 pm
Yay! My favorite motor (Reliable Servo) is working again!

I got sort of lucky and a friend who is an Electrician fixed it for me! He is a pilot and fixes all kinds of electrical stuff on old war planes and jets, and he traded me an embroidered Pilot Jacket (custom for him) with a jet design on the back and his name on the front. I had the military jackets in stock, so it really cost me nothing more than what I had already, and I happened to have his size!

He totally went through it and got it working, I'm so lucky!!!!

So, I thought I would post this just to let you know my motor is good after all. The problem was that some wires were crossed. When the machine was initially set up, the wires were done at that time. I'm just surprised that it worked at all. I don't understand electricity, so I won't even try to explain that one.

Anyhow, if I ever need a motor again, I'd be getting one from Greg at Keystone for sure. I will probably get one of those Highlead machines from him one day, they look like nice machines. Okay, back to making some money honey! ;)


The more I use my Highlead I got from Gregg, the more I like it!

What really impresses me is I almost never have to adjust the upper thread tension.  Going from 92 -138, heavy material multi-layers to lighter stuff...it just keeps sewing good stitches!

Very good control, one stitch at a time and plenty of power.  The more I use it, the better I get too! ;D  Not ot mention the other benefits of having a servo...quiet, energy efficient!

Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: lilsuz on October 30, 2010, 08:46:43 pm
Thanks Can_Vas!

Quote from: Can_Vas on October 19, 2010, 09:22:35 am
Good news Suz - now get sewin'!    ;D
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: lilsuz on October 30, 2010, 09:11:59 pm
Geech,

I'm glad you have had such a great experience with your equipment. Unfortunately for me, the $200.00 I saved trying to find the best price cost me much more than that with the problems I had to get fixed, the motor pooping out on me was just one of the problems. I bought my machine brand new, on-line. The Company was dishonest and billed my credit card 2x, then would not answer my calls. I had to go after them through my credit card Company, then I got the additional charge credited back.

When the machine arrived, the metal legs were bent, probably from shipping, and the motor they said they shipped in separate box never arrived. I had to go after them again through my credit card Company to make good on delivering the motor. I had strongly considered just having them take the whole thing back, but decided to stick with what I had purchased. I got my machine up and running and then discovered I had a cracked oil pan, which was dripping oil. The crack could not be detected easily, but it was cracked! By then, the Company had gone out of business. So, I went to the manufacturer. Harold Feit (bless his heart) himself, the person who owns Econosew, dealt with me personally and replaced my oil pan. I was so Thankful to him for doing that.

Then, after the machine sat for a while in storage is when the motor quit on me.

So, I'm pleased as punch to get my machine running now. You would think the whole experience would have made me hate the thing by now, but it was like a Charlie Brown Christmas tree, and for some reason I like that kind of stuff! Too bad it wasn't so cheap in the end though. I think a Charlie Brown Christmas tree is supposed to be cheap or free to begin with, right? :)
Title: Re: Good News! My Servo motor is working again!
Post by: lilsuz on October 30, 2010, 09:15:55 pm
Bobby,

You were smart to get a machine from Greg, I'm glad to hear you like it so much! That's great that you can go from one weight thread to another without any problems. What size is the bobbin in that machine anyhow? Jumbo?
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: Gregg @ Keystone Sewing on October 31, 2010, 04:22:25 am
His Highlead usess same large bobbin as Juki 1541 and Consew 206RB.
Title: Re: How's everyone liking their servo-motor?
Post by: lilsuz on October 13, 2013, 10:09:07 am
Update on the SewQuiet 3000 Servo Motor...
Shortly after I posted that my motor was fixed, it pooped out on me again.

Oh well!