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Put a 50mm pulley on it and it has helped.
I think with some more practice it may be manageable and if not I will upgrade to a better quality servo.

I sent Bob an email.

Thanks for the replies

Ive tried all the settings and it makes no difference.
I watch videos where the needle is moving very slow like one stitch per second and smooth.
The pedal is so touchy I cannot get this thing to start slow.

Got the 206 set up with new work bench but cant post a pic for some reason.

Anyway the only issue I have is the servo motor isnt as smooth as evryone says it is.
I cannot sew stitch by stitch or anywhere near as slow as Id like to go with any consistency.

I have to really baby the pedal to get started and it always starts too fast. I can back it off and get it slower but nowhere near as slow as I need to sew a tight curve or small detail.
Ive got the 550 servo. It has a dial gauge but it clicks into position instead of being able to fine tune.

Any suggestions to get this motor more friendly?

Just placed order for 206rb with Bob.
Thanks for the info

Thanks Mojo, I have seen Toledo in my searches.

I'm driving down to Norfolk, VA this week to Sewing Machine Sales and Service to put eyes and hands on a few machines since I have seen none in person and feel that would be the best way to make a final decision.

From the conversation we had he appears to be same or a little cheaper than any ebay store once you add shipping.

I like to buy from local as much as possible. They are 1.5 hours away but that's the closest shop I can find to me.


Spent a few hundred extra buying local when replacing my boat engine instead of buying from a high volume shop and they treat me like gold.

Hoping this purchase has the same results

Thanks for the reply!
Juki is not out of the picture.
looks like the 1541 is the most popular for canvas work.
A little over my budget but I want this to be a machine I keep for a very long time so quality is important.

Thanks Mojo!

Going to a shop next week and put my hands on a few. Juki is also on my list I just cant pin down a model.

Just found this site while cruising google.
Anyway, I've been doing marine canvas and other smaller projects for about a year now on a Thompson mini  walker.

I am ready to upgrade.

Budget 1000 - 1500

I think I have it narrowed down to a Consew P1206rb 1 and a 206rb-5.

Any thoughts, recommendations or reviews yall could share?

Thanks for looking

Looking forward to reading and adding info here