Industrial Sewing Machine (Pfaff 1245)

[lontina]

Hey everyone, My name is Lon, and this is my first posting.
I have about 25 years of upholstery experience, but only about one year of sewing experience. I am enjoying the challenge, but I have a ? for someone with more experience.
Is there any way possible to slow down the motor of a Pfaff 1245? I have a heavy foot and I dont do really well going around small radius'.  I can manually turn the wheel, but that means I only have one hand on my material. Can anyone offer advice?

[Jim101]

I came across this video when I was looking for ways to modify my Pfaff 1245.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Il4vdh1Rd0

I've never actually incorporated any of these to my machine.  I'm still trying to find the time to set up the reverse pedal.  That would be pretty handy.

[bobbin]

I don't know what size pulley the motor on your Pfaff has right now, but switching to a smaller one will help slow the machine down.  Or, you could switch to a Servo motor which has a speed control feature on it. 

[Saddleman]

I use a servo and a speed reducer on mine.  Allows stepping through a radius one slow stitch at a time.  ;D

[Toledo Mach. Sales]

As mentioned a smaller motor pulley will help,but if you really want a machine to go real nice & slow you need to get a DC Servo motor & we have one w/a built-in reducer that works better & is alot easier to mount then getting a DC motor & reducer separately (and lower $$ too)
Bob

[funkster]

you might try adjusting your treadle linkage - that might help. the more you sew the easier it gets. also you might try using both feet (i have heard you get more control this way)... just some thoughts. lots of folks seem to like servo motors