I just watched this video in march of 2024. I watched the two vids that she references last week and I readjusted my walking feet on my Consew 266r-1 and it works fine now. They are great videos. As for the clutch motor, I limit the speed by adding a small chain, like a dog chain, between the table top and the top of the pedal. I have that chain attached to a long threaded bolt and the bolt attaches through the table top through a hole that I drilled. I use this to limit how far I can push down on the pedal and then I can thus control the max speed. It is so much better. The chain has a little give in it so if I push the pedal extra hard I can get it to sew a little faster but it doesn't run away and scare me. This is the cheapest fix you can do

Excellent video, nice easy explanations, decent camera work too. Funny, i have a 206 RB-1 that i bought about 30 years ago. I thought I was going to do upholstery. I did do some, but the speed of the machine meant that I was doing a lot of hand cranking. I tried changing the pulley, which helped a little, but not nearly enough. Fast forward to last year. I was trying to sew up a boot, I think... The machine bound up, and the needle timing shifted. Now I consider myself pretty mechanically inclined, but this thing had me in a puddle of tears. I've never been so thoroughly defeated by a machine before! So just the other day i stumbled on the setup videos you referenced and linked. (These 2 long videos are essential for anyone who owns an industrial sewing machine. There are just a lot of moving parts that need to be in harmony) I was inspired to have another go at it. After 2 days of tinkering with the guidance of the video, my machine absolutely purrs! I still don't believe it! Next thing will be the servo motor. 👍 Thanks so much for your excellent videos!

@simplyclassic

5 ай бұрын

Wow! That is great news! The servo motor will make it even better if you can believe that. Get it as soon as you can, it was a game changer for me!

Thank you for your video, very helpful. I appreciate it.

I own one of this exact machine and I must say, despite you not knowing some of the technical names of some of the parts (me too) you did an excellent job explaining. Anyone with a little bit of sewing experience supposed to understand everything you said and explained. Thank you so much for confirming that I was correct in threading mines. Oh by the way, I'm from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.

Thank you for a slowed down description of threading and yes of the machine, I live in Georgia as well(North Ga) and have owned the machine for a few years and have absolutely had a hate, hate relationship!! I own a restoration business ,and its impossible to find a shop to repair, or create upholstery for our clients in a timely matter, so I've had to jump head first into upholstery!! (failing miserably) your video helps. Thank you again.

@simplyclassic

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Hang in there with it. One of the biggest differences for me with the machine is when I changed out my clutch motor for a servo motor. It is hard to believe, but it literally changed the way the machine sewed. If you haven’t done that yet, I highly recommend that you do. It is worth the money!!

Very nice job, my 226 started sounding like a rock crusher. Midnight on a Saturday. Switched over to the 206. Had a post it stuck to the top "NOT WORKING BOBBIN FEED". Real nice. Watched your video, bobin no threaded properly and the needle had the flat spot facing south. It's working now and I won't be late for church. Thank you so much.

@simplyclassic

Жыл бұрын

Great! I am so glad it helped!

There’s an oil reservoir under the head, you have to unscrew a screw and fill with oil, up to a red line, there’s eye glass with a red line.

Thank you for making this! I took home this same machine today, and goodness, the manual is AWFUL!!! Thank uou for the links.

@simplyclassic

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, good luck!

Really great job, thank you!

I Just recently purchased this machine, and found this video to be very useful. Especially, the part about threading the machine. I'm a bagmaker, and look forward to watching your other videos on bagmaking. I live in the upstate of SC

@simplyclassic

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new machine! I am glad the video helped. You are not too far from me, I live in the Augusta GA area. Thank you so much for subscribing and watching.

Thank you.

Ma’am that sponge is to add silicone thread lube for cooling the needle

Hi Chris. Would you please add the KZread links to those instructional videos on adjusting tension, needle position, etc. Thanks.

@simplyclassic

3 жыл бұрын

Here is the link to the full maintenance of this machine. I refer to it often. It is long, but very detailed. Once I put my machine through the entire process, it ran so much better. I highly recommend you take the time to run through the entire maintenance process. kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2h1pbCGiJmbqqg.html

Do you have the link to the guy you are talking about?

@simplyclassic

4 күн бұрын

Yes, both videos are linked in the comment section.

I just bought this machine this week. The previous owner used A&E Sunstop Tex-90. I want to use a Tex-70 but the one brand I have on hand doesn’t seem to suit the machine. What size and brands have you found that works on yours. Thanks

@simplyclassic

2 жыл бұрын

I use a tex 70 and I buy all of my thread from Sunny Sewing Machines in Dallas TX. It is the Strong Bond Amman bonded nylon thread. I have tried other brands but they have not been as good. I purchased a color chart from them and it has come in handy. I highly recommend them.

@denisekrut8829

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplyclassic thanks so much!

So I just got this machine and my stitching looks great, but my thread feels so tight when I manually pull it even with the foot up. Is this normal for this machine?

@simplyclassic

8 ай бұрын

I have had the problem in the beginning but it is not that way now. I believe that I had to make an adjustment to the tension disk because it wasn’t opening up fully when I lifted the presser foot. Can you tell if that is where it is coming from?

what is the biggest needle and thread size this will hold

@simplyclassic

Жыл бұрын

I have size 22 needles that I use when sewing very thick materials. According to Consew, you can use between a Tex 69 and Tex 209 bonded nylon thread in the machine. Thank you for watching!

What type and size thread do you use for this machine for sewing handbags?

@simplyclassic

4 күн бұрын

I use a Tex 70 bonded nylon thread. You can find it at Sunny Sewing Machines. The needle size is 18. Thanks for watching!

Hey I’m in central GA. Did you find anyone to work on the industrial? I need a mechanic

@simplyclassic

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chrys, great question! I wish I knew someone. I bought mine from Atlanta Sewing Center about 20 years ago. I assume they service them, but I am not 100% sure. I have learned how to do my own maintenance with this KZread video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2h1pbCGiJmbqqg.html&feature=share There is a part 2 as well and I have been lucky enough that these videos have solved whatever problem I was having at the time. I hope this helps. Nothing is more frustrating than machines that don’t work!!!!

@kennyhemmelgarn2201

3 ай бұрын

After I thread the tension disc my hook doesn’t make that clicking noise

Well... if, on the top, if you go front to back on the BOTTOM hole first, THEN right to left through the TOP hole, then the thread does not rub the paint off the top of your machine on it's way to the tensioner assembly. Other than that, good explanation!

@simplyclassic

2 жыл бұрын

I never noticed that the thread rubs until you just pointed it out. I looked at the machine and sure enough, you are right! Wow! Thank you so much for your comment. We can all learn so much from each other. Thank you, thank you!

@deleted_why

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplyclassic after 40 years sewing professionally (boat canvas and upholstery) just today i received a thread tension gauge that i'd ordered... and learned that I have always had my bottom thread tension much too tight (thus the top was much too tight also!) So... I agree, there are always things to learn and... y'know... I clicked to see your video and liked it!

Help! I have your machine and I can’t get it to work! May I call you?!

@simplyclassic

Ай бұрын

Email me at chris@simplyclassic.net 😀

This is a thousand times more complicated than threading my hay baler!

@simplyclassic

Жыл бұрын

😀😀

@stratowing

5 ай бұрын

😂

Thanks, trying to figure out how to adjust the bobbin timing, any ideas?

@simplyclassic

11 ай бұрын

Yes, there is a video that was put out a long time ago that walks you through the maintenance of the Consew 206RB5 machines. It is a little hard to watch because of the unsteady camera, but it literally takes you through step-by-step in order of how to keep the machine running smoothly, including the timing. It is excellent. Here is a link to the first video, I believe that when completed, it takes you to the second video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2h1pbCGiJmbqqg.html