Consew 206RB - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
Tension discs/ shredding needle thread
Hi,
Your knee pad raises the presser foot and in turn releases the disc tension. The mechanism for this is in the front of the machine. If you can remove a nose piece this will be a lot easier to see,
There is a pin that pushes the tension discs open and quite often this has been removed or adjusted so a to not release tension when the presser foot is raised {more likely if this was a production machine} If someone took the tension control apart to accomplish this that my guess as to question 2.
The best part about Consew is the parts are common and the whole tension assembly isn't expensive. You can find service manuals on their website (see link)
http://www.consew.com/Files/112347/InstructionManuals/206RB-5.pdf
6/3/2017 4:15:48 AM •
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How to Change stitch size
It is the knob above your reverse lever. Heres a copy of instruction manual.http://www.consew.com/Files/112347/InstructionManuals/206RB-5.pdf
4/17/2015 11:34:49 AM •
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Free motion, but can't find the cover fotr the feed dogd
Set the stitch length to 0, stitch selector to straight stitch. Find a thin piece of plastic or cardboard and punch a smooth hole in it for the needle to go through. Tape the plastic over the feed dogs with the hole aligned under the needle, and you should be good to go.
The fake credit cards that show up in junk mail are perfect for this.
5/24/2014 5:26:28 PM •
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on May 24, 2014
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No feed dog cover can't find. like free motion
Set the stitch length to 0. That will keep the feed dogs from moving. Drop the feed dogs, if possible, and if not, cover them with a thin piece of plastic with a hole punched out for the needle to go through. Something like the plastic that supports raw bacon strips or an old credit card will work. Tape the plastic down all around and you'll be good to go.
4/29/2014 11:55:15 PM •
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What needles do you use for a Consew 206RB-5 for topstitching jeans very heavy cotton thread? The new designer top stitch. and Can [email protected]
Hello Linda, The information I have on the Consew 206RB-5 is that it is a walking foot machine that has a needle system 135X17 also known as DPX17. Needles in that class range in size from 80/12 (narrowest) to 180/24 (widest) However, They do make larger sizes up to 200/25 in a leather point. Keep in mind, the smaller the needle size, the smaller the needle eye is. I make truck tarps out of 18 ounce heavy vinyl. I use a 140/22 size needle with a 138 size thread. As to what you are sewing, I think a midrange size such as 120/19 or 125/25 will do for you. It also depends on the size of thread you use. Good luck, I hope this helps you.
2/21/2014 6:16:27 PM •
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Thread is shreading at needle point
It is your thread/needel size combination, Your hook has a burr on it, or your material is sticky (like leather) and has special needs.
1/31/2014 9:10:31 AM •
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How do you slow down the consew 206rb
You don't say if it is a clutch motor or a servo motor. They answer to your question is yes you can slow it down by either motor (usually a knob or switch) and by pulley. If you don't have a servo motor I would strongly urge you got contact Cobra Steve at leather sewing machine company (google it) Tell him you want one of the smart servo motors with needle position-er (needle up and down automatically) His smart servo motors are also modified so they work very similar to home sewing machines... with graduated speed based on how hard you press the pedal. But if you must and want to stick with a clutch motor... you might try this fellow's hack. http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2007/11/08/hacking-an-industrial-sewing-machine-by-adjusting-the-clutch-motor/.
8/9/2018 4:40:16 PM •
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