Hotrodding a Pfaff - Page 2

>> Anybody upgraded an old motor with one of those new servo motors?
>> I have to say having the thing start up immediately without having to
>> turn the flywheel is a dazzling concept. Being able to begin with both
>> hands on the work, and starting at a constant speed are tremendous
>> sale points.
>> I am looking at this one:
>> http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp14547-0530.html#See%20Included
>> But I need to do more research first.
>> The current motor is 1/13 horse, a jump to 1/2 seems like quite a lot.
>> I would want to make sure the machine could handle it, though heaven
>> knows I could use the torque on some leather projects.
>> DH is already having a joyous time researching pedal possibilities.
>> I have been treated to lectures on the differences between hand and
>> foot controls, adapting potentiometers to foot pedals, and all such
>> fun stuff. He is curretly having fun figuring out how to build
>> controls into an old Cybaby WahWah pedal (a guitar effect). Just
>> because he thinks it would be majorly cool to have me running the
>> sewing machine with a wahwah pedal.
>> Oh! It is a Pfaff 130. Which is why I suspect it could handle a
>> half a horse.

>If you have the correct table to mount the industrial motor on then as long
>as you keep it on the low speed and the machine oiled well you should be ok.
>It is over kill however for a home sewing machine.
>If your going that route no need to look into foot controls as it does not
>use one.
>On the other hand many folks use the 1.5 amp universal home motors and
>coupled with an electronic foot control no heat build up.

> On Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:04:09 -0400, "Ron Anderson"
>
>> If you have the correct table to mount the industrial motor on then as long
>> as you keep it on the low speed and the machine oiled well you should be ok.
>> It is over kill however for a home sewing machine.
>> If your going that route no need to look into foot controls as it does not
>> use one.
>> On the other hand many folks use the 1.5 amp universal home motors and
>> coupled with an electronic foot control no heat build up.
> DH tells me mounting should be a minimal issue.The current motor is on
> a "universal mounting plate", and if the new motor doesn't like that
> one, another more suitable one can be obtained.
>
> I know the servo motors don't require a foot pedal, but I would want
> one modded in, more or less an on off switch so I can start up with
> both hands on the work when needed. I sew a lot of silk, and I sew a
> lot of leather, and I sew a lot of long seams on both since I am doing
> repeat work for a lady who wants 6 and 9 foot plus finished widths of
> both. Both silk and leather are materials that you do not want to let
> roam free when you are sewing acres of it at a go.
> Since the leather is usually upholstery grade, running 5 to 8 ounce
> weight, I want a little oomph when I need it. Which is why I was
> looking at an industrial level upgrade. Besides when I work I work.
> If I am putting in an 18 hour day on something or other, I do not want
> to have to keep taking breaks to let the machine cool down. Bad
> enough that I have to take breaks to keep my fingers from cramping or
> to keep from hardening in postion at the machine! (G)
>
> NightMist

> I suggest you take Ron's counsel on this - the motor he's suggesting
> would not likely overheat, as he says, and would give you everything you
> want. Ron knows his stuff.

> On Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:04:09 -0400, "Ron Anderson"
>>> Anybody upgraded an old motor with one of those new servo motors?
>>> I have to say having the thing start up immediately without having to
>>> turn the flywheel is a dazzling concept. Being able to begin with both
>>> hands on the work, and starting at a constant speed are tremendous
>>> sale points.
>>> I am looking at this one:
>>> http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp14547-0530.html#See%20Included
>>> But I need to do more research first.
>>> The current motor is 1/13 horse, a jump to 1/2 seems like quite a lot.
>>> I would want to make sure the machine could handle it, though heaven
>>> knows I could use the torque on some leather projects.
>>> DH is already having a joyous time researching pedal possibilities.
>>> I have been treated to lectures on the differences between hand and
>>> foot controls, adapting potentiometers to foot pedals, and all such
>>> fun stuff. He is curretly having fun figuring out how to build
>>> controls into an old Cybaby WahWah pedal (a guitar effect). Just
>>> because he thinks it would be majorly cool to have me running the
>>> sewing machine with a wahwah pedal.
>>> Oh! It is a Pfaff 130. Which is why I suspect it could handle a
>>> half a horse.
>>If you have the correct table to mount the industrial motor on then as
>>long
>>as you keep it on the low speed and the machine oiled well you should be
>>ok.
>>It is over kill however for a home sewing machine.
>>If your going that route no need to look into foot controls as it does not
>>use one.
>>On the other hand many folks use the 1.5 amp universal home motors and
>>coupled with an electronic foot control no heat build up.
> DH tells me mounting should be a minimal issue.The current motor is on
> a "universal mounting plate", and if the new motor doesn't like that
> one, another more suitable one can be obtained.
> I know the servo motors don't require a foot pedal, but I would want
> one modded in, more or less an on off switch so I can start up with
> both hands on the work when needed. I sew a lot of silk, and I sew a
> lot of leather, and I sew a lot of long seams on both since I am doing
> repeat work for a lady who wants 6 and 9 foot plus finished widths of
> both. Both silk and leather are materials that you do not want to let
> roam free when you are sewing acres of it at a go.
> Since the leather is usually upholstery grade, running 5 to 8 ounce
> weight, I want a little oomph when I need it. Which is why I was
> looking at an industrial level upgrade. Besides when I work I work.
> If I am putting in an 18 hour day on something or other, I do not want
> to have to keep taking breaks to let the machine cool down. Bad
> enough that I have to take breaks to keep my fingers from cramping or
> to keep from hardening in postion at the machine! (G)
> NightMist
> --
> Nothing has been the same since that house fell on my sister.