I can`t tell you enough how helpful this information is to me!!!!!! I have owned a Seiko STH-8BLD-3 for about 4 years, but haven`t used it except to play around with it. I know it is basically the same as the Consew 206RB5 thats made in China now, but mine is made in Japan by Seiko. You have given me some very clear answers to some questions I have had, and I believe from your videos I will be able to work out some of the issues that I have had!! Thank you so much for your generosity of sharing your knowledge that helps people like myself. Sheila
Very informative and correct information. Thank you. On Consew 206- and pfaff 145 and 545 there is gear elbow that needs to be full of grease, on Consew 2 gears on pfaff 3 gears. I am sure you know that but most people don't know that.
I just bought a used Singer 531B-8BL that had sat for over 15 years, everything so far on this Consew is spot on the same, including the reservoir under the machine! Even in the book that came with it the reservoir was not mentioned, I found the reservoir totally empty, again I thank you for this valuable information! They machine is now running beautifully I also put a new servo on it! My son has a Sun Star that I am having a terrible time finding any information on, it has some issues I have been battling I was wondering if you have any knowledge about this make? Thank you so much.. You have made my day with perfect information.
Yes it's true many of the Consew designs are modeled after Singer machines. Glad you got that oil reservoir filled! I've never used a SunStar sewing machine, but maybe it shares features with another brand. Thanks.
Great video and information I just bought a 206r4 the problem I have is the stich is too long abaut 3/8 on high numbers when I got it the stitch knob was loose and it has no numbers how do I adjust it thanks
Thank you for all of this great info! I have liked and subscribed and will definitely use this video to make adjustments and for maintenance on my machine. I am currently putting a 206rb-5 together and almost done. I just noticed there's an oil wick just hanging out of an oblong hole found on the upper back part of the machine. Would you be able to please tell me what do do with this wick? Thank you. Tina
The wick is there to lubricate moving parts. Look inside with a flashlight and see if you can locate a clip that retains the wick. Might have to remove some covers. Thanks and best of luck!
Servos are quite in use, and let you control the speed better. I do leather upholstery, so a clutch motor doesn't work for me. Once you try a good servo, I don't think you'd ever go back. Thanks.
Excellent, informative video! WAY more than the manual! Thank you so much! I have a 206 rb5 and for the life of me, I can NOT get the screw out of the "little" (center) foot. This is supposed to be removable, correct? My machine is in new condition. Have you got any tips?
Hit it with some penetrating oil or WD-40 and let that soak for a few hours. The screwdriver you use is really important. It needs to be the right size. As a last resort, you could give it a bump with a battery powered impact wrench. Best of luck and thanks for the nice comment.
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker I was afraid of that. I gave it a little dose of JB-80 a while back and again today but no luck. I bought the machine second-hand a few years ago and this is literally the only thing on it that looks like it's been used; the previous owner really gave that screw the beans & the slot is super shallow. I've tried 2 different straight bits, one of which had no play at all in the slot but it just doesn't seat deep enough to break it the screw free. I'm not really sure what to try from here. I think if I hit it with an impact it'd just make minced meat of the screw. If I ever do get this dang thing out, I might replace it with an allen screw (and some never-sieze!). I'm glad to know that it IS actually supposed to be removable, though! My machine came with several feet that I can't put on so I was a little confused when I couldn't get that screw to budge. Thanks for the help! Much appreciated!
Your videos are very clear and helpful! One question… my uptake lever seems to have a lot of play in the thread when I sew. Is this normal? I didn’t see the front of your machine as it sews. I thread mine exactly as you have it…. I use tek 70 thread. I don’t understand all the numbers you use 😁
Yes, there will be a loop of thread at the take up lever intermittently. Tex 70 weight is the same as 69 weight thread. Use a #18 needle for that size thread. A #20 needle is appropriate for 92 weight (Tex 90) thread. Good luck with it!
Good video. I have the same machine but was unaware of some an available adjustments and oiling locations. My needle is too far forward and some needles have been bent. The manual is a copy of a copy so pics aren’t the greatest. How would you adjust needle front to back positions? Thanks.
If the needle is hitting the feed dog, you'll need to adjust the feed dog fore/aft position. Uwe Gross has some of the best repair and adjustment videos on TH-cam. You might start there.
Clutch motors are OK for simple trim work with up to four layers of leather but any more and you struggle. After so many years working around their limitations I switched about five years ago but am still kicking myself for not changing sooner. I grew up surrounded by industrial sewing machines capable of 5000 stitches per minute that were used at that rate, for clothes! I guess that indoctrinated me into believing this was normal and worked around that with walking foot machines.
Just the noise and lack of slow speed control was enough to make me switch to servo motors. But I work mostly with leather where slow and steady wins the race. Best to you.
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Your videos are just the best! Thank you for the thorough but concise, clear information.
Oh wow David, thanks for the nice comment! That means a lot.
Now my 206-4 oiled properly, thanks!
Perfect! Glad to hear it.
Servo motors are boss. Love mine
I agree! Thanks Joyce.
I can`t tell you enough how helpful this information is to me!!!!!! I have owned a Seiko STH-8BLD-3 for about 4 years, but haven`t used it except to play around with it. I know it is basically the same as the Consew 206RB5 thats made in China now, but mine is made in Japan by Seiko. You have given me some very clear answers to some questions I have had, and I believe from your videos I will be able to work out some of the issues that I have had!! Thank you so much for your generosity of sharing your knowledge that helps people like myself. Sheila
Wow, that's high praise! I sure appreciate your positive comments.
Best
I use the same machine, its as good as anything out there and better than most. It will probably outlast you.
Best of the 206rb information videos. !!
Nice! Thanks for the high praise.
Thanx for your advice. Today I am setting up a used RB4 (it's still out of time, dry of oil...etc.)
Very informative and correct information. Thank you.
On Consew 206- and pfaff 145 and 545 there is gear elbow that needs to be full of grease, on Consew 2 gears on pfaff 3 gears. I am sure you know that but most people don't know that.
Thanks Dan! Good reminder on the gear grease.
Very informative video, I learned a lot, thank you sir.
Thanks Roller! Best to you.
I just bought a used Singer 531B-8BL that had sat for over 15 years, everything so far on this Consew is spot on the same, including the reservoir under the machine! Even in the book that came with it the reservoir was not mentioned, I found the reservoir totally empty, again I thank you for this valuable information! They machine is now running beautifully I also put a new servo on it! My son has a Sun Star that I am having a terrible time finding any information on, it has some issues I have been battling I was wondering if you have any knowledge about this make? Thank you so much..
You have made my day with perfect information.
Yes it's true many of the Consew designs are modeled after Singer machines. Glad you got that oil reservoir filled! I've never used a SunStar sewing machine, but maybe it shares features with another brand. Thanks.
This is what I have. Great vedio
Great Video! thank you
No problem, thanks for checking it out.
Very helpful, thank you
Great! I'm glad something from the video helped.
Great video and information I just bought a 206r4 the problem I have is the stich is too long abaut 3/8 on high numbers when I got it the stitch knob was loose and it has no numbers how do I adjust it thanks
It might be a matter of adjusting it for essentially 0 stitch length, and labeling the knob. Assuming the knob is working now.
Thank you for all of this great info! I have liked and subscribed and will definitely use this video to make adjustments and for maintenance on my machine. I am currently putting a 206rb-5 together and almost done. I just noticed there's an oil wick just hanging out of an oblong hole found on the upper back part of the machine. Would you be able to please tell me what do do with this wick? Thank you. Tina
The wick is there to lubricate moving parts. Look inside with a flashlight and see if you can locate a clip that retains the wick. Might have to remove some covers. Thanks and best of luck!
I'm about to put a new table and motor on an older machine. I've always used a clutch motor and have loved it. Why should I switch to a servo?
Servos are quite in use, and let you control the speed better. I do leather upholstery, so a clutch motor doesn't work for me. Once you try a good servo, I don't think you'd ever go back. Thanks.
Excellent, informative video! WAY more than the manual! Thank you so much!
I have a 206 rb5 and for the life of me, I can NOT get the screw out of the "little" (center) foot. This is supposed to be removable, correct? My machine is in new condition. Have you got any tips?
Hit it with some penetrating oil or WD-40 and let that soak for a few hours. The screwdriver you use is really important. It needs to be the right size.
As a last resort, you could give it a bump with a battery powered impact wrench. Best of luck and thanks for the nice comment.
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker I was afraid of that. I gave it a little dose of JB-80 a while back and again today but no luck. I bought the machine second-hand a few years ago and this is literally the only thing on it that looks like it's been used; the previous owner really gave that screw the beans & the slot is super shallow. I've tried 2 different straight bits, one of which had no play at all in the slot but it just doesn't seat deep enough to break it the screw free. I'm not really sure what to try from here. I think if I hit it with an impact it'd just make minced meat of the screw. If I ever do get this dang thing out, I might replace it with an allen screw (and some never-sieze!).
I'm glad to know that it IS actually supposed to be removable, though! My machine came with several feet that I can't put on so I was a little confused when I couldn't get that screw to budge.
Thanks for the help! Much appreciated!
Your videos are very clear and helpful! One question… my uptake lever seems to have a lot of play in the thread when I sew. Is this normal? I didn’t see the front of your machine as it sews. I thread mine exactly as you have it…. I use tek 70 thread. I don’t understand all the numbers you use 😁
Yes, there will be a loop of thread at the take up lever intermittently. Tex 70 weight is the same as 69 weight thread. Use a #18 needle for that size thread. A #20 needle is appropriate for 92 weight (Tex 90) thread. Good luck with it!
Good video. I have the same machine but was unaware of some an available adjustments and oiling locations. My needle is too far forward and some needles have been bent. The manual is a copy of a copy so pics aren’t the greatest. How would you adjust needle front to back positions? Thanks.
If the needle is hitting the feed dog, you'll need to adjust the feed dog fore/aft position. Uwe Gross has some of the best repair and adjustment videos on TH-cam. You might start there.
Thanks so much. I will check that out.@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker
What's the average price of a servo motor? Is it harsh to replace?
Very easy to install...th-cam.com/video/Dx_rS9Fzvfo/w-d-xo.html
They run about $100-150
Clutch motors are OK for simple trim work with up to four layers of leather but any more and you struggle. After so many years working around their limitations I switched about five years ago but am still kicking myself for not changing sooner. I grew up surrounded by industrial sewing machines capable of 5000 stitches per minute that were used at that rate, for clothes! I guess that indoctrinated me into believing this was normal and worked around that with walking foot machines.
Just the noise and lack of slow speed control was enough to make me switch to servo motors. But I work mostly with leather where slow and steady wins the race.
Best to you.