Not many people on RU-vid who do instructional videos are able to give such concise and accurate information, void of flourishes of nonsense. I really appreciate your video here. Thank you very much! You guys did us all a solid! 👍
I have had 3 (so called) service tech pros work on my machine in an attempt to get it working correctly.They have collectively spent more than 3 days working on it, they all have installed new parts and I still have most of the same issues I started with. I was at my wits end until I found your videos. I preformed all of the alignment step you detailed in both of your videos and my machine now runs great!! I can not thank you enough for your time, the in-depth details you provided and your vocabulary skills in your explanations. Your videos are by far the best I have ever found. Thank you!!!
Lifesaving video! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. My machine wasn't sewing, and all the shops around here were booked out 4-5 weeks. With this fantastic instruction, I was able to not only get a functional machine but also have it running better than from the factory!
I have been working with a consew 206 RB 5 for many many years…making everything from tents to upholstery to leather goods. I’ve always done the repairs myself and had a lot of luck. I want to thank you for showing me so many things I didn’t know. Considering the cost of sewing machine repair people and how many viewers you have, you have saved us all millions of dollars. Thank you for taking your valuable time, showing us all the fine points of, what I consider, the best industrial machine out there. Regards DZ
Most amazing such detail video that explains everything about this sewing machine. So much more informational than the instruction manual. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. God bless you!
You're truly a lifesaver! somehow my machine got jammed up and the bobbin area got jacked up. I'm a newbie to this machine so when this happened I pancaked to think about $$ to have someone fix it. Folks online said it would be an easy fix but I found a way to mess it up even further. After 1 1/2 months and several times having to walk away from the fix, your video clicked and it's running like butter! Thank you so so so much!
Hey I just wanted to say I genuinely appreciate this video- the effort and time you guys put into it and it’s just an incredible feat of transferring information in such a digestible way for everyone seeking this. I sincerely thank you guys
You’re a life saver ,, I’m sitting here at work broken machine , everyone’s gone!!! I fixed my machine working 45 min at most. I can get my project done!!! Thank you
Mike, your video is excellent, detailed, easy to follow! I just purchased a 206rb5 and followed your video to tune it. Many adjustments were off and it was a relatively new machine. After the tune it is running great and smooth. Thank you!
I bought my Consew 206rb-5, about two years ago. I know how to sew with it but not how to work on it. I appreciate it, that you took the time to do this video and share your knowledge. Thanks a bunch!
I was so confused for 10 more hours and your video saved me!!! I'm so happy that I did it! thank you so much for your detail sharing! tho mine is Consew 230 yet you make the idea clear about how we should tune it, thank you again!!
Thank You for your time, explaining your knowledge on this sewing machine's. Consew 206RB 5 sewing machine. This will help me with my Mercury M-280 LS Blessing's Your Way!!!!.... From Roswell, NM
Love ❣️ this video! I have a Chandler 406RB-1 and cannot believe the lack of support content for that specific machine. I was relieved find out this Consew machine was literally the same flippin unit. At first I didn't believe it, but after watching this, I indeed struggle to find a difference between the two. You might add (Chandler 406RB-1) to your video description, so related searches would include your wonderfully helpful content. Your video is truly a Godsend, as I am embarking on a career change with my first born child only six months old, and will be relying on this machine to provide for my family. So thank you 🙏 thank you!
Fantastic video, many thanks for taking the time to post it. I was able to get my 206RB up and running perfectly using your information. There was some differences in adjustment locations but your video was so well detailed that I was able to figure it out. As a note to others who might be adjusting an older Consew 206RB there doesn't appear to be an easy way to adjust the "forward/ reverse stitch length balance on these early machines.
OMG!!!!! This video saved my world!!! My Consew is the best and a needle broke off and maybe jammed into the bobbin assembled…well I followed step by step and it is fixed and is running better than ever! Thank you so much!!!!!!!'!!
Thank you SO much! My machine had been in storage for years and had been put away with the timing all messed up. I am thrilled to find your video! I am well on my to finish off my new camper cushions for my vintage 1967 Red Dale. Again, much thanks!
Thanks. New to machine sewing. My first Consew. Your tutorial videos provide great information without the unnecessary dialogue. Your visual aids really clarify the intricate mechanics of the sewing process and necessary adjustments. I will support your videos and did subscribe.
Terrific video, great advice & instructions. Just bought a 206RB-4 and it was working ok...but I followed your instructions since I broke a couple of needles testing on webbing. You are 100% right- don't assume the machine is correct from the previous owner. Not only were some adjustments out, the thread release lever was in the drawer! Not sure how it worked without it, but it did. After all the adjustments and the installation of the thread release lever the machine is smoother, quieter, and seems to stop with the needle up more often- in short, it was running but not nearly as good as now. Thanks for taking the time to help others.
After reading the comments I would like to ad a huge thank you ... I bought my consew for $200.oo at a garage sale, dude told me he could never get it to work. 2 hours and step by step adjustments and it works PERFECTLY! .....it's practically a brand new machine and I should get years of trouble free operation...
Amazing tutorial !!! Thank you so much ! I have a Zoje sewing machine 0628 model. It's 90 % like this Cosew 206rb. Whenever something went wrong, I had to call for assistance. Now, since I am quite familiar with mechanics, I can do everything by myself .
I just bought a Consew 206RBL-18 in June 2022. Straight out of the box everything was out of whack, plus reverse didn't even work. I used your videos to set the machine up. However, a month later, the machine still has issues. I can set the stitch length at 5mm and within 50-100 stitches it will be down to 4mm and declining. It will not stay at a stitch length, any of them, period. Do you, or anyone else here, know how to fix this or is there an issue with the machine itself? Otherwise, you videos were great and EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you for producing and posting them.
Thank you for posting this! My machine was way out of wack and I was ready to toss it. Mine was new too! Almost ALL of my adjustments were out, including the tension mechanism.
Latecomer to this excellent video series, but I have a suggestion. To make sure that the needle is correctly oriented, gently place a straight pin in the eye of the needle and rotate it so that it is perpendicular to the end plate surface.
I was trying to decide on a number of walking foot machines and only because of your very informative videos I decided to purchase a Consew 206RB-5 (…hoping I would at least have a chance of repairing it myself). Thank you very much. BTW, I’m sure Consew will be sending you a residual check very soon…it’s probably “in the mail” right now.
Wow , I've never seen such a piece of work at your effort here.! I bet you could make a bunch of those measuring sticks and sell them as the crowning service to humanity..
Still a great video! I’m gonna fire my machine maintenance guy. He’s “repaired” my Consew several times, and following this video I fixed my own machine first time!
It is good to be strong, knowledgeable, and independent isn't it! I could swear a Sewing Machine Repairman once hit my machine with *WD40* , wiped off some *greasy* *chicken* dirt smears with Rubbing Alcohol, and picked out a thread *fart* clump wad out of my bottom bobbin case with some Tweezers, then charged me $99.00 U.S. Dollars. I continue to Live & Learn.
I just bought a 206rb from a military unit that turned it in. On initial inspection it appears to be in great shape. I plan to follow your steps as soon as time allows. (So many other projects, so little time) a little gloat, if I may....I paid $50 for the complete rig....so stoked. I also have a Singer 211..... I'm wondering which one will prove out as favorite. Thanks
Thanks a million Mike. What a wonderful instructor you are! You methodically moved through the process from beginning to end in a way that as so easy to understand even I had no questions left unanswered and that's amazing. So I really can't thank you enough. Two things I would like to have are the handout and the gauge that you say are made locally. As I go through my 206 rb5 these two items would be invaluable. Can I purchase these items from you? Thanks again for your extraordinary tutorial! Take care, Gary
This is an outstanding tutorial . This works for a few machines which are all designed exactly the same. Seiko STH 8BLD and mine which a Harrison and is exactly the same as the Consew RB206 -1 .
I just got an RB206, seems like someone was trying to adjust it but had no idea how. / I have other industrial machines. this is not a 206-5 / even stitch length seems to be locked. I don't want to force it. That's why I'm watching your video. thanks for sharing.
John Galv did you follow these steps and have success? Mine is a newer 2206rb-14-7-dd and I am hoping the steps in this video will be right for my machine
Thank you for taking the time to share your skills and knowledge! My only wish would have been for the video to be in high-definition (HD) format to really capture the details.
Loved the video. It was a big help even doing the Consew 206RB-2. Just a couple minor differences. My question is can I aquire one of your gauges you use in the video? I would love to purchase one.
I’m really glad o found your videos. I was having issues with my cording and zipper feet. Basically, when I lowered the lifting foot, there was a slight gap between the lifting foot band the material. Needless to say, I just started loosening screws and moving things around and completely screwed up the machine. I now know what to do. However, it seems my lifting lever and the knee lift seem to “Stick” a bit. Meaning, the lifting foot gets stuck in the up position when sewing of after manually raising it. Ideas?
Another idea, why not use a 3.5mm allen wrench (or other size as appropriate) to gauge the presser feet lift. Check how much clearance there is on the outside foot, then, using the same allen wrench, check the inside foot at it's highest and see if there is the same amount of clearance, then adjust, as necessary, and measure again until they feel the same. I think it would be faster and more accurate than trying to eyeball the measurement from above and to the side. Still, I learned a lot from the video and tuned up my own 206rb-5 along with it. Never has it been clearer or more well explained and demonstrated. Thanks! Now, on to Part 2. I can't wait to see the improvement.
this is GREAT !!!! thank you for sharing! how can i get the adjusting tool ? I have a new consew 206 rb-5 when I turn by hand or foot pedal it turns easily if the pressure foot is up, when the foot is dropped it is difficult to turn by hand and more pressure on foot peddle to get started ! any way to fix that?
Great video.., I have a consew industrial model number 7360 R .I am sewing basic denim... My needle keeps breaking!! It works fine on other material.. But as soon as I get some denim under there like a hem, etc, the needle breaks Now I am using Organ Needles, 110/18. DB x 1. What is the strongest needle that I could possibly use???
In your great videos you state that there is usually an oiling wick located behind the face plate in the area of the vibrating presser bar and needle bar. You indicated that this wick is present on some machines but missing on others. You also stated that you would show how to install/replace this wick later in the video(s). Unfortunately I could not located this instruction. My machine appears to have had one but had been "ripped out." I would like to know how to replace this wick. If you could provide this information it would be very helpful.
Thank You! Was staring at the machine like the proverbial deer in the headlights, afraid to turn it on until I watched your videos. Now how about one to create that timing gauge?
Thank you for posting these videos! Talk about a mountain of input... The manual is very dark in contrast making it impossible to figure out. Thank you again.
Hi,,please!!!! help my daughter used my machine, not sure what happened, she says cotton jammed up at bobbin, I cleared the cotton and found she had placed the cotton behind the tension discs thus the problem....so cleared away the cotton, only to find the wheel not turning it is JAMMED solid....if I loosen the hook assembly at bobbin case, loosened the 2 screws on thrust collar the machine turns no problem.....but the minute I tighten the collar nothing turns.......where must I look,......
Thanks you for the Video and Your deployment service Forward . Noticed that at time hack 54:23 (tere abouts) the "Big Voice- control Det" and what sounded like Helios "idling".. _ good luck - head down - stay safe
this is a fantastic video and unbelievably helpful. thanks for your efforts. Is there any opportunity to put up a link to the documents your refer to. I found the manuals but the notes with the steps listed would be a great help.
Loved the video. My only suggestion is that I have a Seiko machine and had a hard time finding our video. It saved me a 2 hour trip to the repair shop They are so similar, maybe the video needs more descriptions to find it.
Great video,I have 4 different models of needle feed sewing machines. Being different they all feel the same way sewing. I purchased a new in box conesew 206rb-5 that I purchased head only. From day 1 I didn't like the way it was sewing. The vibrating pressure was hammering down on the needle plate, the feeding was jerky. Being new I though what a piece sh&%* this is. I stumbled on to your video and read the introduction. So I watched it and looked at how my machine was adjusted. I was looking for that one way out of wack adjustment or two. I didn't find anything that was alarming. There weren't any adjustments that were spot on either, everything could have been adjusted to closer tolerances. So I went back to step one and adjusted every adjustment to where it was spot on. I did noticed the the closer I got towards the of the adjustments the hand wheel was getting easier to turn and all the jerkiness disappeared. When I finished with all the adjustments, just turning the hand wheel by hand it felt like a completely different machine. When the moment came to actually sew something, I was spectacle, I didn't expect much and I was thinking I made things worst. Wrong!!!!! Its a dream to sew with and now I noticed the other 4 machines need to be tweaked in. Now I have a singer 112W40, when the pickup arm starts it upward movement to start making a stitch, the thread hasn't cleared the bobbing case. I also noticed that the needle timing with the feed dog is way out of wack. When the feed dog starts its rearward movement the needle is at the bottom of its stroke. Is the timing of the needle with feed dog the same on all needle feeds?
Great and informative video. But I guess Ill be the one guy out there to say the camera work was jerky and in n out of focus. Difficult to see some of the critical steps. But still very useful information. Thanks for posting.
I am interested in the wick that you said are missing on the needle end. Mine seems to have some wick poking out of 2 holes, but none visible other than that. Can you elaborate or show a pic of a correct install? Thanks for all your info, it really helps! Oh, and mine is a 206RB-4 if that matters
Not sure location but in uk, college-sewing.co.uk. Search for sewing machine wick too. Was looking for sheathed on since my Pfaff has a run of this underneath but haven't found them supplied as such but managed to fabricate my own. If under a pinch, candle wick works fine too.
thank you for the tutorial. Any chance you have one on the Consew 202rb? My needle is not in the center and I am having trouble finding information on how to move the needle bar from left to right. I took the back plate off mine and I do not have the screw you are talking about to realign the needle bar. thanks again
Is your step by step printout available as a pdf? This would be so helpful for those of us who really desire to know how to maintain our own machines!!
I bought my machine a month ago, made one jean jacket with it and decided it needed some work. It had several issue that you identified but the biggest issue is still unresolved. The binding of the vibrating foot against the feed dog. Both feet rise 3.5 mm when working and I took the vibrating foot tension knob off and it is difficult to cycle the machine. the butterfly nut on back is just above the center arc. Is there an adjustment for how far down the foot tries to go? Or am I just missing the concept of the adjustments.
Not sure if anyone answers these questions and comments but.. (1) are we able to purchase your handout and gauge? (2) what degree of offset is the box wrench? I don't have tools with my (used) machine. (3) are the other tools handy -- the open end wrench for example, and what size would that be? Thank you.
My company ordered a new Reliable 5400SW/5400TW Its a double needle sewing machine. My string went out of the bobbin & I had to restring it, now it seems like it's out of timing because I put my material to sew & it won't pull through the sewing machine & it keeps jamming up. What do I do to fix it?
Great video but I’m afraid I just made a mistake just bought the -3 hope i don’t think I’ll ever be able to do what you’re doing I didn’t try before bought it and the movement’s are stiff and makes bobbin hot
The “Needle Bar Height” adjustment portion starts around 28:45. You stated the “needle bar is down and will not move” ... not sure exactly what that means. Follow the instructions in the video. If, after following the instructions in the video ... to include loosening the pinch screw that holds the needle bar in position ... the needle bar is still stuck - you may need to tap it lightly with a non-metallic hammer to break it free. There is only 1 screw that keeps it tight ... so loosening it should allow you to adjust the needle bar
I just purchased a used consew 226 and attempted to adjust the amount of pressure the feet has on the material I’m stitching since it was too much and was stretching the fabric as well as shortening the stitch length. I pulled out the manual and loosened the screws i was told to but now it’s worse than ever... I’m going to follow your instructions in your video I just need to know are the tolerances the same for the 226 as the 206? You mentioned in your video about a handout on the steps on maintaining the consew 206 can you advise on where I would find one on the 226? Thank you
Hi Christine! You find your Consew 226 Manual yet? I found the Consew Resource Page here - www.consew.com/Resources/ - I shall return to see if they have any reading material that didn't come with my Consew 227R-2. #DesignerTJP
Bet you'll find your answer here on the Consew Resource Page - www.consew.com/Resources/ - but you made me laugh a little. I bet the difference between those two Consew Sewing Machines is way smaller than the difference between a *Bernina* and a Sears *Kenmore* .
Controlled det... I just realized you may be in the military. There are some great pics out there of military tailors and repair techs, especially army. Got one pic of a guy working on a singer 31-15 in front of a Sherman...
I have a Consew 220 and have not been able to find presser feet , bobbins and other stuff for it. Could you point me in the direction where I can get supplies foe my machine ? Thanks.
