tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post7834292712010414357..comments2023-04-06T08:31:47.810-05:00Comments on Leif Labs: Consew 289RB-1coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01868022828943444295noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-66937336482273996282020-06-26T09:22:02.842-05:002020-06-26T09:22:02.842-05:00Hi Unknown,
Needle: 135 x 17. 135 x 16 for leathe...Hi Unknown,<br /><br />Needle: 135 x 17. 135 x 16 for leather points.<br />Bobbin: U. Though, it might also take an S (the RB-2 does) ... and an M does work in a pinch: http://www.consew.com/View/Consew-Model-289RB-2<br /><br />In Consew's naming convention, R stands for Reverse. B stands for Large Bobbin.<br />I have an issue with the thread popping up and making loops occasionally. I think it's from using old thread. If yours has the felt-pad thread guide, put some thread lube in there. Make sure the opening level next to the hook is adjusted correctly (often overlooked).<br /><br />If you have more questions, Leatherworker.net is the place to go. Throwing questions out to just anyone on Blogger is like shouting into the void these days. <br /><br />Happy sewing!<br /><br />— cory<br />coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868022828943444295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-79618262263464802102020-06-26T08:27:55.857-05:002020-06-26T08:27:55.857-05:00I just got the exact same machine and currently I ...I just got the exact same machine and currently I can’t seem to find much online about the RB-1 model. I have a few questions about it if anyone can help me that would be great. <br />What size needle does this model take? 35/16? Or 17?<br /><br />Is it a reverse feed model?<br /><br />Did you ever find out if it does take the U size bobbin?<br /><br />Have you found any issues or have any other information about this model that would be good to know? I would appreciate any thoughts or comments possible that could help me starting off with this beautiful machine! <br /><br />Thanks a bunch!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04776384027860253280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-49122473507957183422015-10-02T18:39:10.751-05:002015-10-02T18:39:10.751-05:00Hi Steven,
Industrial sewing machines are happiest...Hi Steven,<br />Industrial sewing machines are happiest sewing in a particular range. A walking-foot, needle-feed upholstery machine is not going to sew lightweight materials very well w/o bunching ... unless we are talking about velvet dresses. I've noticed that the Juki 1541 sews lighter materials (4oz Oxford nylon) better than my Tacsew 111, probably because of its semi-rectangular feed ... so maybe the fancier Jukis (like the 1510) with full rectangular feed will sew even lighter fabrics fine ... but you're entering mega-$ territory once you move past the 1541S.<br />The Juki 8700 is worth looking at. It sews lighter materials well and can handle softer upholstery leathers fine (up to N69/T70 thread). There is a bagmaker in Chicago who uses an 8700. It's probably not good for the machine, but it can be pushed to do heavier stuff.<br />So, you could start with a lighter industrial machine and move up to an upholstery machine later, or go with an upholstery machine like the Juki 1541S or Consew/Seiko 206RB and get an old Singer for dressmaking?<br />It happens that I got an email from Atlas Levy today about a used Juki 8700 sale: http://www.atlaslevy.com/Juki-DDL-8700-High-speed-Single-Needle-Straight-Lockstitch-Industrial-Sewing-Machine-w-Table-and-Brushless-Servo-Motor-_p_4224.html?utm_source=Atlaslevy.com+Main+Website&utm_campaign=cc0083a84b-10_2_15_mailchimp_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5a5d738138-cc0083a84b-172724625&mc_cid=cc0083a84b&mc_eid=fab745d5fa<br /><br />Lemme know if you have any more questions at coryleif at gmail.coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868022828943444295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-1119377493169105642015-10-02T07:52:41.441-05:002015-10-02T07:52:41.441-05:00Hello,
an unrelated question...my wife wants a mac...Hello,<br />an unrelated question...my wife wants a machine that will do a good job with leather upholstery but also can handle dresses for our daughters and other light sewing well. Right now she has no machine. Can you please recommend a machine? I want to surprise her. Budget is $1000-$1500 or so.<br /><br />Thank you!<br />SteveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10157793866474385351noreply@blogger.com