chuteshack 4 #1 November 22, 2013 i recently got a great deal on a double needle machine(partly because the seller had tried to reverse the rotation of the motor)the motor is not hooked up and i was wondering if any riggers , or anyone could maybe help me figure out what color wires go together so i can run this thing . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #2 November 23, 2013 chuteshacki recently got a great deal on a double needle machine(partly because the seller had tried to reverse the rotation of the motor)the motor is not hooked up and i was wondering if any riggers , or anyone could maybe help me figure out what color wires go together so i can run this thing . How about some pictures and more details? Doesn't have to be a rigger, you'd probably be better off talking to a qualified electrician."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,216 #3 November 23, 2013 Yes, pics. Sewing machine motors can be 110 volt or 220. I don't think they would ever use a 3 phase or anything exotic like that. But 220 is very common in factory sewing operations. There may be a wiring diagram inside the connection cover. You can buy a brand new clutch type motor for less than $100 and even better, a servo type for a little more than $100.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #4 November 23, 2013 gowlerk Yes, pics. Sewing machine motors can be 110 volt or 220. I don't think they would ever use a 3 phase or anything exotic like that. But 220 is very common in factory sewing operations. There may be a wiring diagram inside the connection cover. You can buy a brand new clutch type motor for less than $100 and even better, a servo type for a little more than $100. Yeah, I was thinking getting a new motor might be a good plan, who knows what the guy did to try to 'reverse' it. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteshack 4 #5 November 23, 2013 thats what i was thinkin, but hoped to save a few $. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #6 November 23, 2013 chuteshackthats what i was thinkin, but hoped to save a few $. Well, lets see what the damage was first. Also, where are ya located?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,216 #7 November 23, 2013 If you need a motor I would reccomend one of these. I have one on my 2 needle. No clutch, it only runs when you need it to and the speed is easy to control. https://atlaslevy.3dcartstores.com/Premiere-CSM550-Variable-Speed-Servo-Motor-_p_103.html It will mount into the same holes as a standard clutch motor.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #8 November 23, 2013 I have a couple of these (or very similar at least) and they do work wonderfully. Don't forget about the speed control option! Pretty sure I got mine for less than $100 shipped from ebay though. (I also had a bunch of issues with them not getting here on time or at all, but the company took care of it and I got it after all)"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #9 November 23, 2013 Quote Yes, pics. Sewing machine motors can be 110 volt or 220. I don't think they would ever use a 3 phase or anything exotic like that. Most of the machines that come out of factories are in fact 3 phase motors. At least that is true here in the USA. [inline Three_phase.JPG] The newer servo motors are a little better with regards to speeds and HP. You can now set the ramp up speed as well as max speed on these new ones. CheersSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
