Sewing machine arrived.

[Canuck]

I'll keep an look out for a motor. Any thing your looking for in voltage or horsepower wise?

idealy he needs an electronic motor. (110v) They are very quiet, and you can set max. speed. They range in price from $100-$300.
Failing that a clutch motor. If set-up properly they work well. Some of the older units are noisy. They can be had for $40-$110
The table is important, and on another thread Steve from Freedom kilts showed pictures of his extended table set-up. Used tables can be had for $40 and up.
Good lighting is also important.
I have the same machine as Dread aquired. I have an older computer vari motor system hooked up. Works very well. That system sells for around $300 plus. The newer Electronic motors are the way to go, Steve has them on his machines.

[neo71665]

I wire up a lot of motors, anywhere from 120V (what they used to call 110) single phase to 480 3 phase. I didn't know if he wanted a 120 or 240V. Can find them anywhere from 1 to 5hp in 120V range. Most of mine that I deal with are fan motors and such though, nothing fancy.

If he wants noisy, I got a chevy 350 in the shop that I'll sell for cheap with a rod knock, lmao.

[neo71665]

Just to add since my edit button aint working.

I'm just an stupid electrician that doesn't mess with sewing machines much.

[Canuck]

I wire up a lot of motors, anywhere from 120V (what they used to call 110) single phase to 480 3 phase. I didn't know if he wanted a 120 or 240V. Can find them anywhere from 1 to 5hp in 120V range. Most of mine that I deal with are fan motors and such though, nothing fancy.

If he wants noisy, I got a chevy 350 in the shop that I'll sell for cheap with a rod knock, lmao.

The clutch motors draw 5 amps, However to get the flywheel going they may pull double that.
A DC motor is nice for torque if you run off solar and batteries, which I also do.
For ease it's better that the motor be single phase, 110.

[Pour1Malt]

whit?

nay piccies?