- Tue Jan 16, 2024 12:22 pm
#16977
I picked up a Consew CS-550, it's the one with the manual dial for max speed and brushes. I also installed a 45 mm pulley. I too wanted a slower start up speed and for the most part it's been pretty good. I think if I used it a little more, I would get better at starting up. I can get it to sew stitches so slow you could get a cup of coffee in between them, well I'm kidding but it has given me what I was looking for. My option was to go with a brushless motor. The benefit to a brushless is that you can get an add a needle positioner that will stop it with the needle either up or down, whichever you prefer. The downside is that if you install a smaller pulley, you loose the ability to install a needle positioner. It seems the brushless motor is gaining popularity but I figured I would hold off on that style until they are around for a few more years, I also saved about $100 by not getting the brushless model. One thing about the brushless, get one with 9 or 12 poles. This will give yo ua slower startup speed, the downside is that they tend to cost more. As for brands I would go with either Sailrite or Reliable Sewquiet, Sailrite is a little more but I hear they have great customer service. I still would like to compare the two side by side, maybe in a year or two.