pennycandy

I had better control when I followed Archaicarcane's "at the races" instructions. At a later date I was able to buy an electronic controller on sale. World of difference, it's so much easier to control the speed now.

GlendaM

Thanks guys, when I got home last night I did try the cord from my 221, and it did not fit the 201-2. I ordered a new cord and control set.

Mickey2

You have to check the adjustment on the old controller, maybe it can be improved ;- )

ArchaicArcane

Thanks Sabine! I'm glad to see that these posts have made a difference for people. I usually do the basic adjustment with most machines that come into the "shop". The ones that come in making their own sound effects get the full meal deal.

Jeanette Frantz

Great comment, Tammi. I know my son immediately re-wired my 201 (potted motor), and since I didn't have a foot pedal for it anyway, replacing it was not an issue. My 201 is a 1952 model, yet the decals are 98% intact, so I have NOT used it until I can get another coat (or two) of shellac (naturally, the shellac on it is cracking, etc., and I want to resolve that BEFORE the decals are damaged!

Jeanette

sewbeadit

Sews, that is exactly what I was referring too, so glad someone could make sense out of my mumbling. I see and read things then can't remember where I found them at. My friend had the same problem but thought it was neat to have a racing and fast 201, which would have driven me nuts.lol Thank you sews for that info.