Originally Posted by
Sheddah
I've been free motion quilting on a Singer 201-2. It is truly beautiful. The tension on this machine is perfect, the mid-century Art Deco cabinet surface is smooth, slick and makes it so easy to move the quilt. I added a Bright Light, so the lighting is superb and just where I need it at the needle. There is only one problem--speed control.
The machine speed goes from off to medium-fast (for fmq) speed with no in between. I have installed an electronic pedal which made it easier to hold the speed steady, but it did not help with the speed itself or quick transition from off to medium-fast.
Im looking for other vintage machine quilters input to see how you have overcome this handicap.
Since you have replaced the controller which is usually the culprit in a situation like this, the next step is a thorough cleaning and oiling of the whole machine. Something is gummed up or dry somewhere and the machine can't overcome it until it's been given more power than it should take to start it.
Cari