Featherweight controller questions
 

I bought a featherweight at auction a while back and have not messed with it. I just put it on the shelf and ignored it (it is a well used machine). I decided to see if it works and first rattle out of the box, the controller wasn't in the box.

I don't remember if it came with a controller or not (controller +wiring and plugs). I have one that may or may not be the right one, but it wasn't in the case with the machine. It looks pretty much like the 15-91 and 201-2 assembly with a wire to the wall, one to the controller itself and 3 prong plug that fits the machine. (The whole assembly will have to be rewired as it's not in good condition.)

Is there a way to tell if this one will fit without wiring it and trying it out?

bkay

Hi Bkay, it should fit a 3 prong receptacle like this, even though the FW's will look a bit different. Did I answer your question??



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Not exactly. If my logic is correct, the plug is the same. The only difference is how the wires are attached.Ishould just look up how the featherweight wires are connected. Then, replace the wires, clean up the controller and it should work, assuming the motor is in decent condition. Yes?

bkay

I've never had any problems switching 3-pin plugs/controller combination between machines. I even put one on a 319 that the power was hard wired to the motor. I put a 3-pin controller/plug and it worked fine. I have switched 3-pin plug/controllers between 15, 66. 221 and the 319.

Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.

Yep, jsut do it.

I can confirm they're all wired the same as well. The same foot controllers (both vintage and modern) work on my 15-91, 201-2, and Featherweight.

Welocme to the board Williaty. and thanks for the confirmation.