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Things to know in order to succeed on the Consew should include:
 
Things to know in order to succeed on the Consew should include:
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·       Questions on the safety protocol (eye protection?)--yes!
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Familiarity with the contents of the manual located in the top drawer of the storage unit under the serger/sewing machine table will promote your success on the Consew. It's full of misspellings and grammatical errors for now,  nevertheless, it's helpful. Where it ceases to be helpful is in the description of the clutch motor which our Consew no longer possesses; our Consew has a servo motor. To understand why you should be happy about this, please view the first 5'44" of this video:
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·       The difference between the servo and clutch motors; maybe the advantages of the servo over the clutch motor, so folks appreciate the greater ease and safety. (From the video I found; see below. Nick has this video for preview.)
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{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lavkvsU5ltk&ab_channel=AlexanderDyer}}
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·      Questions on the sections of the uploaded, reformatted, and corrected (mostly spelling, grammar, and formatting errors) operating manual which are pertinent to the demo. (Nick, I have specific suggestions for formatting the manual that I think I should submit to you in a separate document.)
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·      Anatomy of the machine making certain they can identify everything they need to get through the safety protocol.
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(Nick, Summer is working on preparing the manual for upload.)
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Please refer to the manual to learn the anatomy of the machine. You will need to know how to replace a broken or damaged needle. The needle must be seated with the scarf to the right. See this article regarding a needle's structure: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_machine_needle
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[[File:S-and-z-twist-figure.png|250px|thumb|right|The difference between S-twist and Z-twist thread.]]
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On the Consew you must use z- or left twist thread for upper/needle thread, but you can use either s-/right or z-/left twisted thread for lower/bobbin thread. If you're interested in knowing more, see [https://www.servicethread.com/blog/left-twist-vs.-right-twist-industrial-sewing-thread-differences-and-applications this explanation].
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·      The anatomy of a needle, so they insert it facing the correct direction—scarf to the right.
      
·       Question proving they know the difference between S- and Z-twist in thread and how that relates to proper threading of the machine. Attach the diagram, or insert a link to the diagram. (Because if they use thread with the wrong twist for the needle, the machine will jam up.)
 
·       Question proving they know the difference between S- and Z-twist in thread and how that relates to proper threading of the machine. Attach the diagram, or insert a link to the diagram. (Because if they use thread with the wrong twist for the needle, the machine will jam up.)
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https://makernexuswiki.com/wiki/Consew_206RB-4_Walking_Foot_Industrial_Sewing_Machine This is the wiki for some folks who have a very similar machine. Most of their links look good, but should be viewed before being adopted--just to be sure they're relevant. The text is very good--terms and directions are clear and correct; I'd imitate that as much as possible.
 
https://makernexuswiki.com/wiki/Consew_206RB-4_Walking_Foot_Industrial_Sewing_Machine This is the wiki for some folks who have a very similar machine. Most of their links look good, but should be viewed before being adopted--just to be sure they're relevant. The text is very good--terms and directions are clear and correct; I'd imitate that as much as possible.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_machine_needle--The scarf of the needle is referred to in the directions for changing the needle in the operating instructions manual for the machine.
      
https://www.superiorthreads.com/education/thread-twist-explained--'S' and 'Z' twists are very clearly explained. On the Consew you must use 'left twisted thread for upper/needle thread, but you can use either right or left twisted thread for lower/bobbin thread.' According to the folks at Superior the terms left and right twist are not correct terminology. They have a video embedded in the article that explains everything. The Consew needs Z-twist for the needle; Z-twist is the same as left twist. It might be nice to have a loupe among our tools, so students can check this before they thread the machine.
 
https://www.superiorthreads.com/education/thread-twist-explained--'S' and 'Z' twists are very clearly explained. On the Consew you must use 'left twisted thread for upper/needle thread, but you can use either right or left twisted thread for lower/bobbin thread.' According to the folks at Superior the terms left and right twist are not correct terminology. They have a video embedded in the article that explains everything. The Consew needs Z-twist for the needle; Z-twist is the same as left twist. It might be nice to have a loupe among our tools, so students can check this before they thread the machine.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lavkvsU5ltk (Helps explain the difference between the machine as it was originally powered--by a clutch motor, and as it is powered now--with a servo motor. Should offer some reassurance to newbies that they will be able to operate the Consew safely. Also, helps explain why parts of our manual aren't relevant.)
      
Let me know if you'd like me to find any other instructional materials.
 
Let me know if you'd like me to find any other instructional materials.
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* Bobbin: The metal drum that holds the lower thread.
 
* Bobbin: The metal drum that holds the lower thread.
 
* Foot:
 
* Foot:
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[[File:S-and-z-twist-figure.png|250px|thumb|right|The difference between S-twist and Z-twist thread.]]
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On the Consew you must use left twisted thread for upper/needle thread, but you can use either right or left twisted thread for lower/bobbin thread.
      
User Manual
 
User Manual

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