Replace original foot pedal for FW with newer model?
#1
My foot pedal needs rewiring and I'm wondering if I should just replace the whole thing with the type that is more like what today's quilter is used to. Those of you who use your FW often, what do you think? Thanks.
Oh, forgot to ask which company you prefer for ordering parts for FW. Thanks again.
Oh, forgot to ask which company you prefer for ordering parts for FW. Thanks again.
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I have a few of the FW foot pedals here if you need one just PM me. But the only thing about using a newer foot pedal is that they are electronic and will not work with the older machines. So you have to find one that is compatible.
If it just needs rewiring then the pedal is good then? if so it doesnt take a few minutes to rewire it and your good as gold!
Billy
If it just needs rewiring then the pedal is good then? if so it doesnt take a few minutes to rewire it and your good as gold!
Billy
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I was going to replace my FW foot controller but the more that I read about the replacement controllers not working as well as the button controllers, the more I decided to see if I could fix what was wrong with the one that I had. When I plugged in the cord the light would work but the motor didn't do anything.
A little research (I love the internet) and I was able to solve the problem and get it working. Just so you know, I have never, ever even so much as looked at the inside of a foot controller....never mind fix one!!! :shock:
Come to find out....it wasn't even a problem with the foot controller it was the fact that I took the carbon brush out of the motor and had put it back in the wrong way. I just turned it the other way and VIOLA!!!! But while I had the controller apart I adjusted it for speed and put a little bit of lubricant on the hinge that was sticking when I stepped on the controller.
A little research (I love the internet) and I was able to solve the problem and get it working. Just so you know, I have never, ever even so much as looked at the inside of a foot controller....never mind fix one!!! :shock:
Come to find out....it wasn't even a problem with the foot controller it was the fact that I took the carbon brush out of the motor and had put it back in the wrong way. I just turned it the other way and VIOLA!!!! But while I had the controller apart I adjusted it for speed and put a little bit of lubricant on the hinge that was sticking when I stepped on the controller.
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