Weight on first floor

My mum has a Brother industrial sewing machine. Must weigh about the same if not more with the stand.

Can be a bit noisy, it has a clutch motor.

 

I would say its about 80kg, combined with the stand and induction/clutch motor.

Should be perfectly fine.

Its the same model as this, got it free from a friend, had to buy a few things. Must be older than me, but precision engineering.

 

JIMBO! RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY!

78kg is around 12.5 stone - the weight of the average adult male human being (wot ain't chubby at least).

So you gotta ask yourself - do you feel lucky? Could your upstairs floor cope with having two groan-ups standing there at the same time? Well, could it? Could it, pun... embroiderer?


Er, the answer is 'yes'...

 

You know the span of the floor joists and their spacing - do you know their actual size?

It really shouldn't be an issue at all - as I said, it's chust like having two adults in the a room - but if you have the floor up for any reason, you might want to take the opportunity to add a further joists where each machine will be - chust to cut down on vibes and stuff.

But it ain't necessary at all.

And obviously having the machines closer to the walls will make them less shaky too - nearer the ends of the joists.

If they are noisy like Jit says, then you could consider laying a sheet of fibre insulation or similar, with perhaps a layer of ply on top. You can get a nice fibre sheet underlay for laminate flooring - it's probably only around 8mm thick - with a layer of 12mm MDF or ply on top - that should provide a nice base for the machines.

What'cha think, Jit? Worth doing?

 

They are cutting corners more and more on these new build Wendy Houses,If they are now putting in floor joists at 2 foot centres.
The 5.8 metre span must be a steel or a hefty piece of timber.

 

If it's a new new house, then it's probably 'composite' joists (or whatever they are called). 'I'-beam shaped, a wee flat rail top and bottom, with what looks like a Sterling-board vertical panel in t'middle. They look well thin, but seem to be really sturdy.

 

Engineered I joist or Easi joist usually today.

 

That's the babies

 

Cool. As you say, against the outer wall is the best place. But, really, not an issue anywhere.

Sis has a 7-year old hoosie with that type of joist - it's as solid as a solid thing upstairs. Far less 'shake' when ye jump up and down that in most traditional builds.

 

Newer models look like they have servo motors, and seem to be quieter - not used on of those. I think servo motors can be purchased to install as well.

I don't mind the noise, but it can transfer through the floor.

The motor is induction, so stops after a few minutes.

Not used continuously so isn't too much of a problem.

 

Anyone ever fitted a servo motor to one of these? ta

 

Was reading up on Brother sewing machines & servo motors & digital speed contol, for a idea to use one for a watchmakers small lathe.
Had a look on Ebay for Brother Energy Saving Servo Motor, look at item number 181909403837 & 381613798826

 

Might look into this, the motor is clutch motor at present. Similar to a car clutch I would imagine.

May get round to checking the disc for wear. Probably never been replaced from new.

 

I wonder if Jimbo's house is detached?

From what Jit says, I can imagine that kind of thrumming noise coming through the building could be pretty hard for neighbs to take...