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Howdy, I have a belt buckle that I am trying to make a belt for. I believe I know the correct way to attach and run the leather belt with this buckle but I figured I would ask here first to find out. So if anyone knows how to use this buckle on a belt I would muchly appreciate your input!! Thanks!
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Thank you very much Uwe and northmount. I will switch out the plug and get a converter to get the machine up an running. That being said though, I still need to find a manual to be able to properly use the functions that this sewing machine is setup for, right? Otherwise whatever settings it was last used in will be what it is set at when I turn it on? I am guessing there is not a way to use just the motor without the extras? Thank you!
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Uwe, I have added two pictures of the power cord. One is of the end with the plug taken apart and the other picture is of the end that goes into the box. The brown, green and blue wires that my index finger is on are the only wires that make up the cord. I have also been talking to my uncle who used to be an electrician and he said if the motor says it is single phase, then that is what he believes it is. And I have not had any success in finding manuals for the control box.
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Tinker Taylor - yes that is a crack. Uwe - I have attached pictures of the box with the power switch, I also opened it up and took pics. I have also added pictures of the control box and motor. I even took off the cover of the control box and took pics. The only other sticker I found was on the box with the power switch so I have added a pic of that too. SARK9 - I have never owned a sewing machine before and I did not expect to get one with all of these features. No I do not need all of the features so even if I removed them but kept the pneumatic ones wouldn't that be ineffective because it all runs off the control box? Constabulary - As far as I know, I have no use for all of these extra features, I am really understanding why Uwe said "for the novice leather sewing hobbyist it may be more of a setup and maintenance headache". Switching everything back to manual and getting a different servo motor is sounding very ideal. KenG - That is what I am really considering doing.
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Thank you Uwe and sandyt for all of your very helpful information! Here are some more pics of the sewing machine setup. Uwe, I have included a picture of the end of the power cord, do you know if there is an adapter I could get to work with the converter you mentioned because it doesn't look like it would work with the converter. I would rather use a converter than run a new circuit line. And this sewing machine needs to be cleaned up. I have also included the extra parts that came in the drawer of the table.
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Thanks sandyt and Uwe! The sewing machine did come from someone who was using it for a large volume of work, I guess it could have been considered a small factory. I won the sewing machine in an auction, I was able to see the machine before the final auction but the room was really crowded with other items and there was no outlet nearby so I just asked what questions I could think to ask about the sewing machine. In the small amount of time I looked at the sewing machine I did not notice all of the extras that were attached, not that they would have deterred my interest in the sewing machine though. I know this is a good sewing machine and now I know that it has a good motor as well as all of the other extras so I am willing to adapt to get be able to use this sewing machine. If I have to put a different servo motor on it for now (if that is possible) I will but I will keep everything that is installed on the sewing machine right now for when I am ready for it in the future. Uwe, I will get more pictures and post them. One other thing, I believe there is a 220V line in the building where my shop is located but unfortunately it is located on the complete opposite side of where I am at. I will have to talk to the landlord to find out if it is true.
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Ok, I got a Pfaff 545-H4-6/01. I know this is a really good machine but now I am trying to learn it and I could really use some help. I am very new to sewing machines but I am going to do what it takes to learn them. The first thing I need help on is the motor, I want to put a servo motor on it for better efficiency and being able to sew at slower speeds etc. but this machine has a lot of extras I have not seen on a machine and I do not know what exactly changing out the motor would involve. I am attaching a lot of pics to show what is on this Pfaff. I cannot even turn the motor on yet because the power cord is a 2nd phase cord (I think) and I only have the standard outlets in my shop. Anyways the motor is a Quick Rotan Synchro 6040. One thing that has me kind of baffled, the guy who I got the machine from said something about needing an air compressor hooked up to raise the walking foot. I think that is what he said but I am not sure if that is exactly what he was talking about. So this is a clutch motor right? Can I change the motor out and put a servo motor on the Pfaff? And what are all of the extra hookups on the back of the machine head? Thank you in advance. I can also take pictures of any specific part of the machine if someone needs to see it. the first 9 pics are of the motor and the last 3 are pics of the attachments on the back of the head of the sewing machine. Thanks a lot!
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So I looked at the Singer 153 k 103 sewing machine and decided it wasn't the machine for me. I wasn't able to run the machine because it was in a room that was completely filled with obstacles to get around and it wasn't plugged in but the owner said it ran fine and that he oiled it every time he used it. I got a different machine instead but thank you all for your help!! I'll probably be asking for more help soon! Thank you!!
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Thank you very much for the help and information dikman, Uwe, shoepatcher and Constabulary. I'm trying to setup a time to meet the owner and look at the machine, I will definitely request to test the machine and find out what it's life has been like. Thank you again, I really appreciate it.
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Thank you Constabulary, the only sewing machine I see listed in the Ismacs is Singer 153 w 103, is this the same as the 153 k 103? And with changing the parts you mentioned, would this be a good machine for sewing leather?
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Thanks a lot Uwe! I am not sure if it was repainted dikman.
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Thanks Gump, the sewing machine I am looking at must be the 153 k 103. I know nothing about sewing machines but I am trying to learn because I have this Singer I am looking at. Any information you have on it would be helpful. For instance, I don't even know what thread size this Singer can use. Here is the best picture of the sewing machine that I have Uwe, I cannot read the model number because the picture is too blurry. That is why I thought it was a Singer 152 k 103, because that is what it was listed as. Thanks!
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Can anyone give me any information on a SINGER 152K103. I cannot find any information about this sewing machine and I have one I am looking at. Thanks alot!
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I do form my leather before I dye it, the dye and burnishing are done last. It's sandals that I put in the water so they are soft and adjustable before they go on my feet. When the sandals are put into the water, some dye bleeds out. I use alcohol based Fiebing's dye, could this be why?
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Hey all, I am trying to find a dye that won't bleed out of the edges of leather when I get the leather wet. I put dye on the edge of some skirting leather and then burnish the edge with gum tragacanth and beeswax. When I put the leather into some water to soften it up after it is done, some dye comes off. Is there a dye that will soak into the leather and not bleed out when it gets wet? Thanks in advance!