gunk Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Hi all, My first post here, and like many new members I am looking for advice on a machine purchase. I have the opportunity to buy a pfaff545 H2 B6 but am unsure whether it will do the heavier leather work. It is hard to find info on the H3, and any advice would be greatly appreciated. The H3 seems much more common. Thanks in advance , Ken Melbourne Australia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted January 27, 2015 gunk, The H2 is for a lighter material. I believe the lift is the same as the H3 but the hole in the feed dog and inside foot was probably smaller to accommodate the smaller needle and lighter thread. The Stitch length should be a maximum of 6mm. How heavy of leather do you want to sew? This 545 is a B class machine meaning the balance wheel may be smaller than on a C or D class. If the hole in the feed dog is too small, it can be enlarged to accommodate a 160 needle t0 180 needle. Needle system would either be 134-35 or a 190. Send us pics of it if you can. glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunk Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Hi Glen. Thanks for responding. I will attach pics. I have just picked the machine up. It was 200 aus $. I plan to make canvas gear bags (webbing reinforced), archery leather gear such as "traditional" quivers, bow covers in leather etc. Not sure at this stage how heavy a leather I will end up working in but I hope to be able to sew belts, knife holsters and that type of thing. It has the old motor on it so I guess I will need to change this to get a slower speed. rgds Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
