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Hello all, I am Morgan. I own the following machine (see photo) and I’m trying to find its user manual. It is a USMC machine, and there is a metal plate marked 396F on it. Would anyone happen to have an operating manual, documentation, or any information about this model? Thank you very much for your help.

This! The sample you show looked a bit loose. Another trick I've learned is to make casing solution with some saddle soap, it really helps to lubricate the surface and allow for cleaner/smoother more controlled cuts. Give it a try. Also, sometimes I'll run a glass slicker over the surface a bit to help even the compression of the fibers. At any rate, after I've cut for a bit, almost inevitably material builds up on the blade and I will begin to feel a bit of drag, so strop again... and again. Casing solution done right can help prevent any mold forming. I live in a very humid environment, and have had work on the bench for days with no issues. Heck, the first thing I ever tooled got interrupted by a hurricane, stayed in a zip loc bag with no air conditioning in hot conditions for over a week before I could come back. It is now a 3 ring binder with an eagle. Do some experimenting with scraps to see if you have any issues.

The image you show looks like a "T" pocket shape design, and the stitched edge is only 2 layers of leather thick: one pocket and the backing. Leather I've used for pockets is generally around 1.25-2oz. Edge skiving helps a lot.

Thanks, I'll start down that route. Technically it is a BGMC, but they are no longer around and have't been for some time now. I tried contacting them when I first started this thread, but they were already awol then.

The Techsew 2700 is a Juki LS-341 clone. I would use the engineering manuals or video's for the Juki LS-341 or LS-1341. kgg

Ferg, Sorry to hear of your current situation. It has been a pleasure seeing your works and all, I pray for your improved health.

I did finally manage something, not entirely happy, and will adjust for any future designs, but it worked well enough.

That's an incredibly detailed design, well integrated! I really like the texture you used on the background for the perimeter of your floral work, and I can only wish my decorative cuts were as well placed as yours. Nice work!

Well, been a long while since I posted here, life has a way of keeping you busy! I did finally clean up that rats nest, and have been trying to get the machine back in correct timing etc. which has been a real challenge. I feel like the timing belt is quite loose: anyone know how tight it is supposed to be, or is a large amount of slack normal? I have not found how you are supposed to adjust the feed dog timing (vertical timing is not quite right), so if anyone can point me in the right direction there I'd appreciate it. Only videos I've seen are for the 226, which this is not. The Techsew 2700 instructins have the following: 22. Adjusting the timing of feed (Fig. 19) Standard position: When the feed dog appears from the needle plate and begins to feed, the needle should move downward, and is nears the needle plate and aligns with the hole on the plate. Please adjust the position of feed cam and rock shaft crank to adjust the timing of feed. 2) Install the feed cam At first, adjust the stitch length to zero, and open the up. per cover, turn the balance wheel counter clockwise by right hand; divide two screw of the feed cam equally as the oil hold is bisector. Anyone care to translate what that even means??!!? Consew 227 instructions are not much better, and I am not sure they actually relate to the feed dog vertical timing: TIMING OF THE VIBRATING PRESSER FOOT This is the normal timing when, turn the balance wheel toward you, after lowering the presser bar lifter, the vibrating presser foot should reach the feeder earlier than the needle eye comes to, and when the needle raises, the vibrating presser foot should leave the feeder after the needle eye has left the feeder. This is due to the reason that the vibrating presser foot must tightly hold the goods while the needle is passing the goods for avoiding irregular stitches. To adjust this, set the lift of the alternating presser feet to equal, loosen the two screws (3, Fig. 27) and adjust the rotating position of the cam (4, Fig. 27) faster or slower as may be desired, and tighten the screw. Any help is greatly appreciated!!!

Thank you very much. Gotta go and troubleshoot some more. I have a speed reducer between the motor and the machine, so it might be that the motor spins a full rotation and doesn't find the needle position since the machine (where the synchro is) hasn't done a full rotation yet.

Thanks for the compliments. I think a holster would fit but pretty soon you run out of waist. Well my son would, I have a little more. I have sewn across straps and learned the "tear on dotted line" lesson as well. It's a rite of passage. Randy

Jason, First off, just a tip. linking your pictures to outside sources like Imgur is a bit sketchy for some people to click on. Attaching them here on this site where they show up in the post will get more interest. I have had enough Palosanto edgers through here to say those are really suspect. I don't recall any being that rough on the bottom side. that looks unfinished, really unfinished. It looks like they did the first step, they stuck a handle on, and sent it on. Does the groove actually stop before the end of the edger? if so, it's like a flat chisel. Depending on what the top profile is, it could sure be scooping and not cutting a round over.

Sorry to here that. I would post on ( https://www.kijiji.ca/ ). Post an advert of each machine with photo's and a realistic price. kgg

Since you ordered #18 needles order V69 which you get A&E thread as well as others from wawak,com. kgg

No is good! So, I have placed an order for the 135x16x18 needles from Amazon (for convenience). What weight of bonded polyester thread? Where would you purchase?

Uh-oh!

Is it possible that between the slightly larger needle and the fabric point punching thru the sewn material that there isn't enough friction between the needle and vinyl to hold the thread down, so the loop can form consistently? @JukiFan, does the speed of sewing have any effect on how often it skips stitches?

LOL, Fred! My father's mother kept a pair of geese in the fenced in front yard of her farmhouse. You had to walk through the yard to get to the door. They were definitely her 'watch geese'. My mom would take me by the hand, and admonish me to 'watch out for the geese' as we hurried to get through the yard to the front door. One of my aunts kept guinea hens. They wouldn't attack, but they certainly made a lot of noise, alerting the people in the house that someone was outside. Edit: my late husband's name was Roger. Other kids teased him by calling him Roger the dodger, and Roger the lodger. Thought that might help you remember the rhyme. Apparently, both of those rhymes have some not very nice meanings, though he never explained them to me. But Rodger the dodger might fit with this guy not being able to dodge the goose...

Fascinating bit of history! The gloves were made from the skin of unborn calves. The stitching was extremely fine - 32 stitches to the inch! https://limerickslife.com/limerick-gloves/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPffeJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpWGNPdkZadGxEMDUxQUJNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpjhkY4VkujaZbZBxHD_F-wk-QmRrvpSSdjtY6mlOLb_SbQgXo4CkygvN7Me_aem_p9tNbWgEBS2Yl2smZs-1MQ

The synchronizer that came with the stitchman controller has only three wires. Here is a photo of the plug

Completed this notebook a few days ago, see what u think. IMG_0959.mov

In that case you're smarter than me.

I've updated my original post on the stitchman motor to include error codes from the manual I was given.

there are many options out there. sadly many people who sell industrial sewing machines automaticly label it as a machine for heavy materials and leather. and many just arent. they are high speed machines for clothing or household needs. you would like to have a walking foot machine it holds all the layers nicely together as you sew and keep your stitches exactly the same even when you go thru multiple layers of fabric foam and vinyl. like the pfaff 545 or the singer 111w series machines. the k6 models would also do but they are pretty vintage. what ever machine you find google it and see what the options are on it. servo motors are really handy for beginners. reverse is very handy especially in car upholstery work. there are many good models out there. some are better known as others. it al depends on whats for sale locally. also see whats available online in parts. doing car upholstery work or boats and such. zipper feet and welting feet are handy if you wanna add zippers or piping. when testing out a machine especially with clutch motor check how slow you can make it go. wich is handy for corners and going round edges. the slower it goes the more control you have and the better your results wil be