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It has a chain to a knee lift, pretty cool. I attached the single document that came with the servo. I'll look into the pulley, thanks!

The guy I bought this from seemed to think it had reverse, but I was pretty sure these didn't have that. He works as an upholsterer but hasn't used the machine in a while, so I wonder about that. I'm happy to do the poor man's reverse for now, as my projects are not my main income and are sporadic at best. Half the joy of this machine for me is the machine itself and《tinkering》:)

Thank you!

Glad you got a machine. Now you are going to have to learn the "poor mans reverse". Three stitches forward, turn the material 180 degrees, sew three stitches, turn the material back 180 degrees and do your seam. Rinse and repeat at the end of your seam. This method will lock your seam at the beginning and at the end. kgg

I moved your post to leather sewing machines. I think the guys here will have more experience shipping and transporting sewing machines safely.

Thank you Bruce!

Lovely, unusual items! Do you have these available on Etsy too? I have seen something similar there. They are in my list of things to purchase and make, the trains and the dog.

Yep, a slippery slope that leads into a rabbit hole!

Congratulations! Can we get a good photo of the back of the machine? Specifically I'm looking for what attachment points the machine head has for a knee lift / foot lift. Having a knee or foot lift is quite convenient...worth putting in the effort to source/install one. I used to have a motor controller that said "by consew" like that. It had a minimum speed of 200rpm. If you haven't already, I suggest finding a manual for the motor controller and making sure the minimum speed is indeed set for 200. (Factory default is probably higher than that) Also, if you don't have a 45mm pulley yet, they are easy to come by, for example here: https://www.amazon.com/KKUANG-Industrial-Aluminium-Electric-Clutches/dp/B0DLGNBZFQ It will slow down your minimum speed at the hand wheel, and increase the torque at the hand wheel.

You did good, got a real bargain there. They are good solid machines and it should serve you well.

My first call would be to Campbell-Randall. They are on here as a member but you will get faster results calling them.

I’ve found a singer 29k171 that is an offer I can’t pass up in Connecticut where I’m visiting. I live in AZ does anyone have any ideas on how I can get this monster back home with me for the most reasonable cost? Thanks!

I just wanted to thank everyone that responded to my other post looking for help picking a machine. Without your advice, I might have ended up with a much more expensive machine and disappointment. Instead, I spent $200 and a several hours cleaning and swapping out the motor on this beautiful Singer 211g165. I got the servo for free from a friend that had it lying around collecting dust, so I got a great deal on that! Anyway, allow me to show off DeVille #9 (the factory it once lived in, and the number on the table). If anyone has stories to tell of theirs, helpful info and links, etc. please share!

welcome and nice items

Beautiful work with some unique style. well done.

Hello Today my skiver decided to literally scream at me and shut off. She still gets power but will not turn on. I don’t have a manual and it’s such an old machine I can’t find much info online. Has anyone had this issue? I appreciate any help you can give me. It’s a Fortuna HIGH PRECISION BAND KNIFE SPLITTING MACHINE Thank you Morgan

Great work! Welcome!

What fun stuff! I love all of it.

Thanks for the kind words. I'm gonna have to look for a set of maple grips now haha.

Pictures this afternoon. From the tool marks and screw heads I think this was worked on several times for sure. I'll update. Thanks!

You're on a slippery slope now. Might as well start saving up for that walking foot industrial.

Thanks everybody! With the thread I have and a 110-18 needle it’s working good! I’m traveling slow but somewhat erratic on this practice piece. Will check the chart! Thanks! Dano

does not sound like a 7-34 - just from what I have in mind it sounds a bit like Singer 7-10 (or similar) thread regulator spring - but I´m just guessing... We need pictures I´d say. 😉 Barrel hooks always appear a bit sloppy cause the thread needs to slide around it.

The largest needle commonly available for domestic sewing machines is a #18/110. I once found some #20 needles for an old iron body Singer from yesteryear. Those machines held up much better than the plastic body machines of today. I mentioned this because most so-called Upholstery thread is #69 bonded nylon. This size is normally sewn using a #18 (Metric 110) needle. Leather point needles work best on leather, as opposed to round points. You should be able to get a decent stitch using #69 thread with a #18 needle by balancing the bobbin vs top tension and enough foot pressure to keep the leather from lifting with the ascending needle. But, if you plan to sew leather on a regular basis, buy an iron body walking foot machine that's mounted on a 20 x 48 inch industrial k-legs frame and table and powered by a 3/4 HP servo motor.

I did mean the marketplace here. That's why I linked to it. In fact, I'm not on fb so it never occurred to me that there might be confusion... 😄