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Leather Sewing Machines

Lighter weight leathers can be sewn on home machines, but the tough stuff requires commercial or industrial sewing machines. They can be tricky to set up and operate, but can't be beat for production work.

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  1. SAiNTWiLD

    Singer 45K25 Advice Sought

    by SAiNTWiLD

    Hello everyone I have recently purchased a Singer 45K25 as I wanted to complete a leather upholstery project for my car. The machine came with a wheel instead of a foot and the alignment of the wheel was weird where it came down onto the leather. I couldn't sew the upholstery as the wheel grips further away from where I need the pressure to be. I am topstitching if that helps to clarify? So I purchased a foot for the machine and it arrived and I installed it, but now my issue is that even with the presser foot bar wound down to its lowest setting, I still have close to 1cm gap between the foot. and the feed dogs. I sat in t…

    SAiNTWiLD
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  3. Wyowally

    Singer vintage machine I.D. help

    by Wyowally

    I've been asked to come look at this machine. They say they think it is "out of time". I can time almost anything, if that is the problem. Can anyone tell me the model? Any suggestions or resources? Thanks!

    Wyowally
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  4. paqman

    Looking for parts for Adler 67 1 2 3

    by paqman

    Hi all, i have once again acquires more sewing machines. A Local factory is closing and they are tearing it down and they used to make chairs and seats and had lots of machines for sale. A few months back, i bought a few Juki walking foot machines including a LU-563 and LUH-521 as well as a 47W66. I have since sold the LUH double needle machine but kept the other 2. I talked to the owner a few days back and he made me an offer i could not refuse on the last 3 machines he had for sale, an Adler 67, Mitsubishi dy-340 and a Singer 144W (20 in long arm and huge bobbins, this thing is a beast!) The Adler is missing some parts and i need replacements. I woul…

    JulesPDX
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  5. friquant

    Singer 27 Arm Shaft Removal 1 2

    by friquant

    How to remove the arm shaft from a Singer 27 ? Normally, I repair machines leaving them mostly assembled. To step outside of my comfort zone I decided to take one apart. I'm already dreaming of how clean I'll be able to get all the pieces ✨ But it's not clear to me how this arm shaft comes off. In the picture on the left, those two holes go all the way to the shaft. (Oil holes, I presume) 27-arm-shaft.mp4 There are few things inside that have to come loose also, but I'd like to get the arm shaft on its way out first: I think the arm shaft comes out the front of the machine. I removed the set screw just to th…

    friquant
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  6. Dwight

    Got my patcher 1 2

    by Dwight

    I got my patcher . . . set up . . . and working . . . am very happy with it. May God bless, Dwight

    kgg
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  7. Badem

    efka variostop troubleshoot

    by Badem

    Dear all, I have got my hands on a pfaff 561 with an efka variostop motor. I'm a true newbie with (industrial) sewing machines and I really didn't know much about the machine before purchasing and how to value it. I've come across the problem that the machine shuts off when I decrease the pressure on the footpedal (from fast to slow stitching). I don't know what happens, I can only explain it as the experience of lowering the speed in a (clutch) car and the speed becomes too low for the gear and the car finally shuts off. The efka motor of the sewing machine "stutters" and then finally shuts off as if it has short-circuit. I can't restart the motor up until (over) a…

    Dragon2006
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  8. eLeM

    Seeking machine recommendations 1 2 3

    by eLeM

    Hi all, First time poster, but have lurked quite a bit. As I suspect you've encountered countless times before, I'm looking for a machine recommendation. I'm wanting a walking foot with a servo that can do thick marine vinyl for boat seats and leather for leg bags. I'm using a size 20 needle, #92 thread for the boat upholstery, and while my current machine technically WILL do it, it's definitely the wrong machine for the job. Trying not to spend huge money (I know, laugh). I've looked at machines and specs until my eyes bleed and I'm no closer to a decision. Models I've looked at are Juki DNU-1541s, Consew 206RB, and others. Seems like these are both highly regarded…

    kgg
    Last reply by kgg,
  9. Emmet2

    Old Mitsubishi DY-337 Year?

    by Emmet2

    Hello — I’m trying to determine the manufacture year of a Mitsubishi (Chandler) industrial sewing machine, model DY-337. The serial number is 088045 (stamped on the metal nameplate). I can send photos of the nameplate and the whole machine. Can anyone tell me how to decode the serial, or what years this serial range corresponds to? Any help identifying approximate decade of manufacture would be much appreciated. Thank you!

    friquant
    Last reply by friquant,
  10. Klover

    Cobra Class 4 Tension

    by Klover

    Hello! My Cobra Class 4 just arrived. First machine, and I'm trying to get the tension right. Will usually be sewing 5-6 oz - 10-12 oz, so I'm hoping to hit the right tension that can be used for most of my projects so that I don't have to mess with it too much. Will probably stick to 277 bonded nylon thread. The top stitch looks okay for the moemnt, but the bottom stitch looks whacky. Should I loosen the bobbin/bottom tension a little bit? All I've done so far is loosen the top tension about 1 full turn (achieved through small increments). I turned both top tension knobs.

    Klover
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  11. sewguy4ny

    adler 205-370

    by sewguy4ny

    Hi trying to find approximate price range for an adler 205-370 made in germany? Also are parts available for this 15 year old machine?

    Northmount
    Last reply by Northmount,
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