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Chinese patcher Machine modification



Upgraded plastic wheel handle. Used the backend of an old awl and adapted it to the turn wheel. The handle even provided storage for small items. This mod allows more grip and control when sewing over the little plastic wheel it had. Also added extra thread guide and spool platform.

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Egits

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I used a Harbor Freight Bench Grinder stand. Inexpensive and very stabile stand for the patcher.

 

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TexasCharlie

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I had the original patcher that was over a 100 years old back then. I was told it was a sail patcher, used by the Chinese to repair junk sails. Had several of those Chinese dragon decals they like so much on it. I used it when making cases to help mate the bodies. Like the Mason Shriner Fez hat case I show below. I used a 5-inch wide piece to henge the top and to mate the body. That machine's long narrow throat same me many hours from hand stitching.

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