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  1. Oakley
    @Jakeline If you don't want to scratch anything you could build something like that. I used 4 furniture feet which can be adjusted in heigth and a wooden panel. It's a clean and quite cheap solution.
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    Hello, can somebody identify that sewing machine? It looks quite cool and heavy duty but I can't find any information about the producer. Thank you for your help. Regards
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    Thank you for the help. I don't think that somebody modified the machine. Like Uwe showed, it seems that they produced it like that. If it's possible at all to change the stitch length it seems to be very much work if Constabulary is right. Probably that's not the right machine for me even if the machine itself doesn't seem to be very expensive. A new one like that would for sure cost a small fortune.
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    Hello, probably one of the specialists can help me. Is there a way to adjust the stitch length at that kind of machine or is it fix? Thank you in advance. Regards
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    Thank you for your help. The shops I found who can order the original part are stunningly expensive like Uwe wrote. I asked somebody who welds and solders but he wasn't sure if it would work because it could be hardened material. A used part in working condition would be fine, too.
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    Hello, can somebody help me. I need a needle plate for a Pfaff 595 (post bed machine). If somebody knows a source with a quite reasonable price I would be thankful. Regards Oakley
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    I think that's not a real walking foot machine. Compare it to walking foot machines like the Pfaff 145 or Pfaff 1245 they have two alternating feet and are much better for leatherwork. Unfortunately they are most likely more expensive. It always depends on the price but i would choose another machine.
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    I'm going to sell this hand operated leather cutter. It's nearly in perfect condition, shows only little signs of use. It can cut even sole leather and the hardest veg tanned hides very easily. Shipping only within Europe. If somebody is interested please write me a short message. Price: 240€+shipping
  9. Oakley
    You can also use suede or leather which is a bit rough. That works for me quite well, even on glass tables.
  10. Oakley
    It seems that the blade is broken or grinded down too much.
  11. Oakley
    What's the temperature range the professional fileteuse edge creasers have? I think there's another way to get a professional tool for much less than 700$
  12. Oakley
    I think you loosened the upper thread tension a little bit too much, try to increase it step by step. If that doesn't work you could decrease the lower thread tension a bit, but I always try to use the upper thread tension first.
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    I have/had a few similar machines. In Germany they are called Rodi and were made by Rafflenbeul. I don't know how much they are in the US but I think $75,00 is quite a lot. I think Mr. Bruce Johnson is absolutely right, this machine will always mark your leather. I wouldn't try to grind the groves away, some of them don't transport too good with grooves, without I think it doesn't work at all. These machines work well only with thick leather, even with a sharp knife. I would have a look first if you can get a blade with the right measurements and how much it is, if you really want to buy it, some of the parts are quite expensive or don't fit to the old machines.
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    I'm not sure if there's a tannery, but of course wholesaler. If you google you find a lot of them, I think that most of the big ones can order exotics, too. In Germany for example I found http://www.lederhandel-schwemann.de/ they sell gators, crocs, snakes... I don't know where you're from, but if you are willing to pay, you can get them without a problem. Just call one, I think they have it or can tell you another adress.
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    Here are two sellers in Germany which sell exotic leathers. I never bought there anything, but both have a quite good assortment. http://bladesandmore.de // http://www.tierpraeparator.de/
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    I wouldn't try to get the same colour like the bag itself, that's really difficult. I would choose a different one, for example black if the stitching is black, too.
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    They look really nice !!! The only thing I would change is the unpolished/undyed edge, but that's a matter of taste. In my opinion they would look even better with a finished edge. Is that your own pattern or is it available somewhere?
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    I found the problem. The threaded rod is faulty in the last few turns, which prevents the knob from turning. I try to find this part as a spare one, unfortunately it's not a standard thread which would make it much easier.
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    Hello, I bought a Pfaff 345, unfortunately I've got a small problem with the stitching legth adjustment. I can't turn the knob stronger than 2mm. Does somebody knows how to solve that problem. In the pictures you can see the longest and the smallest length adjustment, possible at the moment. Thank you. Regards, Oakley
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    I have/ had a few of these machines. I think there's no proper solution to get rid of these marks, that's the way it works and transports the leather. These machines were designed to skive and cut welts, here you have no problem with the marks. You can't cut an side angled channel with these machines, for that you need a machine like a Junker Ruh R28.
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    Hello, I've got an old clutch motor by Georgii-Kobold which was the motor of an old Pfaff. Unfortunately the lever which is connected to the pedal goes to the back, which was fine with the old rack. Now I want to use the motor with a new rack, is there a chance to turn the lever? I can take it off but then the direction of rotation is wrong (the motor starts if I push the lever upwards). Can I solve the problem easily? Thank you for your help. Regards Oakley
  22. Oakley
    I think DS-Straps is right. Of course each colour is a different layer. Only the top is made out of Python. It seems like the edges aren't finished at all. If you cut the layers with a sharp knife it looks like that.
  23. Oakley
    Thank you for the help. I raised the needle bar a little bit and now the 134-35 works fine. The only problem I got left is that the needle touches the lower part of the shuttle unit. Can the whole part be moved a bit to the right?
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    I tried the 134-35 but it was too long. The eye of the needle was too low. I think if the timing is correct I need a needle which is shorter than a 134-35 and longer than a 134. Is the 135x17 in between?
  25. Oakley
    I bought a Pfaff 145-6C/D H3SMN. Unfortunately the shuttle doesn't catch the upper thread. I guess that the needle System I use is the wrong one. I googled and found that it needs 134-35 needles. Is that right? For me the needles seem to be to long. The machine came with 459R needles which have a too small upper part. 621 which are too thick and 134 needles which seem to be too short. I hope somebody can help me. Thank you in advance.
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