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for sure not what you are looking for but his is my "thread depot". Its from an old cobblers shop and it actually was a rubber heels cabinet.

wondering what you want to use this machine for... I think for most purposes a 301 lock stitch is - well - just better...

I´m sure it would. You need a tension unit the thread is running trough or a complete Bobbin winder which suits your bobbins. Most table mounted bobbin winders have a tension unit build in. It also has to accommodate the huge thread spool. Many variants are possible but depends on how you build the winder. So far my winders all work all very well. I also have to make one for 133K / 132K bobbins sooner or later.

says the chain smoker to the tobacco dealer

Whats wrong with your "ebay binders"? I´m using "cheap" binders too - not a single problem with them. I run ~1mm cotton tape through them. What machine are you using?

Thanks a lot Here is a list of subclasses for the Dürkopp 17 and 18 Class (German language - sorry). I think this list is from the early 1930´s

HOLY SMOKES - what a nice chunk of cast iron. But its not a needle feed, right? I guess its a top feed only machine - though I´m not sure. Would like to see some close up pictures.

uploading right now - hope it will work - as I said I´m no video artist (obviously)

Mike - unfortunately I most likely will not keep it - though the stitch length and the whole machine is really tempting to keep but I do not have enough space for it and I do not have enough work for another patcher. I cannot justify it to myself (though it sucks a bit). Yet no Video but I figured I can sew up to 9-10mm thick material with it. I´m no video artists so I will try to put something together that is worth watching - hopefully.

Indeed! But I had to make some adjustments on the cam that controls the thread lever and the hook that garbs the thread - I ended with 8.5mm when practical sewing and so far no skipping stitches. I think I have to do fine tuning but it can´t be much. I will test some thicker materials too - this is 2.5mm synthetic material. I´m really impressed! I never expected this stitch length from a decades old patcher machine! I mean if you compare this with old Singer 29K´s or Adler 30 of the same age ... thats really impressive!!!

Jimi, I´ll let you know if it works better with or without the Pfennig I´m almost done. I think I can finish it later today - maybe tomorrow if it needs some tuning... I just did some dry stitches and increased the stitch length contentiously - HOLY SMOKES - seems it can do 9mm - 9.5mm long stitches. Thats not even mention in the manual and by far the longest stitch length I ever have seen from a patcher machine - longest yet was 7mm on a CLAES. I´m pretty impressed! Will post pictures and maybe a Video when I´m done

Not my business but maybe someone is interested. This Ebay seller (NOT ME) has some cheap (I think they are) lots of clicker dies for the shoe business. https://www.ebay.de/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_localstpos=27313&_fcid=77&_ssn=bumbumobelix&item=253215197138&_clu=2&gbr=1&_osacat=0&_stpos=27313&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xstanz.TRS0&_nkw=stanz&_sacat=0 If someone is really interested I could forward them if the seller will not ship to the US or elsewhere. I just think its a bargain, isn´t it?

I´d check the needle hight and the the needle hook timing.

WOW - now thats a beauty! very nice original decals

These motors are not bad! Especially for lighter applications - but when you sew slow all the time they tend to become "quite warm" and you can smell it. however they are really nor bad!

Maybe a Sutton Rapid E 317 Manual helps a bit: Rapid E 317.pdf

The position of the cam pulley and the drive cam (inside the casting) on the top shaft for sure matters. But on the shaft you should see marks from the set screws so should be possible to put hem back in the right place. Gear box needs to be assembled correctly but if you have the manual it should show a picture of how the gear box should be assembled. I´ll attach it just for the case 29k71-71-73 Service Manual and Parts List.pdf

are you using round point or leather needles for denim?

seems your machine already is set up as a binder machine...

soooo - seems its not too special. - I thought it was... I`m sometimes thinking the same when it comes to vintage Singer sewing machines

Depends on how your machine is setup - (throat plate, feed dog, presser feet) Please post some pictures of your machine. I´m sure most sewing machine dealers can support you with binder attachments. F.I. check with Toledo Sewing Machines, OH or Keystome Sewing Machines, PA - both have a good reputation here and have a banner on top of this site

simple edge rollers are quite universal fitting they mount to the flat bed with 2 or 1 thumb screws. You should have 2 threaded holes that line up with the presser feet

Alex - haven´t you bought the speed reducer a while a go? Not your cup of tea this thingy?