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They relisted it for way less later snot sure if it ever sold http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/-/121833070621 EDIT: and here it is again: http://www.ebay.com/itm/GRITZNER-PATENT-LEATHER-SEWING-MACHINE-VERY-RARE-/122352734794

I don´t hold you back - take the chance (and time - how long do you drive from ES to DE?) - could be a good deal. From just seeing the condition of the badges I´d say it could be in excellent condition. Quite small pictures though.

I think that could be a nice one but too far away for me.

Acrylic needle plate - EXCELLENT IDEA - not only for Cowboy 4500

Is it probably the shuttle race spacer where the thread keeps hanging? Aren´t there different size shuttle race spacers out there? At least the 441 parts list shows a range of spacers in the listing. Idea is when you add a thinner spacer (don´t know in what thickness they come) the hook goes in a bit deeper and then there is a bit more clearance between "shuttle driver tip" and shuttle so the thread can easier pass through. Just a a wild guess guess Or try thinner thread and check it it still does the same thing... Have attached a 441 type parts list where the spacers are listed (#44 -#50) part-441.pdf

I don´t wanted you to remove the pictures of this interesting machine entirely. But people (too) often quote posts just because they want to notify the original poster that they have answered a post (I think) but this only works when notifications are turned on (AFAIK). That for sure makes sense (sometimes) but quoting a long post incl. all pictures just makes the threads annoyingly long. I´d recommend editing a quote text to a reasonable minimum and remove all pictures except the member has a question that requires a certain picture in the quote. Thats all I wanted to say. Just my 2 cents.

aaaahh - well - folks - if you quote a post it would be good you´d remove the pictures from the quote - this makes a thread annoyingly looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong w/o giving new information... I´m not a mod but I think you know what I mean... - no offense! The pictures Gregg posted now appear 3 times in one thread - does not make sense, or does it?

I see the manual w/o being logged in / signed up on google - I can download it as a ready PDF. I have no problems...

It for sure sews leather - domestic machines also sew leather - question is it the right machine for your project. Sewing a few straight lines on some scrap leather is not really leather work - if you know what I mean.

Read the manual - if it still does not work ask again. No offense but the manual should always be the 1st check. Not for 111G156 in particular but the threading is the same https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8SsIFb6Bqz7bjBSb2Y2cjlMNGs/view

I think privacy is very important. But country and / or region should be mandatory during the registration and it should be shown in the public profile in the forum thread. No country / region = no registration. I think a ZIP or even narrowed down to county or town is a bit too much and should be optional. I´d send a message to all members (should be possible in a high end forum like this) that they HAVE TO update their profile with country / region.

I´m using AdBlock Plus for Firefox - but it happens that some sites tell you to turn it off because they live from the adds - well thats their opinion my opinion is I don´t want to see theses adds and I don´t even click them so why bother. And IF I want to see adds I can turn it on again but that almost never happens. Even if a site blocks their content because of the use of ABP you can turn it on temporarily... I also have turned off the web notifications in my browser this reduced some annoying notification pop ups too. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus/?src=cb-dl-featured

I´d think twice if you really want this machine for leather work. It´s for sure great for very heavy canvas and webbing work. Look at it, test sew it and then decide.

Sounds like a good deal. If it really is a 30-5 then it is a small (standard) bobbin machine but it is using 332 L (LONG) needles instead of the standard 332 / 29x1 needles. These needles 332 L are 10mm longer than 332 needles. Just wanted to have it mentioned. You can find a manual for this machine here: Adler Class 30 Manual To get in touch with the seller click the gray REPLY button top left side above the picture.

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I think ideal is a flat bed machine with wheel feed (dog) and roller foot. If the 345 is very cheap I´d buy it anyway! How much is it? When you make sharp turn while sewing the stitches become longer / shorter. There are some interesting Videos from Lisa Sorrell (Boot maker) showing her technique - check her other videos too.

Should be mentioned in the Consew 206 manual Page 14. 206RB-5 Instruction Manual - Consew 206RB-5 Parts Book - Consew The hook supporting plate (#4 see attached parts list page 14) has a small finger which holds the inner parts of the hook in place so the outer part can rotate. The small finger 0n #4 has to sit inside the notch (see pictures)

and the adjustment manual: Adjustment Manual-Pfaff-138.pdf

I have attached a list of sub classes and parts list Pfaff 138 Unterklassen.pdf Pfaff 138 Teileliste.pdf

I´d take the 138 too. I once owned one - very smooth running machine when properly set up (as most other sewing machines too). It is more or less the forerunner of the 438. I´m not sure if it has a build it oil pup or if it is wick oiled (from a reservoir) most built in oil pumps work at high sewing speed only. Also the 438 has a timing belt which sooner or later needs to be replaced (maybe tomorrow - maybe in 5 years) and replacing these belts often is a pain ITA or cost some good money. The 138 has a drive shaft instead (is it called drive shaft?) which needs no replacement. The only known problem of the 138 is probably that the zigzag adjuster could be gummed but thats something you can solve with heat and oil w/o bigger problem. When your zig zag adjuster is not gummed - even better. The 138 is well documented as well you find everything from manual to parts list and service instructions online. Though I have not checked for the 438. However - If I had to choose I´d take the 138.

Interesting combination with a patcher treadle base... not easy to work with in this combination I think.

feed up the arm + zig zag I guess - stitch length adjuster seems to be right of then front wheel - though not sure, I think I never have seen one of these before.

2nd what Bob said - they will never ever fit! The K50´s sub class gearbox has a total different design.

The side wheel is for comfort because you cannot reach the and wheel. Seems to be a zig zag machine the lever that slides behind the what makes me think this... Don´t know the Class of this machine.

me too...