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  1. Constabulary
    ha ha - and again I have learned something So I better shut up here @ David - so forget my message regarding the disc splitter seems you don´t need it.
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    you have to run the thread between the discs not on top of them.... That may help a bit already...
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    the 45K68 was designed as a sole stitcher machine AKAIK so it may be different to other 45K´s. I actually never have seen one live so I don´t know the difference in particular but when you look at the parts list it may help you. Seems the lever is designed that way have attached the parts list 45K 68 69 71.pdf EDIT: poor quality PDF as I had to compress is the linked one is better: http://hensewfiles.com/PDFs/SINGER 45K68.pdf
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    sure - it´s timeless and always looks good and the hammer tone paint is covering small surface irregularities very good and - I ran out of pink and purple. Gigi - you forgot to mention "Dan the Picker" who drove this thing all the way across Europe.
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    That really is an amazing chunk of metal. Was not always fun to restore but turned out quite good. Actually the first skiver I ever have touched and I really was impressed by the well designed gear drive system. Some sticky heavy duty grease should reduce the sound a bit. Glad it is working well.
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    Uwe, once again - an excellent Video! What else can I say.... You have reinvented the hook timing - the dial and eraser wedge is a great idea...
  7. Constabulary
    Maybe an Adler 166 / 266 - just a suggestion.
  8. Constabulary
    Excellent invention! Should not be too difficult as a DIY as well. However its great some one wrecked his brain!
  9. Constabulary
    Sounds like a good deal. The 138 I´d start with a size 100 / 120 (metric) needle and the other with size 120 /140 needle (metric). Singer parts will most likely not fit - maybe a few screws or springs but within a brand some parts are interchangeable since f.i. the 69 is using a lot of parts of the 67 /167 and the 335 parts of the 145 / 545 and so forth... BTW - the 138 has gearboxes (usually 3 - 2 on connection shaft and 1 for hook driving) I´d clean them and fill with new grease
  10. Constabulary
    at least closer than the 45K in Germany Who know´s maybe you start a carpet business soon. I just wanted to give a hint for a similar machine (like the Gritzner)
  11. Constabulary
    I´d check with Keysew.com or Toledo Sewing machines or if you know someone with a lathe he (or she) can make some....
  12. Constabulary
    depends a bit on the machine...
  13. Constabulary
    Just found this auction - Singer carpet Stitcher 35-1 - looks "quite" close to the Gritzner I´d say. http://www.ebay.de/itm/322537972364?ul_noapp=true Jimi, thats close to you
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    auctions always can be risky and you never know who in the audience needs / wants a certain machine... It´s not that you are always the winner Do they have reserve prices at Weaver? I wish I could go there...
  15. Constabulary
    Germany is "ADLER country" - not many folks here appreciate vintage 45K Singers (but heard there is at least one who does )... Over here you find more Adler 5 than 45K cylinders. I was hunting high and low for my 45D91 with reverse... I checked with the seller of the 45K21 - not much additional accessories included - she added a picture now. Jimi - no roller foot for you as it seems...
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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
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    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.
  18. Constabulary
    I think that could be a nice one but too far away for me.
  19. Constabulary
    Acrylic needle plate - EXCELLENT IDEA - not only for Cowboy 4500
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    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
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    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.
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    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?
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    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...
  24. Constabulary
    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.
  25. Constabulary
    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
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