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It´s quite cheap but very good in my opinion but I don´t think you´ll have this brand on your part of the world but who knows http://www.ebay.de/itm/3x-KWASNY-Spraila-Lackspray-Schwarz-Glanzend-400-ml-300005-/272119643735?hash=item3f5b983e57:g:E-EAAOSwMmBVzGRh more: http://www.kwasny.com/en/products/economy-range/spraila/spraila-paint-sprays/

Sorry but this picture really tells nothing and people still don´t know where you are located. Good luck with this sale.

You can see the difference but looks not too bad I´d s ay

Turned out quite nice could be better but I´m pleased

Good price for a large bobbin patcher, I´d say http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Singer-29K72-boot-leather-sewing-machine-/191796816645?hash=item2ca7fb2b05:g:l~gAAOSwGotWr9dv Needs some TLC but I´m sure it will turn out nice. Hope a UK based LW member will grab it

Kwokhing has sewing machine spray paints but sending them by Airmail is not allowed afaik (HAZMAT). http://www.kwokhing.com/sakura/paint_e.html The Janome paint looks close ATM I'm refurbishing a 212G141 and I have painted the top lid and face cover with silver hammerite - looks not too bad. Will post a picture later.

Hope you did not get me wrong - I seriously like your ideas. I was just thinking about the purpose. Anyway I´m looking forward to your next project and will follow this one as well!

nice idea again but my right hand on the hand wheel can do the same I think...

The Duerkopps (239, 241, 245) I have seen have a longer flat bed than the Singer 111 / Consew 225 clones. The Duerkopps were all ready to install a 2nd hook saddle for a double needle setup. The flat beds of the Duerkopps are more like the Singer 112 or similar. You can tell that by comparing the left cover plate - the Duerkopps factory wise have a longer left cover plates. BTW the Duerkopp 239 + 241 (triple feed) are using the same feet as the Singer 111 / Consew 225 clones. The machines have many similarities and even parts are interchangeable.

You can replace the thread oilier with a lower thread guide if you don´t need it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SINGER-111W-THREAD-GUIDE-LOWER-PART-224040-/300720931294?hash=item46045d41de:m:mQDFu8iuoO6yz9TOrG558sA

sorry - seems I got it wrong indeed lost in translation

My latest machine is a 212G141 double needle from 1959 (manual is dated 1959). The flat bed was by far not bad but the paint was chipping in some spots so I decided to remove it. The rest of the machine is quite nice so I only wanted to give the flat bed a new paint job. Sewing machine pait is quite tough so sanding it down is not the best idea. I figured the easiest way is using a ceran / glass scrapper. It took me maybe 5 minutes to remove all the paint. I removed the remaining small and hard to reach spots with a single edge razor blade. Advantage: it is fast, you can work quite accurate, no sanding marks, it is dustless, it is cheap and leaves a nice surface

Seems I have mixed a bit 45K with a bit 31K - sorry. Yes, 31 race is attached with 2 screws but both have the clamp (spring). Anyway 31 parts are quite cheap. When the foot hits the needle bar when lifting try the 135x17 needle which is longer and adjust the needle bar accordingly. I did that with a 96K once so I would guess it works on 31K type machines too.

Or install an image resizer - works quite well https://imageresizer.codeplex.com/ BTW - always good to tell people where you are located (country, state)

What you mean with the shuttle is pinned? As far as I remember the shuttle race is held by a clamp and the clamp is attached with just 1 screw. Remove the crew and the clamp and you can pull off the entire race. The shuttle driver is attached with 2 set screws if I remember correctly. Maybe the shuttle driver or hook or the race is worn. 31-15 parts are quite cheap sew hooks are just $8 or so.

I would buy the Juki and update it with a servo motor from College Sewing in the UK. Advantage of the Juki is that you can get a wide range of presser feet and spare parts in good quality and a fair price form College Sewing in the UK or Ebay.com. Original Adler and Pfaff parts are extremely expensive but you get some aftermarket parts at College Sewing as well. I´m buying almost all my parts from College Sewing. I also using their JACK servo motors and I´m quite pleased. Wiz - In Germany we also have clutch motors (KOBOLD brand) with lever facing toward the operator

Now it´s official - you are Singer addictive and there is no cure! I know what I´m talking about

@ Evo I just googled for pictures and found this one on Ebay - www.ebay.com/itm/191743326492 - But I think I can´t help you wit it. I remember LW member FRANKQV once had a 45K53 which he wanted to sell, maybe he can tell you more or ask Steve (SINGERMANIA).

Black Dogg - I´m not a dealer, I´m just selling extra parts from time to time to get in some play money for my sewing machine hobby. I have no Adler 30 parts. Are you using the correct needle system? Machine needs a System 332 / 29x3 needle or alternatively a 135x17 needle (both ~45mm long). if you have a 332 / 29x3 needle then the short grove should face straight RIGHT and if you have a 135x17 needle the scarf should face straight RIGHT. 1.) I´d try to move the needle holder a bit to the right so the needle is a bit closer to the hook. Loosen the screw above the needle screw and move the entire needle holder a bit to the right but make sure the needle will not hit the needle plate. 2) check the hook timing (see manual) 3.) check if the hook tip is work is worn. If so you can compensate that a little bit by adjusting the timing (see hook timing in manual) 4.) check the condition of the small spring in the shuttle driver. It should gently touch the hook and push it against the gear box (hope you know what I mean) If the spring is worn (should have a nice smooth ball on the tip) I´d replace it because a worn tip may shred the thread sooner or later. If you need a new hook or the small spring they are the same as for the Singer 29K71 / 29KK73 so they should be available at most of the known dealers or even on Ebay. Hope this helps A non marking foot is almost impossible for the machine because it is a top feed (no feed dog or needle feed) machine so it needs the teeth to move the material but you could try a piece of heat shrink tubing. This is nothing permanent and if it does not work for you you can easily remove it.

@ dirkba What parts are you looking for? Usually the 111w / 112w parts are quite easy to find and most parts do not cost much money. @ Evo Can you post some pictures of the upper feed mechanism? I have worked on Adler 5 + 105 with the top feed / flip back foot and on an Adler 4-23 with driven upper feed (I hate my self that I have sold this machine) so maybe I can see some similarities.

I don´t think so but who knows - patchers often came relabeled for other dealers. maybe this thread is interesting for you: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=61501&hl=steriods

Here you can download one in German language http://altenaehmaschine.de/WebRoot/Store21/Shops/2e417a17-bb16-4da8-a113-3b6ba273bc8a/MediaGallery/Claes_Elastik_I_u_III.pdf

srry - I was on the wrong track - when top thread pop out of the tension discs you have loops on the botton not on top (top tension lost bottom tension higher in relation). Well thats the only explanation I have. Please post a pictures of your tension unit. The angle of the thread really matters - no joke.

Just a guess but if that is on top I´d say thread popped out of the tension discs. You probably have to alter the angle the thread goes through the tensions discs. The thread guide is a bit odd on the 211 (at least the few I have seen) - you have to put the thread guide in an correct angle. Sometimes the angle is not flat enough. Post a picture of your tension unit please.

This is the clamp I have it´s original Singer and came with my 133K3 If you are interested please send me a PM