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I think Singer 111, 153 or Consew 226, 227 type bobbins are the ones I think. Afaik the clones of these machines are using the same bobbins.

I just have read a manual of the Singer 31-19 / 31-47. They say that the needles for this machine are MADE in these size, they do not specifically say that the machine can use this size of needles. You know what I mean? I think it´s like reading between the lines and it leaves room for interpretations. So what is the poet trying to tell us? I honestly don´t think that 23 or 24 size needles can successfully be used in machines of these classes. I guess its about the same text that you found in your manual. Just my 2 cents

Seems the curved piece thats is holding the bobbin case is missing the jutting tip. This tip prevents the thread from getting caught between hook and bobbin case.

Any chance that you have manual for the machien or know the nomenclacture - maybe it has one beside UNITED THERMOSETTING AND FOLDING MACHINE

Seriously? What exactly are you doing with it? I just cant "think around the corner" in this case - shoe making is too far away for me.

Why the hell do you know where to look for it - I hate you for that ***just kidding** Thanks a lot for your help!!!! Would have been a boat anchor for me but the machine is dirt cheap but I have no use for it. Tanks again Machinehead

I know I`m also just guessing

I have seen it but I think its a different machine. I wish I could find some other interesting machines in thats area...

DVSG was located in Frankfurt / Main (West Germany). But my DVSG #6 HM (or Pearson / BUSMC #6 HM) sewing machine was made @ IVI Metallics in Great Britain - at least all parts have the IVI markings. AFAIK DVSG and BUSMC belonged together at some point of their history so thats why I assume it could also be a BUSMC made machine. This strange machine is in the far West of Germany so for sure nothing from behind the iron curtain. Not even sure if it is a sewing machine at all... If it was closer to me I´d take a look at it but traveling 500Km one way w/o knowing anything about it is a waste of time and money I´d say.

This is the closest I have It´s not my machine - it is but quite far away from me so w/o knowing anything about it I don´t take the pain - but it´s an interesting one anyway. Tag says DVSG so it is for the shoe industries but I would assume it is BUSMC made - just a feeling.

Man - what an idea!

how about modifying a leather skiving machine or something like this:

Can someone ID this machine?

I would assume a bag closing machine

I have this one - looks close but I´m not sure: Head diameter: 12mm Length w/o head: 27mm Thread length: 9.5mm Thread diam.: approx 6.6mm Shaft diam.: 8mm What do you think?

what parts do you actually need - do you have a parts list or can show me pictures of the parts. I once disassembled a 45K1with a cracked housing and still have some parts floating around but I have not assorted them so I have to see pictures. Parts number alone do not help.

I once have disassembled a motor like this for changing the clutch disc and as far as I remember there is a coil spring in the lower part of the motor. It puts pretension on the "Vielzahnachse". I remember when I reassembled it I had to turn the entire clutch bell 1 or 2 turns so the spring has needed pretension (if you know what I mean). I don´t recall it 100% but maybe you can turn around the coil spring and then rotate the the clutch bell to the other direction... I can´t explain very well it I have to have the motor in from of me....

Buy a one piece long lever instead http://www.ebay.de/itm/CONSEW-227-CYL-W-F-FOOT-LIFT-LIFTING-LEVER-/120926496799?hash=item1c27c7e81f

I have an ADLER 37 with top + bottom feed in a very good used condition. It has a treadle base but a motor can be added w/o problems. The Adler 37 is more or less a "clone" of the Singer 31-19 or 31-47 so you still can find parts for it f.i. at College Sewing in the UK or Ebay.com. Bobbin case, presser feet, tension assembly and so forth are still available. This machine has reverse mechanism and the max. stitch length is 5mm. It has no timing belt, it is "rod driven" so you don´t have to worry about a melted timing belt after an atomic explosion or so. I would sell just the head if you can find a table / base for it locally. That would make shipping much cheaper. I live in Germany so no custom fees or taxes. Maybe you are interested in either the head or the whole machine setup.

I have no 563 but a Singer 111 which is very similar. Are you sure the dial shows a 1 and not 10, 11 or higher number? 1 would mean 1 stitch per inch and that is not possible with this machine.

You could try to buy a new slide plate from a friendly sewing machine dealer either in your area or at one of the dealers who have banners on top of this page and ask them if they could tap some thread in the correct postion. Can´t be too expensive. The plates are just $12 or so on Ebay - maybe a bit more at a local dealer. Or buy a flip down edge guide and try to attach the binder attachment to it. I have heard people did that but I persoanly have not tried it. A flip down guide is very usefull anyway.

THIS SHUTTLE HOOK IS SOLD all other parts are still available

For me is it more comfortable to sew on a flat bed machine but everybody has his own preferences. The 545 machine is for sure some decades old but that does not mean it is totally worn off. It for sure has seen a lot of use but it depends on the price and if if full functional or not. The 545 has a large hook / bobbin so thats a good thing anyway. I would not rate the machine by just 1 poor picture. I´d check out the machine and test sew it with the materials you are going to sew with it. I never have bought a new machine and all my machines are working fine. Buying a used machine of course can be a gamble but I personally I never had bigger problems with used sewing machines - even the oldest from 1932 is running very smooth.

The 105-27 looks like a 105-8. Maybe it has some special features the 105-8 has not. I once have have removed the "walking foot" mechanism on a 105-8 because it was too nosy. I installed a regular straigt presser foot bar. Advantage is he now can use Singer 45K clone feet. Do you know your machine has this "wallking foot thing" mechanism and how it works? You can "turn it on" by removing a single screw. Well, it´s not a real walking foot but the foot moves with the material and flips back then.

I´m open for offers