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Just a short statement - I have to run... Both are excellent machines! The 105-64 is a heavy duty needle feed machine. The Paff 545 is a walking foot / triple feed medium duty machine for 9-10mm materials.You will probably end with two machines (maybe the two mentioned) sooner or later so you don´t have to change the settings when you switch to another project - if you know what I mean. I meanwhile have 4 machines and I´m sure I will have one or two more sooner or later. If you have the chance to buy both I would do it if you have the money. Merry Christmas

Ripped everything apart and checked the wear of the parts. I´m really surprised that the revolving head and the feeding motion ring "thing" still fit very tight and the rollers all look nice. I really have expected much more wear on this "boat anchor" considering how it looked from the outside. I get ~ 7 - 6.5 SPI out of it before cleaning - not very good but could be worst. The bell crank lever thing is quite worn but seems it is the same as in my 29K71 so I will order one. The inside of the motion ring thing does not look worn so I will keep the old one for now and will see how it performs with the new bell crank lever. Next step - parts cleaning - new paint job - order some parts... Merry Christmas

Nice stand ! A new paint job really makes a difference!

I think most of the modern machines have reverse if not all. You should note the reverse lever. You will probably never get an maintenance records for older sewing machines - I have never seen one except a small sticker of the last dealer that worked on it or sold it. Juki 563 is for sure an excellent machine but it depends - you never know where and for what these machines were used. But I personally never failed with used sewing machines. I have restored all machines I have in use and I`m not a mechanic and they all work absolutely smooth (as long as you use them for what they were made for oil them and keep them clean). My oldest is from 1932 and the newest from 1967. These older machines are built like tanks and they will probably live for a few more decades. I´d consider what kind of work you have, how thick you will sew and how long you need the stitch length. If you know fore sure (really for sure) you will not go over 9mm and don't need stitches longer than 5mm (5 per inch) then an older used machine could save you a lot of money. These are the standard specs on most older Singer 111w type sewing machines with walking foot - a few may sew a bit thicker and have a bit longer stitches but thats pretty much the standard. But when you know you will sew thicker than 9mm and need longer stitches you probably have to look for a newer model like the Juki Wiz recommended. I think the new machines will have a Servo motor. I personally would not like to use a clutch motor again. I´m glad mine are gone! If the Juki 563 has a clutch I´d replace it anyway. I´d look for an instruction manual online and check the specs of the machine. But I´m sure it will be a good purchase if it is full functional - how much is the seller asking for it? - My 2 cents -

If it has a tag with ornameted border it was made 1951 or after and the in the 1960´s they switched to a smaller and more colorful tag. But don´t know the year.

I´d try to reduce the foot presure. I have almost zero foot presure on my center foot but I´m using a Singer 111. Merry Christmas

too large hole and / or too much foot pressures - what machine are you using?

All parts are present. I just took them off for oiling.

Found a 1905 made 29K1 boat anchor today Soaked it in oil for a coupe of hours and figured this thing really turns surprisingly smooth. Generally I would not buy such an extremely old patcher but for the price of three 24 packs of beer I could not resist and the extra needle holder + two shuttles that came with it looked good (one Singer, one Adler). These parts alone are worth the money I think. Seems the shuttle carrier is bent but thats no big deal. I will polish the needle plate and see how it is feeding and how long the stitches are. If not good I´ll rip it apart for parts or so. What I have learned so far is that this one has no stitch length indicator and the foot lifts when you push down the loot lift lever... So I have some work when Christmas becomes boring. To bee continued.... Merry Christmas everyone

What needle system are you using? The 29K takes 29x3 / 29x4 or 135x16 / 135x17 needles

I´m looking for a pattern or template for making authentic / correct knife sheath for the PAL RH36 Knife (6" blade). This is a pretty simple one but so far I have not found anything close. I think they are a bit like the KA-BAR MKII sheath but narrower and they have a line 20 snap. Maybe someone can help me with this. Or does someone know where I could buy sheath kits?

The Brother DB2 is a high speed garment sewing machine. It may handle garment leather but not heavy leather for holsters.

What other machine do you have? How thick is the leather you want to sew?

As CD said - Its a post 1951 model. You can tell it by the oval metal tag. Singer has changed the tag from plain brass tag to one with ornamented border in 1951. So it actually is one of the "newer" machines. Looks like it has the original Singer motor and switch. For safety reason I´d replace all the electrical wiring if not the entire motor. But why not keeping the when it is working. Not sure if this machine is sufficient for your projects. The presser foot has relatively sharp teeth which will most likely leave marks on the leather. Geneva is right, this machine is not made for sewing heavy leather. These once were designed for repairing boots and shoes and other items.

Better late than never... AWESOME - very well done!!!

Depends on what what parts are missing. Sometimes parts from other machiens will work on certain models as well. Please post more larger and more detailed pictures showing what is missing. You can find parts list here: http://www.hendersonsewing.com/manual.asp?page=44

Well, you put your question in the wrong thread you should have posted this at Leather Sewing Machines. You never know who is reading or following a certain thread. I usually do not look at leather conversation I just have found your thread because I was looking for one of my old posts about my 111G156. So you cannot blame members not to reply to your question. And sometimes a problem is so simple that no one is even thinking of it. Anyway - glad you solved it - good luck with the machine.

on some clutch motors you can switch the clutch dics with the brake disc but don´t know if that works with your.

You are welcome - I was in about the same situation last year when I restore my 111G156

This is the hand lifting lever you need: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SINGER-111W-FOOT-BAR-LIFTER-PART-202554-/300720931297?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46045d41e1 Check is the small screw for it is still in the machine. It goes in from the right when you look from the backside. This one is the left part of the foot lifter and mounts about the the cylinder is mounted: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SINGER-111W-FOOT-LIFTER-CONN-LEVER-PART-240067-/290723338650?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b076199a But you need a screw for mounting it to the machine (have not found it) This is the connection bar to the under table knee lifter: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SINGER-111W-LIFTER-CONN-LEVER-LIFTING-ROD-PART-223684-/290723338702?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b07619ce This one goes on the above bar: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SINGER-111W-SPRING-COLLAR-PART-227227-/120926471491?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c27c78543 This spring goes on the bar: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SINGER-111W-LIFTER-CONN-LVR-LIFTING-ROD-SPRING-206628-/290723353123?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b0765223 This is a counter spring you need otherwise the lifter is rattling when swing: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SINGER-111W-FOOT-LIFTER-LIFTING-LEVER-SPRING-227561-/290723353122?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b0765222 This is the under table knee lifter: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/KNEE-LIFT-LIFTER-ASSEMBLY-COMPLETE-228368-10735-SINGER-111W-CONSEW-225-226-JUKI-/121303884752?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1c3e4663d0 Before you buy these parts - check with a 111w155 parts list - I hope I have not chosen the wrong parts but I´m positive. You can download one here: https://www.universalsewing.com/images2/parts_lists/all/qkrecfbe.pdf

Hi Alex, well, the old patchers are often worn because there are a lot of mechanical parts rubbing against each other in the head and therefore it is possible that the stitch length is no longer 5 per inch. So when you adjust it to 5 SPI and you measure the stitches and is below 6 spi (approx. 4mm) you can be sure it is quite worn. But if you can deal with that and 4mm stitches are okay for you - why not. But due to its optical condition I think it is a good one and stitches are fine but I´d check it anyway. The stitch length is indicated here: Put some cardboard under the feet make 10 stitches (w/o thread) and measure how many stitches you have per inch. Everything above 6 spi / 4mm is a good score. 100€ is a bargain for this machine!

Its actually a pre 1945 made in Germany Singer 29. It already has a removable gear box and a helical spring in the head instead of the large blade spring at the back of the arm. It has the larger bobbin as well. Singer produced sewing machines in Wittenberge / Prussia until the Russians disassembled the Singler plant and took it to Russia as war reparation. Singer again started producing sewing machines in West Germany / Karlsruhe in the 1950´s but then the Prefix was G = Germany because the K (Karlsruhe) was in use for the Kilbowie (Scottland) plant already. Seems to be in a nice condition - check how long the stitches are when adjusted to 5 SPI. How much is it? Better choice than your former 29K!

Found it: http://cleveland.craigslist.org/for/4796871537.html Holy Cow $2900? Well, thats waaaaaaaay tooooooooo much!!!! You can get a new heavy walking foot machine for that money - or almost 2 when you are considering the CB 3200 from Toledo Sewing. I like this nice vintage setup very much but I personally would not go over $600 maybe max. $800 when fully working and it has some accessories. But thats just because of the beautiful machine stand. I like vintage machines very much and I think they are worth keeping them alive but at the end you have to consider what you want to do with the machine and if other / new machines can´t do the job for a lower price.

no - all sold! Sorry.

Thats a Singer 45K but hard to tell what subclass - picture is too small. Thats a very nice machine stand. Great find - I´d buy it if not too expensive. Would like to see more pictures.