Constabulary

You have these people all over the world - just found this one on Ebay Germany: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schuster-Nahmaschine-/141561557542?pt=Alte_Berufe&hash=item20f5b9f226 Full of bird shit and wrong treadle and overall in a very poor condition and so forth. He removed the Buy It Now which was over 500€ (or even 600€ or so) - unbelievable!!!

It depends - I`m buying on ebay from this seller: http://stores.ebay.de/ATG-Gommern/_i.html?_nkw=keilriemen&_dmd=1&_sop=2&rt=nc They sell STRONGBELT brand and I never ahd issues. I think the prices are good.

sounds like a very worn hook or bobbin case. There is no screw for tightening. You either have to replace the bobbin basket or the entire hook. But first I´d check if the timing and the needle position is correct. If the 153 manual is not helping then the Consew 227 manual (download link) is worth to check.

I think 40mm is pretty much the limit since you also need a shaft the pulley goes on with a diameter of lets say 15mm. I use 8mm belts on my 111G156 since they are a bit more flexible than the 10mm ones as it seems. So they go around the smaller pulely a bit smoother. Search for Speed Reducer in the forum and you will find a lot of posts with different mountings. There are some really nice ideas. How is the Duerkopp working?

sure, if you can find a bigger one for your machine. Advantage of a speed reducer it that you can always keep it when you buy a new or different machine. The shaft diameter of the machine may vary so the larger pulley may or may not fit for different machines. The speed reducer works for all machines.

Just to be sure - all 216x1 needles sizes have the same shaft diameter? I ask because the diameter of the 214x1 varies as you surely know.

Too bad - only the METWAR 200 is not rubbing must be a few mµ that the scarf is deeper. Bob - can you tell me if the 216x1 all have the same shaft diameter or is it the same as with the 214x1 (328)?

I just notice the longer screws.... not sure if Abbey has what you need - sorry. But at least they have different size studs.

Really? I just thought its the other way around. I was hoping the 216x1 has a longer or deeper scarf because of the wider tip of the 133K hook. Hmmmmm... I once setup my 133K with the Metwar 200 needle as I needed it for heavier thread / thicker material but I think I´ll try some other needle sizes and brands that I have floating around here. Needle testing day today....

Abbey England has some but I don´t know the diameter: http://www.abbeyengland.com/Store/tabid/77/CategoryID/31/Category2ID/155/List/1/catpageindex/2/Level/2/ProductID/68541/language/en-GB/Default.aspx

I know the 214x1 (Sys 328) have different shaft sizes / diameters and I know they are for the Singer 45K Adler 4, 5, 104,104 and so forth. I also use them in My 133K3 (no problems in general) but the original needle for the 133K3 is the 216x1 regarding the Singer manual. I just noticed that the 214x1 (328) size 200 METWAR needles (Metwar is now Groz Beckert) do NOT touch the hook whereas the thinner SCHMETZ 180 + 160 DO slightly touch the hook. it´s probably because the needle is thinner and the scarf is closer to the hook therefore. It really is a tiny tiny bit but it is barely touching no matter what angle the needle has. Sound stupid but thats what going on! The hook of the 133K is of course a bit special as it is a rotating hook and not a oscillating hook and the tip is not as sharp as at the 45K type hooks f.i. and the 133K hook tip is much wider and has a flattened side facing towards the needle so the tip may need a bit more space. So I wonder if the 216x1 has a constant shaft size and therefore a deeper scarf. I never have owned / seen 216x1 needles so I honestly don´t know the difference between the two. I hope someone know more....

this could be useful too BTW - check where Adler has manufactured their Class 69 - it´s mentioned in the manual (2008 copy) Adler 69 Service Manual.pdf

Got it wrong - it is the Adler 69 not the 169. The 169 is like the 227 type. Hope this helps: Adler 69 Manual.pdf

same as the Adler 169 - as far as I know these were even built by Adler.

Durkopp thread stand is sold - Thanks a lot! Still having the 2 Pfaff stands!

Off topic but thats one reason why I like my old Singer 111 so much - all parts (and feet) are available w/o problem at very reasonable prices! And that approx. 60 years old clunker runs and runs and runs... Thats what one should keep mind when buying a machine - how is the spare parts situation and how much do these parts cost!!!! I have tried 2 or 3 Adler (67 and 167) after I bought my 111 but I alway decided to keep the Singer! The Adlers might be a bit technically advance (are they ???) but non of them was able change my mind!!! And the Singer 111´s are much easier to repair (f.i. replacing timing belts).

Sorry I can´t help I don`t have this one.

can you post a picture - not sure how it looks

I drink beer or redwine....

Is this what you need? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Singer-107W-143W-112W-Table-Hinge-Hook-210844-202259-/280419094123?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item414a47ce6b http://www.ebay.com/itm/Singer-145W-300W-Machine-Table-Hinge-Plate-2pcs-/271285513569?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f29e06d61

My "secret weapon" is paint thinner or in particular cellulose thinner but I´m not sure if it is technically the same "stuff" that I use. This is what I use: http://www.ebay.de/itm/5-Liter-Waschverduennung-Verduennung-von-Recolor-fuer-Autolack-Reiniger-E0075-/201025074668?_trksid=p2054897.l4275 It is quite aggressive and resolves the paint but in case of repainting the machine this effect can be helpful. This really removes all the old grease and oil but I´m sure you have something similar in the US. I´m no chemist I just know that it works very well. BTW if you want to repaint it with wrinkle paint I heard that the VHT wrinkle spray paint is good. I have a few cans but never have used it. Maybe it will try it on my next project.

I would not rip apart the entire machine, this will probably cause a lot of timing problems. I would thoroughly clean and oil it ad give it a new paint job.

I have worked with both (but with reverse) and I prefer the 111 since the 211 as a very small hand wheel. But that does not mean the 211 is a bad machine, both work fine but depends on the overall condition and setup. If you can´t find a 111 buy the 211 and I´m sure it will do the job!

U.S.M. thread stand ist sold - thanks a lot!

I know Techsew has them online available or Cutex, Campbell-Randall, Leathermachine Co. and so forth. Shouldn´t be a problem to find them.