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Is there a die set for Lift The Dot fasteners for a eyelet / grommet press available? Or at least dies for the stud part? Or has someone have an old complete hand set for the LTD fasteners?
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also, make sure the the stitch regulator + gib are installed correctly. When these parts are new they have flattened spot in the middle and the flattened spot should be in the lower position and facing towards the presser foot bar (gib + regulator) - as far as I know. At least this is how they were installed at my 29K71 when I restored it. Picture "stolen" from college sewing UK
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I could imagine that the "feed motion ring slide bar" is more worn in some spots than in others depending in which direction they have sewn most of the time. But when even a roller is worn off that it even looks squared I think there will be other parts that are worn off too. Parts may no longer work together properly due to the wear. The shim thing can solve some issues temporarily but bass is not very durable. On the long run you may need a new bell bell crank lever and "feed motion ring slide bar" as these are the parts that rub on each other and your machine is probably several decades old and sooner or later these two parts are just worn off. But I´d assume there will be some more worn parts in your head.
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Stitch Length On Singer 111W151-Need Advice
Constabulary replied to patches's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I´m sorry to hear that. Replacing the belt is not the easiest job. You have to remove the hand wheel and the bushing. I did that with my 111G156 last year when I restored it. Regarding the adjuster - there is a spring next to the plunger wheel (the one with the grove) and it is held in place by another disc which is secured with 2 set screws. I´d try to loosen the 2 screws and release the spring. But I have to admit I have not done this before but this could be a solution. Do you have a manual for your machine? Often the Singer manuals have an instruction for mechanics included. -
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Or a Singer 52W - but could be any post bed sewing machine. Roller foot seems to be a swing away type but I´m not sure. But she has a huge hand wheel installed. Pretty cool shes turning it by hand - one has to tell her about servo motors But I don't see an edge guide.
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Stitch Length On Singer 111W151-Need Advice
Constabulary replied to patches's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
So the stitch length regulator works again? Nice story - I always like it when people give old things a new life. Especially when they have a little story. In my opinion most of the times it is worth to restore these vintage Singer (and other brand) industrial machines. Often enough there is still a lot of life left in them! -
Maybe a good used Singer 45K is machine for you to start with, they are wide spread and are available as flat bed and cylinder bed machines but there are darning machines out there as well so be care full. But they are quite old heavy machines but built like tanks and they last for decades! Parts are still available for them.
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Oh - stop - I just noticed that you have option for a 133K13! The 133K13 is not really a leather sewing machine it is a sack darning / repair machine which has not feed at all. The one Harry Rogers uses is a 133K8 (as far as I know). Both mentioned machines are not suitable for heavier leather work.
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I´m also looking for a 133K8 for cotton webbing + canvas work. As far as I figured out they were originally made for heavy canvas work. The machine has NO reverse stitching and it also has NOT the common triple feed (compound feed) - it has top and bottom feed but no needle feed. Other than that it seems to be a nice one.
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ENIGMA was a German cipher machine - not a sewing machine but maybe there is something "special" going on with this enigma. Maybe the Germans used sewing machines as cipher machines in WWII... One of the "riddles" that never will be solved . **just kidding** Pictures is not very good and too much stuff covering it to make a guess.
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Stitch Length On Singer 111W151-Need Advice
Constabulary replied to patches's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
The stitch length regulation happens on the underside of the machine. I guess your regulator is stuck because of old oil deposits or so. There are two "wheels", one is the one for the plunger and the other rubs on it when you regulate the stitch length. These 2 wheels work like a clutch I´d say. I assume these two are "gummed up". Some drips of kerosene, paint thinner or penetrating oil may solve this. And oil the entire machine from time to time this prevents everything from gumming up. Do not loosen any set screws this may throw your machine out of time. -
Then it is probably your needle bar that causes the problem. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=56271&p=360988 It also could be the safety clutch that is released, check this video:
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Nice shot! The only reason I could imagine to sell the Juki is that it probably has no reverse. Otherwise I see no advantage for the 111G156.
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Wiring A Clutch Motor To In Reverse
Constabulary replied to Happy Hooligan's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
This is how it works on the above mentioned clutch motor when run on 220V single phase with delta connection and capacitor - not sure if it looks the same on yours. otherwise this Video should give you an idea: -
Wiring A Clutch Motor To In Reverse
Constabulary replied to Happy Hooligan's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
As far as I remember on an AC motor you have to switch the 2 wires of the starting coil. Don´t know how your motor is wired and if it has a capacitor nor not but when I work on our German Pfaff, WEG, or Kobold brand clutch motors (all set up with capacitors for 220V singe phase) you just have to switch one cable in the junction box. But don´t ask me how this works on your certain motor, I´m not an electrician. -
The Artisan TORO 3000 Video Is Now Available !
Constabulary replied to Artisan Dave's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
will try to walk on water next time. -
Pfaff 335-17B S Journey To The Unknown!
Constabulary replied to jimi's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
There also is a small curved metal piece where the thread take up spring rests on - it is missing at your machine. -
The Artisan TORO 3000 Video Is Now Available !
Constabulary replied to Artisan Dave's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
so no need for having this pinned any longer - or? -
Pfaff 335-17B S Journey To The Unknown!
Constabulary replied to jimi's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I think everything you need is on my Pfaff machine. Pictures will be sent by PN -
Pfaff 335-17B S Journey To The Unknown!
Constabulary replied to jimi's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
THIS IS REALLY AWESOME !!!! -
Pfaff 335-17B S Journey To The Unknown!
Constabulary replied to jimi's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
oooh men - you really have fully stripped it. Good luck with adjusting it when you have assembled it again. I will send pictures of my "spare parts machine" tomorrow. -
Pfaff 335-17B S Journey To The Unknown!
Constabulary replied to jimi's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I have a Pfaff 142 which I would sell for parts or I can strip the parts from if if you want, this saves shipping costs. I can send some pictures if you are interested. It´s possibly much cheaper than buying new parts but it is up to you. -
Pfaff 335-17B S Journey To The Unknown!
Constabulary replied to jimi's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
holy cow - thats really bad + sad! Where do you live that it took so long for delivery? I have a Pfaff 141 or 142 (head only) which may have a couple of parts you may need but I´m not sure how the condition is - if it is "too good" I will keep it. I will look for the machine later today - maybe you are interested in it for taking spare parts from it.... -
Thats true. People have to understand how a clutch works in general (basically the same way as in your car). The 2" pulley thing for clutch motor has been discussed quite often and I think most people understand that there is no magical cure at all and I think no one said that there will be a change in the ramp up as there is no "throttle" or so. The clutch motor always runs at one speed so there is not much you can do. You either have full clutch contact or you can "try" to slip the clutch discs but that depends on the motor and condition of the discs. And thats how you control the speed of your machine - often enough a difficult task. Installing a smaller motor pulley is basically just the cheapest way to get a little bit more control of the speed of you machine. Sewing speed and motor speed are 2 different things, it depends on the size of the motor pulley and pulley at the hand wheel or the relation between the two. As there are not many options for changing the hand wheel so the only way is to install a smaller motor pulley. There are a few more hints to get a better control of a clutch motor. If the V- belt is too tight you have to loosen it a bit and this MAY give you a bit more control of the clutch. You can also open it and clean it and put some grease at dry or clogged up spots (if you able to). There are so many different clutch motors and so many different servo motors - there simply can´t be the one and only solution.