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For a while I have been playing with the idea of an NEMA planetary gearboxes like this: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Planetengetriebe-Drehzahlminderer-Nema17-23-34-Getriebekopf-3-5-8-20-30-40-50-1/264861653607 But when putting approx 120€ for a 1:3 planetary gearboxes + tinkering in relation to a DIY Speed reducer the DIY version was the winner.

on manualslib.com you can download the manuals. But when you are online with a mobile phone you may have issues to read the PDF files because of the small screen (I guess). Reg. the link in your other thread - you have to be logged in to download the file. Your 51w56 seems to be the same as the 51w44 (and the like) but looks like your 51w56 no longer has the trimming device. If it helps - scroll down here for more info on the 51w56 http://www.industrialsewmachine.com/webdoc1/used/used-singers/51w.htm I attach two more files her, maybe it works better for you. 51W44.pdf 51w51.pdf

So do I - I never buy on Amazon except I cant find my item elsewhere. And at least on my end Ebay always was cheaper yet.

Buying form your trusted dealer is the best bet. However Groz Beckert and Schmetz no longer have a needle production in Germany. Sinze 2017 Schmetz is part of Groz Beckert. Scroll down to 19.05.2020 https://schmetz.com/en/news/what's-new/ So it could well be that the sellers of GB needles on Amazon and Ebay sell legit GB needles - but who knows for sure.

Hard to tell without sitting in front of the machine or having any pictures. Do you have a manual and maybe parts list for your machine to check if everything is in order / in place? F.I if the bobbin case retainer + spring are present and correctly set? You may adjust the needle - hook distance when the hook is defecting the needle. Or maybe needle bar is too high or too low. Are you sure you insert the needle correctly w. needle scarf facing right? You can download a manual in this thread, manual has a lot of setting values which should be checked.

Sorry Gregg, but thats the one for the stitch length. The foot climbing mechanism has 2 large slotted screws (one w. very coarse threading) and no spring and collar.

Same as Pfaff 335 (old casting) they are using the same hooks. They measure 22mm x 9mm Sample: https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/9033-bobbin-steel-pfaff-138-463-seki.html

Sending an item as gift does not mean it will not go through the customs. Even low value package may be inspected - they are aware of the "gift thing" - trust me. That would be too easy.

looks a bit like Singer 191 / 291 or the like, tailoring machine.

AFAIK up to $800 its free of custom fees when importing goods to the US.

no offense - just a hint

Do what others did - that at least proven. I do not think these retrofit direct drive motors have a better speed control than other (proven) motor designs. But I maybe wrong. Super slow is better than a little bit to fast. IMO speed reducers have a lot of advantages. DIY speed reducers can be build fairly cheap. This is mine on the post bed setup I fished earlier this year: https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/91428-slowing-down-my-servo/?tab=comments#comment-626493

Just figured (at least on my end) I once set all to NO and now checking back they are all set on YES again! Interesting!

It does not boost answers when you post the same question in different forum sections. Stick to the Sewing Machine section. But since the sewline 106r rpl (never heard of it before) is not wide spread as it seems you may not get many answers. Maybe its a clone of another machine so I would look for info on that machine instead.

Well done Boris - Brexit was a great idea for your people and to keep them away from buying "foreign goods" they cannot buy in country. Wondering how many Breixteers were not not aware of this when voting for the leave. So the thresholds for customs duty liability will it be like before, right? - Value up to £15 Import - pay no VAT & no Customs Duty - Value over £15 up to £135 - pay Import VAT but no Customs Duty - Value over £135 - pay Import VAT + Customs Duty So Vat is one thing but how will the UK handle custom duty? Do they want the seller to collect them as well. I cannot imagine that. And when the customs already charge the custom duty then why not the VAT? Or is the exception (where sellers have to collect VAT) only the amount between 15 and 135 GBP where they do not charge custom duty? And Boris wants this to be handled by the seller of goods? Excellent idea. Pretty sure a lot of small business are not willing to do that and will no longer sell to the UK. And beside of that - how will the UK control this. Will packages go through the customs again and they ask for an invoice showing a valid Vat number and the amount of tax and vat? I think so, right? And what happens when there is no proper invoice (for what ever reason f.i. foreign seller was not aware of the changes) - will they deny the package and it will be returned to sender? Just recently I had tow cases where a customer form the US bought something from me on Ebay and Ebay or Paypal has charged HIM a small amount of fees. They first put that money on my account and then Paypal takes it from me. So that does not bother and IMO makes sense.

And what in particular did not fit? The needle into the holder or the parts? If the 112w139 gauge set needle holder is dedicated for 126x3 needles and 135x17 do not fit I would try a needle holder from a Singer 212 needle feed machine. They for sure take 135x17 as they have the same shank diameter as the original needle system and as mentioned before maybe changing out the needle bar as well. Thats at least what I would try. A while ago I played with gauge sets a little bit. Maybe some is interested: https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/80209-singer-212-112-double-needle-converting-into-split-needle/

From your list and without knowing details of either machine I would most likely choose the Consew 227. Is 227 all you know or is it possibly a 227R? The Singer in your picture is a 51w as it seems but cannot ID the subclass. The roller foot is good for sewing shoe uppers. Machine has a rather short stitch length but that may depend on the subclass. Here is a 51w manual that is close but not the same subclass I´d say, but maybe it helps: 51W44.pdf - Verknüpfung.lnk

4.1mm is a very good score for a machines of this type and age. When you increase the foot lift and decrease the foot pressure it may improve the stitch length a little bit.

IMO - no it´s not. I also have no felt on my hook (its just missing) I put a drip of oi in the bobbin case race from time to time - no problems. On hooks of other brands there is no oil felt as well.

agree with chrisash.

Looks like machine has no reverse if that matters (short slot in scale plate) stitch length should be indicated on the stitch length scale (ask for a picture). Yeah looks like wheel feed. Expect a rather short stitch length cause on shoe upper you do not need a long stitch most of the time (maybe 2-3.5mm - check your own shoes) but it´s just a guess. Here is something about the 34 class (does not cover all sub classes!!!) maybe it helps a little bit. Pfaff 34 Info sheet.pdf

Why a direct drive motor and not a standard under table mount motor? I´m sure that would cause less trouble.

I have one - send me your email by PM and I´ll send you the PDF. EDIT: To be fair - the file I have once came form LW Member UWE. I guess he don´t mind if I send it to you.

I now see you mentioned inner foot, seems I overlooked this - my bad, sorry! Mine is for the outer foot. Optional Seiko STW 8: https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/10708-vis-de-barre-de-pression-seiko-origine.html Or a thumb screw 7/32 x 32 (see 2nd picture)

Yes, I have the screw