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as long as the UK is in the EU you could import it from Germany - maybe worth comparing prices - don´t know.

not sure - looks like you have not pulled the thread over the nose in the tension unit Different tension unit but same principle Also download a manual and read it. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/833625/Pfaff-471.html

LumpenDoodle - now that is interesting and not even very expensive Is the backing process "smelly"? For the link and video fans: http://www.nordicpulver.dk Interesting "thingy" seems I have to take a closer look Similar US supplied system as it seems

parts of the formerly installed trimming device I´d say.

Nope! These are prototypes and afaik they will not be for sale.

"Decal Update" Thanks to LW member EVO160K who supported me with this nice "special" decal. Actually the letters are vinyl like stickers but very well made with real gold foil (afaik). Looks a bit 3D-ish... Looks a bit different compared with thin water slide decals but I like it especially because of the Font with the long R.

Typical TW3-441S

Chikon CK-400 HILED HL-205

turbotexas - where does this quote come from? I do not own either machine

Wiz, right to left threading is correct when the hook tip is on the left side. Problem is the needle scarf facing right instead of left. With other words turn the needle 180° and start again.

since the hook is on the left side of the needle the scarf of the needle has to face left (toward the hook tip) - yours is facing right according to your drawn picture.

Hope you are aware of the very short stitch lenght of the 236 machines. I just scanned my Singer 236w operators guidebook - you can download it in this post: https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/87614-download-singer-236w-236g-manual-operators-guide I put it in a separate post so it can be found in a google search. Hope this helps

Just scanned my Singer 236w operators guidebook into a PDF file. Should work for 236G models as well. This is a basic manual and does not cover any subclasses. Singer 236w Manual Operators Guide.PDF

Different subclass but it should work https://www.manualslib.com/manual/154045/Singer-331k1.html EDIT: just noticed the K5 is a jump foot machine - so maybe look up Singer 31K19 or 31K47

aaaaah - sorry - seems I was too fast with reading - seems you figured it and you have a manual... sorry!

Probably the stitch length regulator is gummed. Do you have a manual? There is a good X-ray picture in it showing the stitch length mechanism. W/O knowing details of your machine I would remove the screw A + B and also pull out the spindle L. and drip in some mineral spirit (what ever you have, kerosene, paint thinner, white fuel...) and / or apply heat with a heat gun. But maybe the machine is just set to a shorter stitch length and you can readjust it - see picture & last paragraph - hope this helps. Hopefully the threading on the spindle knob or hand wheel are not busted.

Seems seller does not know how to measure an inch You`ll find the specs here (download link) http://www.duerkopp-adler.com/commons/download/download-text-attachments/Vintage_Leaflets_Adler/Leaflets_Adler_Class_205.pdf

I´d buy a new hook. The Adler 69 is using the same hook as the Pfaff 335 - you sometimes find them surprisingly cheap.

No one can evaluate the real technical condition from a distance . Its probably just a tension problem but that does not mean something is broke or needs to be replaced. The decision is yours you cannot outsource this to us (if you know what I mean). However - Singer 211´s are well documented and a lot of smaller issues can be solved by just reading the manual and turning a few screws. It´s not complicated adjusting the top and bottom tension (if that is the problem). I attach a user guide for the 211 hopefully will help you. Singer 211 Operators Guide-Small.pdf Here is a service manual download link for the 211G156 https://www.supsew.com/wpfb-file/singer-211g155-211g156-service-manual-pdf/ EDIT: BTW - I don´t know the add BUT to me it looks like the pictures are from different machines and the machine head seems to be "oddly" over painted. The "painter" has not masked the mechanics on the bottom side and seem they were painted white as well. So my alarm bells are kinda ringing here. But as I said - I don´t know the add.

If the thread knots do not pull through the material increase the top tension and / or lower the bottom tension or try a larger size needle. What thread and needle size are you using? Leather tip or round tip needle?

I can´t tell from your picture what is missing, check the parts numbers in a parts list and then check with a sewing machine dealer. Not sure if it is worth the money. Expect that it will not be cheap.

If you have a similar hook then it looks like this. The tension screw usually is held in place by a set screw so you have to loosen the set screw first (if your hook has a set screw).

Singer 111 and 211 parts are easy to get. The 111 type feet are wide spread al ot of other brands like Juki, Consew, Seiko... are using the same feet. Singer 111 and 211 share a lot of parts. Most sewing machine dealers should have 111 / 211 parts and feet.

maybe someone with a 562 and 563 can measure the distance between thread eye on the lever tip and the "bushing" on the outside - just to get a rough idea if there really is a difference in length or if it is just the more pronounced arc.... Just an idea... You at least need a different bobbin case opener and mill / grind down the corner of the thingy the opener is mounted to to make room for the larger hook.

pretty sure a lot people would like to convert their Singer 111 based machine to a large hook machine.