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10 computers! Again I'm impressed. No way are you high-jacking anything. There must be many others who would appreciate a tutorial on videos and such. Isn't the cat taking a chance walking among those power cords? Thanks for the comment on the Harley. Here's a quick side shot, perhaps you can see the ghost flames. Would trompe-l'oeil lend itself to vehicles? Thanks again Mikesc.

Whoa!! That's impressive, really impressive. I have difficulty working one machine, let alone four. Thanks again Mikesc.

Mikesc, Am I dreaming or are they the same video? Thank you for correcting the orientation, thank you very much. It was good of you to do that.

Did the second video open for you? It seems to indicate the foot is moving the material back and forth, without lifting, Is that how darning works?

That is one fine download. Sure would like to own one some day. Thank you.

Second video: it didn't fit on the previous post Slide Mechanism Fully up IMG_3001.MOV Thanks again Constabulary.

Constabulary, that's a terrific download! Thank you very much. That will be helpful Btw Shoepatcher was saying he was interested in an English version. You know he has an extensive collection of manuals. He may be in touch with you. I've attached two short videos showing the machine operating using the slide mechanism. I apologize for the orientation, computers are not my thing. Video Image 2999 shows the slide up partially and the foot operating normally, although it's downward movement is restricted some. Image 3001 shows the slide up totally and the foot only moving forward and backward-----there's no up or down movement. Any thought on that? Shoepatcher was saying something about darning, but he hadn't seen the videos. I've attached two short videos showing the machine operating using the slide mechanism. I apologize for the orientation, computers are not my thing. Video Image 2999 shows the slide up partially and the foot operating normally, although it's downward movement is restricted some. Image 3001 shows the slide up totally and the foot only moving forward and backward-----there's no up or down movement. Any thought on that? Shoepatcher was saying something about darning, but he hadn't seen the videos. Slide Mechanism Partially up IMG_2999.MOVConstabulary, that's a terrific download! Thank you very much. That will be helpful

Looks great to me, Constabulary. I think the colors work well with the wartime theme. Wish I had thought to put the body of mine into a tub to soak. Sure would have been faster. Next time, I hope.

Thank you Constabulary, I appreciate it. Since leather point system 88 needles only seem to be available in one size, while system 328 LR are available in many sizes, I was thinking the 328 LR could be shortened slightly, but it looks like their shanks are to thick. 2.07 mm is the maximum that will fit.

What is the diameter of the shank and the measurement from the top of the shank to the eye on a System 328 LR needle? TIA

Constabulary, Here are two web sites you may want to check out, iirc you were looking for a source for Mil spec, cotton webbing: http://www.theecwcorp.com/search.php?cmd=search&words=mil+spec+cotton+webbing&target=website http://www.lowyusa.com/webbing/cotton-webbing I was impressed with your English, particularly your recent posting in which you used the acronym WTF? lol I thought you might be from an English speaking country. The Claes R P X manual is too large to upload here, I'd like to post it for others, but don't know how. I'll try to email it to you. (do I have your email?) I'm not needing translation for the usual operator functions, just anything that's unusual or specific to this patcher. There was one paragraph that said the machine might produce loose threads when sewing to the left; I didn't understand the remedy. Unusual thing like that would be an example of what I could use. If it's easier and faster, just read and record your translation and mail it to me. I'll cover all costs. Thanks a lot Constabulary.

Shoepatcher, here are some pics. Does anyone know what the sliding piece with the wing screw fastener in the attached picture is for and how do you know when to use it? Constabulary, how's your German? Textima, the maker of the Textima/Claes machines sent me a set of operators instructions written in German for a machine, Model R P X, which they say came just prior to and is very similar to my 8345-30. Most of it I recognize, but there is a page I can't translate well enough with google translate to make sense.

Thanks for that explanation, Gump. I understand it now. Btw, when I told the supplier what was on the needle package, he knew immediately they were wrong. He's shipping the correct ones, told me not to return the others.

An amateur thinking out loud here: I think I'm reading the glued strap is the problem, if so could the glue be an issue?

Gump, this came off of the Superior Thread website. I was looking for G-B needles. Does this mean a 29 x 4 takes a 332LL ? I think I'm confused! Thank you. Needle System Groz-Beckert Needle 29 X 3 332 29 X 3 LG 332 LG 29 X 4 NTW 332 LL 29 X 4 RTW 332 LR 29 X 4 TW 332 LL 88 88

Gump, Thank you for the explanation. Your post script is how I will start the conversation with the supplier, it will be easy for them to understand. Thanks again.

Thank you Constabulary, that's an awesome list. Someone went to an incredible effort to put that list together. Are actual measurements available somewhere for needles?

Constabulary, That's an excellent chart. Thank you. What does the "48:15" mean, is that a size? The needles came in two packages of 10 each. I wonder if they might be counterfeit? Here's a picture of the packages, front and back. I'll contact the supplier tomorrow and discuss the size with them. Thanks again for your help.

Constabulary, Shoepatcher, Thank you, thank you very much for your replies, you guys have been a huge help! Here's a picture of the Organ 22 and 24 332LL needles we received from the supplier and the G-B 140/22 that came with the machine. You can see the G-B is longer. There were a dozen or so round-point G-B in sizes 140,150, and 160 with the machine when we bought it. The Organ are 200 mm at the shank, like you said shoepatcher, and the G-B are 187 - 198 mm. The machine will take up to 207 mm shank needles. I checked that with a set of measuring bits After pulling the machine apart for cleaning, upon re-assembly, we carefully aligned the small hole in the pulley end of the rack with the similar small hole in the piece that attaches to and drives the rack, we assumed those holes were hook timing holes (there are no instructions). To our amazement, the hook picked up the needle thread flawlessly. So I guess my concern is do I get longer needles like the G-B but with leather points, or do I use the shorter Organ 332LL and re-time the needle/bobbin pick-up? Constabulary, you were saying the higher lift machine uses a longer needle. The Claes has a 12-13 mm lift, so shouldn't it use a longer needle than the 332LL? Do any of the needle manufacturers offer a chart showing the dimensions of their leather needles? Btw Constabulary, just last Friday I finally made contact with the owner of the Adler and Singer machines, he's asked me to make an offer, I'm contemplating the next move. Thanks again to both of you for your generous help..

The Organ 140/22 leather point needles we received today are not picking up the bobbin thread. They're a bit shorter than the round point G-B needles we've been using. We're restoring a Claes leather patcher machine and are not too familiar with it. The arm of the machine is marked "nadle 88". The supplier who provided the needles we just received also sold the machine originally. They told us the machine uses a system 88 88® DUX1 needle. When we placed the order, we asked them to ship a package of smaller leather point needles and a package of larger leather point needles for this machine. The packing slip shows : 10 each 88LR/140 Needle TW PT 140/22 10 each 88LR/180 Needle TW PT 180/24 We received: 10 each Organ DIX4 332LL 29X4NTW 140/22 10 each Organ DIX4 332LL 29X4NTW 180/24 The G-B round point we've been experimenting with are working well, they're marked: 2091 140/22 175 x 7 175 x 9 29 L 29 LSS 1987 TQ x 9 RG What do you think? Thank you.

Thank you Bob. Thank you very much. Al

This clutch motor came with the Claes 8345-30 Patcher that I've been restoring. The machine seems to be sewing well, and the motor and clutch are working, at least I haven't noticed anything obvious other than the often discussed issue of the machine starting abruptly versus the servo motors. My question is, what does the large bolt and locking nut in the picture do, and what is the theory behind it's adjustment? In other words, I'd like to know how to tell when it's adjusted correctly? Thanks in advance.

Depending upon your construction choices, here are a couple of points to consider: 1. If you do much long distance riding, put the seams/stitches where they will not irritate your legs, and where your legs will not wear out the seams. 2. lap the pieces like roofing shingles, so the rain runs off of the seam rather than into the seam. 3. put a piece of polyfilm under the cover to keep water from getting into the foam and padding. I do iron butt type riding, so I've run into these issues.

Constabulary, Not yet. I'm having difficulty contacting the actual owner. Hopefully by mid week. Thanks for your help.

The mechanic who took care of my machine for years when we were in business stopped by recently to tutor me. He was saying on some machines he turns the needle slightly ( don't recall if it was cw or ccw) to get the hook to pick up. Does that have any bearing on this situation?