dikman

G'day cobber, good to see another Aussie on here. Which State are you in? The 132K6 is a good solid machine but be warned, an interest in sewing machines can lead to a very deep rabbit hole!

I checked some images on google and the model number would be next to the 211 on the front but yeah, not enough detail in the photo to see. Can you contact the seller for more information? It looks to be a later model 211 and as long as it's working should be a nice machine - depending on the price, of course.

The numbers are just numbers to use as a reference, you'll probably have to make up a sample with different stitch lengths and write the corresponding number next to them. I've had to do that before.

Mario, we'll need more information as 211 by itself doesn't mean a lot. There will be many model numbers after the 211 which will indicate exactly what they're for and where they were made. The 211 series of machines are good machines - but that's all that can be said without more info/photos.

Or you could go olde-school and use a copper rivet.

If the pan you've fitted is working at keeping the oil off you then I wouldn't worry too much about getting the correct one. As for oiling, you don't have to use the wick system, just oil it manually. Basically just give any parts that are rubbing/in contact/sliding etc a drop or two of oil. If you can master that clutch motor then well done but life will be easier if you swap it for a servo.

Well, that's different, and looks pretty neat. One potential problem you will have is the snap-down strap is stitched across and because the strap will have to be bent at a sharp angle to remove/insert the coin it will eventually tear at the "hinge point".

As Bruce said, a rubber mallet is probably the worst thing you could use as regards stamping efficiency. There are also many posts on here about people making their own.

I agree, very nice indeed.

Machinery's Handbook was a must have before the 'net, I still have one, a lovely little book. It's amazing how much information was crammed into a "small" book.

Looks good. What width did you make it?

In that case you're smarter than me.

You're not the first one to make that mistake and you won't be the last!! I've come close to doing it....

I doubt if any of the machines generally used for things like notebooks will be much different in how the reverse side stitching looks as they all operate the same. If you want the best looking stitches and the reverse-side is a concern then hand-stitching is the best option.

Quite a remarkable job! Just looking at it I can visualise the amount of work that went into it! One thing, though, the circular piece on the back where the four straps come into it looks like you've sewn across the straps. I made a pair of suspenders from leather and stitched across the yoke at the back and eventually the straps tore through at the stitching.

Very nice stitch lines!

A quick search shows it is a domestic zig-zag machine, also sold as Gertz, Aldens and Bamberger (may be more names?). I found a manual but it's on etsy and isn't free.

Very impressive work, that thing looks bulletproof!

Careful, buying old sewing machines can become addictive!! Been there, done that, fortunately I managed to wean myself off it - but I still keep looking.

There have been a few posts on here from members making their own reducers, it can be as simple as a shaft, two pulleys, two bearings and a frame to mount it on (can be wood or steel).

Looks good, very neat work.

Well done, nice restoration and a serious bit of modding!

A good point, the external-mix siphon-feed are better suited to what you want to do as they generally have a wider spray pattern than a double-action internal mix - plus they are cheaper, easier to use and simpler to clean.

Yep, that is their primary function, but the fact you can vary the speed is what makes them so useful. It is very difficult to make a single phase AC motor variable speed - grinders, lathes, drill presses etc - but by replacing the single phase motor with a 3-phase and adding a VFD you can adjust the speed on-the-fly with a simple potentiometer. My belt grinder, lathe and drill press have all been so modified, much better than changing belts to adjust the speed. I haven't, however, bothered with using such a setup on any of my sewing machines as the ubiquitous servo is perfectly adequate (and a lot simpler to set up).

There have been quite a few posts on here regarding using VFD's and yes, it can be done, along with using DC motors and gearboxes. There is, of course, quite a bit more involved than simply installing a servo but it can be done.