CowboyBob

Wiz, They can jam alittle easier than a machine w/a horizontal hook esp if you don't hold the thread like you should.but some like them better because of the larger bobbin.

Years ago we used to rebuild aot of them & make them a high lift1"so they would sew 3/4" & also put reverse on them.As they come from the factory they will sew 1/2",they also take up to 415 thread w/o any problem. Alot of parts are still available for them.

Welcome,I'm glad you found this site it's great!! It's great your Dads been in business so long & that your helping hom,my son & I work together too!I've been through Medina a couple of times & don't remember seeing your Dads shop.Maybe I'll look alittle harder next time. Bob

Welcome aboard!! Great looking straps you made.

Welcome it's great to see another Buckeye!

I think the problem Wiz had with his machine was there's 2-springs that hold the stitch length foward & when one breaks that's what'll happen.They are great machines & will handle up to 3/8" max,so they are good for chaps,upholstery sewing. We rebuild & sell alot of them they are alot like the 226 Consew & what's nice about them is the feet are cheap since so many other machines use them. So don't be afraid of it,try it out,if it's a 563 that's a good price!

Glad to have you aboard!You can learn alot here!

It's great to have you aboard!! Your project looks great too!

Oldtimer is correct you need to use the 794S point,that is our biggest selling needle for leather.They will make a real nice looking stitch because they make a cut in the leather that's in line with the stitching.

Hello, We have had this problem before when we have rebuilt these & we have found that soaking really doesn't seem to help much.We clamp it like you have it & take off the 2-screws & washer at the top & get a brass or aluminun bar & hammer it out the bottom.You don't have to hit it real hard.What happens is the old oil dries up almost glueing it together. Good Luck Bob

Great looking work there!

Great job on the holster!

Great looking work!!

Great looking work!

You found a great site here.

Great looking work!!

Knut, We used to get it in a gallon container.If they have any try the CRC 556 it works 3x better than WD40

Knut, We've used the CRC power lube before & it is good oil for a machine,it is alittle heavier than standard oil.

As the others have said DO NOT use WD40 as a lubricant,I would only use it on rusty bolts to free them up even then there's alot better lube to use than WD.I think the confusion comes from the can it's self,as they write lubricates ,penetrates,protects on the side. We have the sewing machine oil in 2-grades standard stainless(clear) & a heavier oil that isn't clear for heavy Industrial machines.And that's what we recommend to use. Bob

#1 you could have the foot presuure to tight.#2 When does the inside foot come down?The needle should come down just slightly before the inside foot comes down on the feed dog. Bob

We have the needles,manual & thread for this machine.Parts are not available. Here's a pic of the one we have. Bob

Sue, Yes,I have both the handle & bolt that holds it on.But the different feet haven't been made for years so you'll have to find them used somewhere. Bob

Yes,PB Blaster will help dissolve the grease then get a rag & wipe it out mmaybe even holding the rag w/tweezers since it's kinda tight back there.I won't worry about trying to get it all out just the worst of it & then oiling it will thin it ouit,mainly get any big globs out.

suem, Don't put grease in the back,there's a roller there & it will buildup behind the roller & stop it from spinning & put flat spots on it & ruin it!ONLY use oil on the whole machine. On the issure about the butterfly turning the others gave you some things to look at & I just thought I'd mention that sometimes it gets dirt & etc in it & if you just keep oiling & turning it'll loosen up. Bob

James, I guess I should of asked f/a pic.Yes, they also had a thread oiler on them for cotton thread. The light bracket (if it has one) also swivels. You probably won't need to use it with the nylon thread. Bob