CowboyBob
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The tension release only works when you pick up the foot,it has nothing to do with tension settings.Have you taken the adjuster nut off & taken the discs out to check for grooves & or lint or dirt on them?
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No,when you flip the base over the holes for the pedals will be further away from your feet like you want.
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No 346 won't work,I have a customer here in town that is using#277 BUT it is on vinyl for top stitching cars seats,on leather you have more friction with the larger needle & you just can't get enough foot pressure to hold the leather down so it will skip stitches & break thread if you go much over 1/4" thickness with a bigger needle #25 that the larger thread requires.
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You can flip the base over & then the pedals will be towards the back.This will take alittle work because you'll have to take the head off the table,lay the stand down,unbolt the base,take the pedals off & re-install on the otherside,put the castors on the otherside & bolt the column back on.
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Some of these 145's are for binding & the feed dog didn't lift ,sounds like what you have.
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205 Adler Clone Recommendation for Binding Work
CowboyBob replied to anvlts's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
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205 Adler Clone Recommendation for Binding Work
CowboyBob replied to anvlts's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
We have a few New 205's here but they don't have the slot in them for the binder. -
Not exactly a Leather sewing question... BUT
CowboyBob replied to SilverForgeStudio's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I hate to tell you,we service a lot of these models & the term Heavy Duty is more of a sales pitch than a machine made for heavy material.If you want to sew thin leather or any other heavier material you would stand a much better chance by getting an old black Singer 15-91 they are built very similar to an Industrial machine & take #69 nylon thread w/o much problems. -
Stitch length regulator singer 241-12
CowboyBob replied to Threadbeat's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
@katit Your right sometimes this is the case but this model of Singer doesn't have a safety clutch.- 14 replies
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When your trying to touchup a hook like this never take any metal off the outside,just the inside,I would say it could be saved with careful sanding,use some 220 emery to get rid of the burr & then smooth it up with some finer emery.You might also want to get a new hook on order for backup.
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Stitch length regulator singer 241-12
CowboyBob replied to Threadbeat's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
There is no troubleshooting,just get the button in the slot & push the handwheel towards you for a longer stitch.When you force it all the way long or short you have to give it that much force to get it to change.- 14 replies
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Great idea!! Looks like it should work as needed.
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It's easiest to use what table is setup for.
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Yes,those will work.The one hinge behind the needle on a double needle is in a different place so you'll have to router out a new hole OR you could drill a different hole in the machine.Most double needles have a bed that's 1&1/2" longer than a single needle so you'll need to fill the gap in too.
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Stitch length regulator singer 241-12
CowboyBob replied to Threadbeat's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
When you push the button down while turning the handwheel,keep turning it until it goes into the slot,keep pushing it down & turn the wheel towards you for a longer stitch.Never push the button when the machine is in motion.- 14 replies
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Shout Out to Toledo Sewing and part needed
CowboyBob replied to Woodstove's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I double checked & I found a supplier that has it in stock. -
Some 227's have reverse,if you can see a pic it'll have a lever on the front rightside for reverse.
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DFH is right,oil is the best,clear mineral sewing machine oil.The grease can dry up & cause the roller to stop turning & make a flat spot on it.
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We only have some size #16LR in stock,the other sizes are all diamond points.We can get any size you want.
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They are the same length but the 128x6 is a leather point & the 16x231 is a round point.
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Help! Ruined my project during stitching!
CowboyBob replied to Michellleatherworks's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
It's a good idea to make a sample of the thickness you want to sew & test it first.It would also help to use #277 in the bobbin,346 is real hard to pull up in stiffer leathers. -
Glenn,It's a 30-5 isn't that a low lift large bobbin? Bob
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That is some really nice looking work you've done there.
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She’s broke....Singer 111w155 parts needed
CowboyBob replied to Glaciersew's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Nice try but I checked & they don't have it.It probably could be brazed if he has all the parts. -
Edge Guide for Consew 225 (and clones)
CowboyBob replied to KeithHideWorks's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Comes with it on from the factory with a Juki.