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Chandler 205-64 swing down edge guide install question
CowboyBob replied to Surrylda's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Yes,your right there isn't enough metal there to be able to drill the holes you need to mount it. -
Difference between using a Larger Pulley vs. Speed reducer?
CowboyBob replied to tofu's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Yes,it will slow it down,you will probably need to extend the belt slot so the belt doesn't rub. -
Cowboy 4500 Won't Stop. Servo Problem?
CowboyBob replied to greyleatherco's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Hannah,Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad I thought of doing that,the problem is since we changed to this style of motor we are not having enough problems to know what to do when something happens.- 13 replies
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DC motor conversion on chinese patcher machine
CowboyBob replied to Yankee63's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
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The feed cam you need to adjust is on the lower shaft,the same one that makes the stitch length,but the first thing to check is did you make sure to line the marks on the lower shaft with the take up lever all the way at the top when you installed the timing belt? Also make sure this cam has the screw marked S on the cam is in the slot on the shaft,along with the cam under the feed dog needs to be in slot too.
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Cuz taxes didn't suck enough ...
CowboyBob replied to JLSleather's topic in Marketing and Advertising
So meanwhile here in the US they will probably have to hire some more inefficient workers & then have to build larger buildings (gotta spend the $$ you know) to track the non-payers down & I'm sure they will devise some penalty or interest for non-compliers!! -
The price is in the ballpark,maybe you can get it for less? It will probably have a clutchmotor on it that you'll need to change to a servo so you can control the speed.This machine will sew to around 5/16" or 20 oz of leather & use up to #138 thread.
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Get a flat steel pulley with large enough center to go over the shoulder of the wheel & drill through the side of it & the handwheel that is on the machine,use 3 or 4 bolts & nuts evenly spaced.
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Your Welcome ,the credit goes to Campbell-Randall for making it,yes, the original 3 pages sure left a lot to be desired.
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Found it. union_lockstitch.pdf
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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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