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Juki HZL F400 bobbin hook not spinning
CowboyBob replied to Seamyher89's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
@Seamyher89 There's the problem!! I can check with Juki tomorrow & let you know if they have them. -
Broken screw head on needle assembly juki lu563
CowboyBob replied to Nate88's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Drilling in a hole this small is pretty tough to do,we've found if you pull the needle out it will take the pressure off the screw & it usually turns out using the point of a needle. -
Juki HZL F400 bobbin hook not spinning
CowboyBob replied to Seamyher89's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I don't the your pics on the link you posted,try posting them here. -
Juki HZL F400 bobbin hook not spinning
CowboyBob replied to Seamyher89's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Yes,there could be thread in the groove of the bobbincase that rides in the hook.You'll see the larger black gear that might have bad teeth. -
You have the foot pressure as tight as it will go loosen it until it starts skipping since it isn't holding the foot down then tighten a turn until it stops.You can run it real loose if you can hold the leather down as the needle is lifting our of the leather to get less marking.
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Juki HZL F400 bobbin hook not spinning
CowboyBob replied to Seamyher89's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
@Seamyher89 Take the bobbincase out & unjam the hook. Then take the cover off under the arm,I think you jammed it & stripped the plastic gear that drives the hook. -
Machines like this aren't made to sew finished goods on,they are more for repair where the scratches don't matter.There have been people use some shrink tubing you heat up & put on the foot but then you might have to help feed the leather as it sews because it might slip.
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I have a 5 gallon of used motor oil & diesel fuel mixed 50-50 & drop old rusty stuff in it for a few weeks,it comes out pretty stinky but it kills all the rust & soaks in all the bearings,screws & makes it alot easier to tear down.
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The biggest difference is the handwheel,it's smaller on the 211 so it'll harder to slow down & some of the parts & screws have been discontinued on it,everything is still available for the 111W.
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Help on Rex 345-3L Industrial Sewing machine
CowboyBob replied to ChristinaC's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
The leather point for this machine is 16x2 ,.which we have in stock.You'll be able to sew thinner wallets or checkbook covers on this machine & a teflon foot will help he leather slide through easier. -
@Dantan I have 7 boxes of these in stock in white.
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No,get a used Singer 111w,Consew 225,226,Juki 562 or 563 & you'll be alot happier & do a better job of sewing than this one can.This was made to sew clothes using thin thread.
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@Gerald WhitehurstJust above the foot is the stitch length adjuster,loosen the screw & slide it down for a longer stitch.
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History of Sewing Machines & How They Work
CowboyBob replied to MedusaOblongata's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Great video,I'll add this one;Birth of a Sewing Machine - YouTube -
Yes,Sir that is a great price,I'd get it myself but it's a drive for me too,it's not in the pic but I do have the bobbincase for it.
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Pfaff 145 h4 and New Tech servo motor
CowboyBob replied to seamsperfect's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
We stock this nut,you could borrow the one off the bobbin winder to try the machine & if you need anymore more parts,needles or thread order it all @ once. -
New Consew seems tight on part of the stitch?
CowboyBob replied to Tsiatko's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Don't worry about it,It's the normal pressure coming from the resistance of the spring for the outside foot lifting up when the inside goes down. -
Get a small screw (10/32) 1" long with a nut & wind bobbins with a drill.
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Buying a used first industrial machine
CowboyBob replied to Zeekar's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Yes,you shouldn't have any problems with #14 needles & 46 thread,if you do come back here & we'll help you fix it.LOL! -
Buying a used first industrial machine
CowboyBob replied to Zeekar's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
The Singer 211 has a smaller handwheel making it harder to slow down than the other 2 & do to the design of it you can't install a larger pulley on it,for this reason & the fact that a few of the screws for it aren't available anymore would steer me towards one of the others.They both have larger bobbins too.The 167 should have a rubber belt in it,if it's cloth don't buy it. -
We can still get the handwheel & shaft for this model.
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Reviving the STH-8BLD-3, or: Yet Another Speed Reducer
CowboyBob replied to grep's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
If you turn the knob down lower than 660 it will lose power BUT will go slow @ 660 or above you just need to push lightly with your foot & the should go down to 100 rpm as long as the belts aren't too tight.- 9 replies
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Reviving the STH-8BLD-3, or: Yet Another Speed Reducer
CowboyBob replied to grep's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Hey,looks pretty good.The easiest thing to do is get a larger wheel on the reducer so you have at least a 4-1 reduction,5-1 would even be better.Larger handwheels this shaft size are hard to find.- 9 replies
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class 3 & 4 buckstitch needle opinions
CowboyBob replied to maggielj's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Why wouldn't a standard LR needle for a 441 work? -
Econosew EB 727 equivalent to which Juki model
CowboyBob replied to Nurselainie's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
We used to sell Econosews & I checked the only machine that comes close to that model# is a 727-5 which is the same as a Consew 205RB here's a manual for it LMK if it's the correct one or not.If not posting a pic will help.. Consew205RB.pdf