You might want to check the shuttle & see if it is loose.Sometimes you can take it out(it's held on by 2-screws)& take the spring & ring off the back & clean it out,oil it & see what happens.
This is a very early unimproved model of machine that can barely sew 2 layers of shirt weight material.I wouldn't think of even trying leather on it.There is no way it'll live up to the story someone said about it sewing bridles & I'm willing to bet that is why they bought it & found out otherwise.
Maggie,
You need to double check the model # of your machine,I think you have a LU562?When you reset the clutch you push the button on the rightside down & turn the handwheel backwards.Also when you go to sew you need to make sure the bobbin thread is above the needle plate & pulled to the back & hold the needle thread when you start sewing for the first 3-stitches(to prevent looping underneath)
Anytime they write "cheap as chips" I would run.What a sales pitch?(LOL) Looking at the panel is has it might have a 220 v motor & this model #463 is a light duty machine that if your real lucky might sew alittle more than 1/4" leather with a small #69 thread.
Tom,
The parts haven't been available for years.Campbell-Randall in Texas might have some parts they can make.If you go to the auction ask where they bought this machine,Also can you get me a pic of the stand?
Thanks
They make a real nice stitch just like most needle & awl machines,you will pay dearly though for any parts it might need.In good decent condition it should sell for over $2,500.00.
Good Luck
It is a 31-19 because it has the walking feet on it,the other ones just have a roller or flat foot.It was made for sewing multiple plies of lightweight canvas & leather.
This machine is better for chaps & wallets,it will sew to maybe a total of 20 oz leather & use up to #138 max thread size.You need to use larger thread & sew thicker than what this machine can do.
Some of our customers that used the brushless motors had problems with the chip going out in them & requiring a replacement.the analog type (FS-550) does not have that problem & the range of speed control is better on the foot pedal,the torque seems to be the same as the brushless.
It is a very easy job & normally the holes in the table even line up.The motor comes pre-wired w/a new switch & is ready to bolt on.This motoe also has a threaded rod belt adjustment on the front like most other motors to adjust the belt length.