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  1. CowboyBob
    No,it won't handle #138,this machine is very similar to a Singer 241,251,281 only it has reverse.You might be able to use #92.
  2. CowboyBob
    Hey Mike glad to see your back.
  3. CowboyBob
    What no stand?
  4. CowboyBob
    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.
  5. CowboyBob
    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
  6. CowboyBob
    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
  7. CowboyBob
    Those are available generic for around $20.00
  8. CowboyBob
    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.
  9. CowboyBob
    That is a 31-19 & any manual for a 31 would work,it takes the 16x2 leather needle can use #92 or #138 thread.
  10. CowboyBob
    It looks like you might be using a TRI point,try either a D or S point & it'll look alot nicer.
  11. CowboyBob
    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.
  12. CowboyBob
    A v-belt won't fit,he needs get use a leather belt,unless he can adapt a larger pulley.
  13. CowboyBob
    Wiz, Some 201's came in treadle stand w/o motor I have also taken the motors off them & converted to treadle for Amish people.
  14. CowboyBob
    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.
  15. CowboyBob
    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.
  16. CowboyBob
    Yes,size#92 would look nice on that.
  17. CowboyBob
    Yes,You can get them & I can send you info about them tomorrow.
  18. CowboyBob
    It has smooth feed dogs & feet so there's no marking.
  19. CowboyBob
    I've noticed this too over the years & thought that since the side w/the larger hole might take a thicker thread & needs the clearance under the plate for it to clear w/o binding. Just a guess.
  20. CowboyBob
    Yes,loosening the bobbin tension alittle will help,you also might give the takeup spring more pressure .
  21. CowboyBob
    I think you need to make sure your needle thread is pulled down in between the tensions discs,if not it'll just what you say because you aren't getting enough tension on the thread.Also have you taken the nut off the tension post & take the discs apart to see if there is grooves or dirt in there?
  22. CowboyBob
    Looks like a real professional job there.I'm very glad to know the machine got used to you.LOL
  23. CowboyBob
    Try to loosen the bobbin tension 1/2 a turn @ a time .
  24. CowboyBob
    Well the 211 is an updated 111w & they put a smaller handwheel on it so it will run faster.The larger handwheel & different clutch system make the 111w alttle easier to sew on & better for leather.You can always do what pcox did & put a large handwheel on the 211 will help it too.
  25. CowboyBob
    hook,needle bar,bobbins,feet BUT most people prefer the 111w over the 211
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