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CowboyBob

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  1. The 227R uses the same threading as above,very common to alot of different models of machines.
  2. 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.
  3. Are the 16x257 needles the same length as the ones that work?Are you putting the long groove on the left?
  4. 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.
  5. I'd like to see a pic of it?
  6. It takes a needle & awl machine to punch through tugs like a Lands#3,Randall or Champion.
  7. 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)
  8. I think that is an older european type of size for cotton thread that isn't used anymore.Maybe someone across the pond might know.
  9. 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.
  10. Hey Mike glad to see your back.
  11. What no stand?
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Those are available generic for around $20.00
  16. 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.
  17. That is a 31-19 & any manual for a 31 would work,it takes the 16x2 leather needle can use #92 or #138 thread.
  18. It looks like you might be using a TRI point,try either a D or S point & it'll look alot nicer.
  19. 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.
  20. A v-belt won't fit,he needs get use a leather belt,unless he can adapt a larger pulley.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. Yes,size#92 would look nice on that.
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