CowboyBob

IF your sure it's threaded correctly,pulled down in between the tension discs,then look to make sure the tension discs aren't sticking open when you try sewing,I think that's what Darren is saying,try pulling on the thread with the feet down because when you p/u the foot the tension realese opens the dics. HTH

Maybe this will help.

It should handle 3/8" or so but you can use #277 thread pretty easy on this machine.You might have problems with marking on the bottom as this machine has the bottom feed dogs that pulls the leather but at least it has a walking foot ,this machine is better suited for sewing nylon webbing or canvas.

Well I can tell you it's NOt a Durkopp -Adler,It's a Durkopp the factory that built it was bombed during the war & they never rebuilt.SO there isn't any parts available for it anywere.We do have needles in stock for it & that all. When sewing they do sew pretty good. Here's a pic of the one we have.

There should be wiring directions either on the plate on the outside or inside the end cover.

There are alot better Singer home machines to use than this one because this & most Touch & Sews have plastic gears that will break(we stock them) Try finding an older black Singer that only has straight stitch on it, w/a built-in motor they are all metal & have a very strong motor & are built to last.The bobbin goes in underneath.You can use #69 nylon on these & they are great to get started with.

Hello Darren, That's a great idea esp when space is limited,I'll have to give it a try & see how it works. Thanks, Bob

http://www.tolindsewmach.com/cb2500.html Since you have a budget in mind we have the same machine but without reverse for $995.00 + shpg

COBRA AND COWBOY 441 CLONES DO NOT LAST VERRY LONG YOU CAN ALREADY FIND THEM IN JUNK PILES

This machine has a walking foot,it is better suited for sewing canvas or upholstery than leather.If it's 240 you need to check if it's single or 3-phase,if it's 3-phase you'll have to change the motor or get a convertor which will cost more than a motor because there's electronics in this motor that need a good constant voltage or they get fried. If you want to sew leather it should sew up to 20 oz.I'm almost certain that you might have problems getting parts for this machine too.

It would depend of course how old & how much it's been used but I would guess from 1500-2000 pound if it's in decent condition.Maybe more if it's real nice. They sell over 4000 pounds new.

Needlebar could of gotten pushed up when the needle broke,loosen needle screw & lower needle a couple mm & see if it gets better. If it does you will need to lower needlebar.

There isn't much you can do to this machine back 100yrs when it was made people didn't care much about feed dog marks or material sliding alittle.Now today it's a different story that's why you need a machine with compound walking foot & needle feed like an Adler 205 ,Juki 411 or a 441 clone will do a much better job for you.

If you have the TN411 motor here's the instructions.

We have about 60 machines on our showroom floor & your more than welcome to come over & try any of them out.Bring your leather you want to sew & we have the thread here that you can use. Bob

I'm not sure what machine the 1010 is BUT it's tension related & probably one of 3-things,the first thing to try is cleaning the thread discs out because lint will build up in there & give you loose tension,#2 can be on the thickness your tension is being released from sewing so thick & #3 is hook timing. So the easiest thing to try is cleaning the tension try that out & see what happens.

A 15 class Singer will work much better than a 99.

Give us a call we have them in all sizes made. Bob

That would be terrible if they ended up in the scrap yard.Over here they'd bring $0.15 a lb,IF you could get them for that you could sell a couple off & pay for the rest.

OR here's an idea. You guys ever see those fire crackers that have a string on each end and you pull them apart to make it go bang? You could tie one end to the bobbin and the other to the end of the thread, it'll go bang when you get to the end and since the string breaks it won't break your needle. I'm joking of course. Don't anyone be dumb and try it but if you do get video. Billie, That's a great idea But it might discolor your leather when it goes off.

Billie, Yes,try any of the 3-places you mentioned,ask for a 3L or 3/8" wide belt & whatever length you need.

Yes,Steve is correct it's a Adler 105-64 should sew real close to 1/2" & use up to #346 thread.

That's a great idea! A lot better than what one customer did,he figured if he tied the beginning tight it would just stop sewing when the bobbin got to the end,it did,broke his needle & bobbin case tension spring too !!! LOL

Sometimes you have to grind the slot wider on the foot to make them fit(between the 2-points @ the top where it fits in the bar)

the 211G166 has a walking foot needle feed & reverse.