shoepatcher

pics of the machine? glenn

Having just finished rebuilding a Consew DSC-2 skiver, I believe a lot of the parts will work on Fortuna skivers since they are a copy of the Fortuna. I know Fortuna made various models, but it is a possible source for parts. I tell everyone, " A part is better than no part". Something to consider even if they are Chinese made clone parts. glenn miller

I wanted to find out how many of our members own and use a Singer 97-10 harness machine. Please respond so we can figure out how many are still out there. Thank you in advance. glenn miller

Safety clutch adjusted with Allen wrench as to when it disengages. check that it is not to tight so it disengages to quickly.

If you want the Cadillac, get what I have- DA 669. it replaced the 69. It can be changed very easily to a binder machine. Not cheap!! glenn

Ok you will probably need to change out the feed cam on the bottom from 4 motion drop feed to skiff feed, new throat plate, feed dog. It uses singer feet so you can get those on line. The binder will not be cheap if you have to have it made special. WE use Atlanta Attachment, Tennessee Attachment and WS Bessett here in the States. UK? Are there any binder companies in the UK or Europe?

Standard Rivet I believe is still in business. Contact them. glenn

Call Manufacturers Supply in St. Louis and see if they have a manual. It looks like most copies of the Fortuna. I just rebuilt a Consew DSC-2 skiver. Looks just like that. glenn

Call Eli Schelbach at Landis sales in Arthur, IL. Heritage was mast Harness Shops name for their line of machines. Eli started Mast Harness Shop and eventually sold it to Weaver Leather. glenn

Anything else on the model plate? The 1445 was replaced by the 1425 machine. Great machine. Foot lift was 16mm as far as I can determine. Made both a B and C class. This machine has back tack, foot lift and trim functions. I have a operations manual and mechanics manual but no parts list. The feet are funny. 1245 feet will not fit it. You can get feet for it from Kwok Hing in Singapore. 134-35 needle system.. I think stitch length was 6mm max. Any 900 number in model plate is a special function like trimming, etc. glenn

Guy on eBay in Lithuania has a lot of Pfaff parts. What are you looking for specifically. glenn

Answer to both questions is yes It normally touches the needle just before the hook gets there. glenn

That post about 13-15" high? You need a bobbin cover but without the front and back cover plate, no way to keep them on. Could be a great machine!! glenn

Ok change to #19 or #21 needle. Take thread out of machine and check the entire thread path for burrs or slots worn into thread guides. Carefully rethread machine. Take bobbin out and gentle pull on the thread in it so see how much tension is on the bobbin . Check the bobbin tension spring for grooves worn in it. Sew a few trial stiches on scrap and lets see what you got. Once we get it sewing good forward, then we will work on the back stitch. Also, check the hook distance from the new needle and the timing on the hook to the needle. glenn

great!!

Looking at your picture, needle is in backwards. Scarf of needle needs to be on the right side.

What problems? glenn

Yep. Hitler sized plant in 1932 and turned it into bayonet factory. Allies bombed in 1941 i believe and destroyed everything. Never rebuilt to build shoepatchers. glenn

Singer 111W155 Max. thread to use on machine is #138. You will have problems w trying to run #207. glenn

Got to be something in thread patch or burr on the hook. Check those areas. glenn

Replace the clutch motor with a one piece servo. Machine will run better. I would also put a new top on the table. You got a great deal. Make the changes and you will have an even better set up and machine. glenn

Can we get pics of the stand? glenn

No one is currently making parts for the 29K51-56 series. You need following: drive gear and pinion screw, following gears, drive racks, studs, cover plates, cover plate screws. Which parts are you looking for? I believe the gears and racks could be made with an EDM machine. Just need someone to step up and make parts. There is a demand for them, trust me. glenn

Your machine was made in 1986 according to the model plate. Nice find. I would do some touch up painting on it. Just me. Look clean. Absolute steal of a deal. Get the other butterfly wing. You will not regret it. glenn

The stop on the take up spring looks to high. Set it at about 9 o'clock. Then re do the tensions on the top and bobbin case. See if that helps. I would not resell it. Great looking machine. glenn