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The original needle hole in the needle bar would accommodate a *8 needle system which is 1.9mm shank size the 332LG is 2.0 shank size. That was hard to get that to fit. The 214 x 1 is 2.50mm shank size. you would have to remove the needle bar and machine it to accommodate the larger needle. Not easy unless you replaced it. Did your dad but the machine new? Also check the lift of the feet please to see if 12mm or 15mm. glenn

That looks like a 17 class or18 class. I have the manuals in hard copy. I do not give them away since I paid for some of them. I need to see the bobbin to determine what model. glenn

He needs the zigzag function. That I know. glenn

Call Bill's Sewing in Hildebrand, NC. The make table tops and can probably make a new top with the 545 cutout. glenn

C, My info tells me it should be a 3A on the plate not a 34. The fact that you can get a 214 x1 needle in the needle bar I think means it it the heavy duty version. Enlarging the needle hole in the needle bar to accommodate a 2.5mm shank cannot be easy. Do we know if the lift is 12mm or 15mm?? That needs to be checked!! glenn

All American Sewing in Louisiana has the 50mm pulleys for that motor. glenn

I think you indeed have the heavier model. It uses the 214x 1 needle which is the same as the 328 system. The fact that the model plates says 8345/34 and not 8345/30 means it is the heavy one and that you can put a 214 x 1 needle in it. The shank on the 214 x1 is larger than on a 88 needle which has a shank of 1.9mm. The 214 x 1 shank is 2.5mm. Damn!!! You have one I have been looking for almost 30 years!! You want the 214x 1 or 2 needle system. I am in Oxford, MI. I see you were in Dearborn, MI. You coming back to the states anytime soon? I have a 8345/30 if you want to trade. We would only have to trade heads!!!

C, Yep I want it!!! the 200 heavy duty version was the 200-3A. It had a lift of 15mm and used the needle system 328 as well. glenn

What is the model of your machine? This info is important! Claes made a model that would use the 214x1,1 needles I believe it was a 8345 /40. I would look for a shorter needle set screw. That is a standard metric thread so set screws should not be to hard to find a much shorter one. glenn

German made. Still researching it glenn

ok Bradbury machines were made in England from 1850's to about 1923. First sewing machine company in England. The A-1 was made from 1872-1923. About 65,000 sent to US. Had the smallest diameter arm on any shoepatcher I have seen. Apparently were very good machines. I have 4 of them to rebuild. Very small bobbin and hook. I even have one of the slide on flat wooden tables for it. The original tables for the machine to set on were made of black walnut. Had metal legs. Later all metal stand. I have manual on the machine and a parts list. On may list of machines to rebuild. glenn

you can Dremel out the depth of the slot on the underside of the throat plate to let a thicker thread pass. I use Mitchell cord to do that and then polish out the slot. Not hard. glenn

ok Singer only made to my knowledge one short arm big bobbin machine The 29U171. It was the first singer shoepatcher made in Japan. The 29K171, 172, 173 were the last ones made at Kilbowie Scotland plant. Next came the 29U171 in Japan. The the last ones made for Singer the 29U171A, 172A, 173A. Singer did make one high lift model-the 29K21. They also made a few long stitch versions-29K10, 11, 16, 22, 23, 52, 54.

the 155 and 156 were for domestic sales. the 255 and 256 were for export.

You want to order a binding plate that will fit the 1508. That will allow you to tap and screw the raw edge binder down to it. It has a raised platform to drill and tap screws into. Make sure your screw are flush with the underside of the slide plate. If they hang down, grind them off to flush with bottom. Tennessee Attachment makes on with part # 455-1508-1. However, you are in the UK. College Sewing may be able to get you a raised plate. You may need a new feed dog, throat plate, feet for binding as well. glenn

Have you contacted Manufacturers' Supply (MSC)about parts? They are still in business. It looks a lot like the clone Skivers of today. I am currently rebuilding a Consew DSC-2 skiver. Find out from MSC where the machine was made. Clone parts of today may fit!! glenn

that would be on the motor, not the skiver> Make of motor? glenn

The atom are great clickers. Yes there are clones. Genuine Atom clickers will start about $8,000.00 Clones $4,000.00.

yep we need pics!!!! glenn

Adler 269 feet should fit as well. If it is a Claes as Constabulary says, it is well made. Parts are the problem. glenn

The 67-373 and the 67-GK-373 are both the same machine except the GK has a short bed on it. You cannot add another hook to it like you can the 67-373 to make it a double needle. glenn

I would consider the Cowboy version of the 341 since Bob is so much closer than Steve. Shipping has got to be less. glenn

The feed cam on the top shaft may be out just a little bit. Lets see if I can remember?? Nothing in the mechanics manual for the 69 class that I can see. Put machine at 0 stitches. Run the machine slow. If it the reverse lever moves even a little, the feed cam is off\ and has to be recalibrated. glenn

Your needle bar may not be set at the correct height. You can change the needle bar height on Adler's. They have an eccentric to move the bar up and down. It is in the service manual. Look for the service manual for a 30-70. Same info applies to the 30-7. glenn

Great job Hendreforgan!! Look forward to you future texts. glenn