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  1. Uwe, That is the correct screw #. You can also get screw #127, or #141 or #145. These are the same thread pitch 3/16" x 28tpi. Only difference is the length of the screws. Screw #128 is no longer made but there are generic ones available. Screw #118 is no longer made but there are ones you can get. The thread size is 9/32"x 20tpi. Screw #50632 will work as it is the same thread pitch and diameter. Screw #118 was used on the 29k's beginning with the 29K58 I believe to anchor the heads to the treadle bases. Hope that helps. glenn
  2. Colt W Knight, I found a few places on the net that has copies of the manual for this machine. Cost would be $10.00 plus shipping. Something to consider. I can get you the places if you want. JUst PM me. glenn
  3. C, The 212 rebuild looks fabulous!!. Great job. glenn
  4. That needle plate is generic if I am not mistaken by the number on the back. Here in the states, I think you can get generic ones from Henderson Sewing in Alabama and Bill's Sewing in North Carolina. Both companies have web sites. As to Europe, Constabulary has some contact info above. There are generic plates out there and they should not be to bad in price. If an OEM part from Pfaff, yes it will be expensive. The throat plate is the same on a Pfaff 595 as well. glenn
  5. WoodsideCo. Like Wiz said, you can contact Consew direct. You could also telephone Jones Decker at Bill's Sewing in NC. They were the largest Consew dealer in the US at one time. Phone 1-800-445-5657. I have dealt with them since 1995. glenn
  6. AngieNZ, Can you give us the names of the companies in UK and NZ that have parts for the "U" series of shoepatchers made by Singer? glenn
  7. C, I believe the needle system to use on this machine is a 134-35. I have set a couple of the Adler machines at work up with 135x17 system. The 134 system needle may be too short in length. glenn
  8. Also, In the video on the 69 showing how to wind bobbin, thread machine and sew, the machine is NOT thread correctly in the take up spring area. It is threaded behind the location pin on the the take spring assembly and that is WRONG. I have owned and sewn on these machines and you do no thread behind that pin! glenn
  9. laurend, This Adler 69-FA-373 means this machine was originally fitted with a thread trimmer. The knife may have been removed but other parts might remain. Send us some better pics of the shuttle area. glenn
  10. laurend, 1. What is the exact model of your Adler? 2. Get us a few pictures of the machine head and it's set up. Then we can better advise you where to go. A short video of it sewing would help as well. glenn
  11. One thing I would look at is the size of the needle hole in the feed dog. If you are going to use #138 thread, that hole has to be enlarged. What happens is as the needle is going down thru the feed dog, the size of the how in the feed dog forces the thread from the left side of the need to the front of the needle and that means the bottom tension comes out to tight. I would look at the tension spring on the shuttle hook and make sure it is tightening down properly. No dirt or lint under it and not grooved in the back. Make sure take up spring is set correctly and traveling correctly. These machines will sew #138 as long as they are set up properly. One other thing might be the spacing on the finger where the bobbin case moves back and forth. horizontal hooks do not have a proper bobbin case opening to adjust like on a vertical hook machine. glenn
  12. That is about right. More like $300.00-$500.00 restored. No parts are available. Great little machine however. glenn
  13. Greg, We use both companies and they both are great. glenn
  14. Kevin,

    What do you still have for sale as to shoepatchers?

    glenn

  15. The shuttle hook was not replaced prior to you encountering this problem? The reason I ask is that I have worked on patchers where a new shuttles has been put in. They were generic ones and it turn out both of the new shuttles purchased were to big . The hook would pick the thread off the needle fine but would then get pinched as it went round the shuttle. Shuttle to big to let the thread pass around it. glenn
  16. What size thread are you using in the top and bobbin? glenn
  17. This is a special 335 subclass. According to the model plate, #335-H3-734/01-6/01-921/01-BS -H3 means regular maximum lift of 11mm - 6/01 should be the standard model as to the feed dog and feet. -B means a B subclass which is on the lighter side of what it can sew plus a smaller balance wheel. C and D class are heavier and a larger balance wheel -S means for sewing cloth -734/01 not sure on this designation but the extra little lever to the left of the stitch length lever I think allows you to change the upper feed in relation to the lower feed dog -921/01 again, not sure on this designation Like Constabulary said, I would remove the stitch length lever and the back plate, then replace the lever and wee what you got. The stitch should be longer then That lever comes out with a set screw. You need a long screw driver coming up from the bottom to retighten the set screw. Generic stitch length plates can be ordered to replace the existing one and they are not real expensive here in the States. Australia, maybe. glenn
  18. Bradford, Both of these machines are good machines. Bob at Toledo (Cowboy) and Steve at Cobra are both great to deal with. To me, the deciding factor would be which one is closer to you as to shipping costs. glenn
  19. We need to see a pic of the stitch lever and plate behind it. Pfaff 335 machines have had maximum stitch lengths from 3mm to 6mm depending on when they were made and the sub class. The ones produce today have a maximum stitch length of 6mm. glenn
  20. Shaggs,

    The person to call on this machine is Allen Burkholder at Weaver Leather.  He has worked on these machines for over 20 years and I consider him the best on that machine in the US.  I have 4                   205-370 machines at work and one of my own at home. 

    It sounds like the machine is out of time, i.e. shuttle moved on the main bottom shaft.  Allen can walk you thru the timing of the hook.  You can reach him at 1-800 weaver1   ext. 223.  Tell him I sent you.

    glenn miller

  21. c, Not all parts were changed, just some. I do not think you can get any of the metric parts today. I have yet to find a source. glenn
  22. AngieNZ, The 29U173A was built in Japan. Some of the parts or slightly different in spec sizes compared to the parts for a Singer 29K73 and 29K173. They went to metric sizing on some items and they are definitely different. glenn
  23. Jeff,

    Did you end up selling the lot that was posted in March or did you piece meal it?

    glenn

  24. C, Singer introduced the cam adjustment screw for the shuttle on the 29K51 series which I think came out in 1923. Up till then, all the 29-1thru 5 and the early 29k1-33 only had the long drive rack on the bottom with no adjustment. Glenn
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