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I spend most of last night searching for video I had seen. Well I came across this youtube this morning

I wonder if I can ask anyone with a working Model 308 could post some photos showing the position of the shuttle when the hand lever is fully extended up? Thanx in advance Matthew

A customer dropped this off today. he said he used to sew leather with it a while ago, but has been store in the barn for the last several years. I doubt it has been cleaned in a while and the cotton oil wicks were pretty dry. after oiling it, resetting the needle I got the needle to pick up the bobbin thread. is stitches OK but the tensions are shot. He applied paint in the wrong places. So if I decide to keep it, it will get a strip down and some TLC. a quick search on eBay shows parts availability is good. And I don't like the colour. Matthew

Ok finally got time to look at this again. The issue I bigger than I thought. I removed the feet and the needle hits the race case. I adjusted the race case so the needle doesn't hit it, but now the needle hits the needle foot. Man. I would love to know what they did! more reading and research is called for. Matthew

capturing a short video has raised multiple issues: the needle is be misaligned by the foot and also the hole. Tomorrow I will revert to the original binding feet and needle plate. https://youtu.be/Z4nBmquW2xg

RA, Will do. I also found the an adjustment manual for a Pfaff 335.

An employee recently acquired a good second hand, working a Golden Wheel CS 335BH, a binding cylinder Pfaff 335 copy. the binding attatchment has been replaced with a non binding kit. the shuttle timing has an issue, as the needle goes down into the shuttle race but jams preventing a full rotation of the mechanism. I have checked the shuttle and bobbin, there is nothing out of place. I haven't found a methodoly to verify the timing mechanism. Can anyone assit? I will grap a small video of the machine showing the issue today when I retrun to our shop.

Finally got some parts in. The shuttle body #20757 would appear to be impossible to source. One I sourced from a local supplier sent #12393. I have since ordered a new Hook # 12444 and a complete Shuttle Race #24415. ( all these fit on a 31k15) When I attempted to remove the original drive hook I noticed two bumps on it as if there was a pin going through the hook and shaft. a picture is attached. the parts manual show holes in the approx. position. Before I start whacking and thought it would be better to ask "Would this be a pin I need to tap out? " Thanx. Matthew

I realised I hadn't wrapped this up with a final post. I had two cutter styles made course for thick leather and soles and fine for sole overlay. Initially the majority of our work was sole overlays so I installed the fine cutter. I haven't needed to try the course cutter yet, as the fine cutter goes so well.

Allan, I used shop Aliexpress in China. M.

This machine just popped up near by. Can anyone help me identify the model?

Well I'm impressed with the machine. After running a bit, oil ozzed out from the head and made a suitable mess. But I found when running at full speed ( yes, I rewired the motor and switch to make somewhat compliant) I found the machine would stall. Initially I thought the needle plate was binding on the feed dogs, but us became clear the bobbin case was not as free as it should be. A good rubbing with scotch bright, removed a reasonable amount of surface rust and grime Now it runs freely again. New replacement bobbin cases #20756 are on order as is new feed dogs and needle plate. When I place some material under the lowered presser foot, the material feeds through nicely. I am still waiting for needle to be delivered. That is when I try it out properly. So far this machine has cost me $AU 90. I am happy the purchase.

A singer 31k20 popped up locally with the advert saying "the needle wouldn't pick up the bobbin thread". Upon inspection, the mechanism was smooth, the bobbin shuttle a little rusty and the needle in the machine was a really fine domestic D shank. I determined it was worth the super low asking price, so it is now in my garage. The machine came with many domestic spares including what looks like a fancy foot to convert a straight stitcher to a ZikZag Most of these will go to a friend that does domestic machines. first task is to source correct needles and replace the dreaded rubber main wire flex. Cheers Matthew

We determined we need a walking foot machine for making and repairing leather bag. I was amazed when the 111W112 popup up just 20km away. But that wasn't to be. A Singer 411U967 is also available, but I am struggling to find information about the machine. It would appear to take the same range of presser feet as the 111W. Can any one help with additional information?

I my search for a wlking foot sewing machine I have noticed the Following terms: Walking foot, Compound feed Compound walking foot For Example Singer operational manual describes the 111W112 as an "compound feed and alternating pressers" My local shop describes the 411U as a medium- heavy duty Compound feed The same shop describes the Singer 132k6 as a heavy duty Walking foot. Are these all the same thing?