DanishMan

I got it shipped. The machine was in bad shape, so I took the chance. It was not packed very well, and it sustained a few damagages more. Still a good price, and in case I can not fix it for some reason, I got several parts - like the needle rocker assembly. The most critical part is the main shaft, which I suspect to be slightly bend. I noticed it before shipping, and I asked the guy to take off the hand wheel. Had the hand wheel been on, it would probably have broken off during shipping. However, I took a PFAFF 142 apart a few months ago, and I can likely use the main shaft from that. The machine is scratched, and I probably have to paint it. I know a guy, who has original PFAFF paint, so that will also work out.. Brgds Danishman

The reverse lever broke off during shipping, but I have a spare.

Hi Jimi. I hope you are well. I have picked up several machines in Poland, and this one in Bulgaria. While it is missing several parts, most screws and parts are in good condition. I probably need to paint it. I will see. I have about 10 old PFAFFs, that I need to work with. I found a 595 today and a skiving machine.. Take care. Søren

I thought so too, but when it arrived, most of the parts were there. Otherwise, I have many parts from other machines, that I can use.

I managed to find this old PFAFF 335 in Bulgaria. It is a wreck, but I will get it to work. Kind regards Danish Man PS - I also found a PFAFF 595 today - for 130 euros. Bargain

Hi Scoutmom For the inside, I used a normal metal paint. For the outside, I used Hammorite primer and a danish hammorite paint. It looks really good. Kind regards Søren

I finally managed to take apart the knife shaft

Dear Friends I have two old skiving machines, that I want to restore. Both need to be sand blasted and repainted. However, I am not sure how to remove the knife shaft. I ruined another skiving machine, while trying to do that. I would be grateful, if anyone in here could advise me how to do it. Cheers Danishman

Good job. I have two old skivers, that I will start working on soon. Could you please tell me, how you removed the knife shaft with all the parts (worm wheel etc) Brgds DanishMan

From what I can see from the photos, the needle enters the feed dog and the vibrating presser slightly offset (to the left). From the 245/1245 service manual, I would try to work a bit on the sideways adjustment. I had a 145, which was causing me a lot of problems in sideways adjustment. I did find that the needle bar rocker (as indicated by Constabulary) was able to pivot slightly sideways, which messed up how the needle entered the feed dog.

I suggest you download the 245/1245 service manual. It describes the different steps in setting up a machine. it is very explanatory and 95% applies for a 145/545. https://www.supsew.com/wpfb-file/pfaff-245-1245-246-1246-service-manual-pdf/ Good Luck Danishman

I guess, it should work fine for that.

To me it looks to be a PFAFF 483. Cheers Danishman

Hi Volker Thank you. No it looks just like a 335. It has a little bit of needle feed, but not much. Brgds DanishMan

But one can also buy the item in China. Might be a better option. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Needle-Bar-Frame-91-141-313-75-For-Pfaff-335-1245/143007202784?hash=item214be4bde0:g:d~AAAOSwFLFb5XjABrgds DanishMan If it works on a 335, it should work on a 145

It probably can - if the welder knows, what he is doing. And then it requires some grinding afterwards. Cheers DanishMan

I have a slightly broken needle frame rocker, which may be ok to use. Or could be welded. Brgds DanishMan

Dear Friends Can anyone tell me of the difference between a PFAFF 335 and a PFAFF 337. A local persons wants to trade a 337 for a 545, but I have no idea, what a 337 does. I would only get hold of it, it does the same thing as a 335, which I know well. Cheers DanishMan

Thank you Hockeymender I will give College Sewing a call tomorrow. If they come up with a solution, I will post it here. Cheers DanishMan

Hi Constabulary. Good idea - I will do that. Cheers Søren

Dear Friends I am in the process of replacing the motor of a PFAFF 593. After having qualitiy issues with the supplier of the motors, I used before, I bought two ISM SV-71 motors at College Sewing in the UK. They appear to nice motors, but the one I put on the 593 rattles just before stopping (when releasing the foot pedal). I might have programmed the motor wrong - Any ideas to what the problem might be? Cheers DanishMan

Hi Jimi I need one for a walking foot machine. I have bought several items from this guy - when I needed parts for a 145 to be converted to a 545. Take care Soren