TonyGreen3455

followed all recommendations and on top of that moved thread guide before the upper tension a bit down, just below the axle of the tension itself - see pict. very happy with a result, whatever it's a right way or not. many thanks to all again. coda

those pict with a thread on the top taken after that. at the beginning put it in between plates completely down - it is why a bit surprised with such issue. confused - thread itself is either too thin or slippery many thanks to all for your opinions - will try it

you mean - this one? threaded as per video - through single hole, but will try it for sure, thank you!

help needed a bit strange issue, I can't even describe in which area exactly - the threading, the tension or machine itself. cb3500 clone. the thread 207/15 the thread, which is initially threaded as usual (via correct way, I hope) when sewing, jumps out of the upper tension. just comes out from between the plates and all the tension disappears. was trying different ways to thread, screwing tension/plates up - all the same. thread 207 does not want to be in between the plates when sewing. imho most logical way to fix it - to put extra thread guide after the tensioner, but there in no any hole/screw to connect it at all. no any way by the design. with a thread 277/10 no such problems, everything was fine. so, where I'm wrong? or it is hardware issue and smth to be replaced/fixed/installed? any advises welcome

Patrick, many thanks!

the irony is that I was asking and from this seller as well (on aliexpress) - do they hold screws for such plate? alas, Constabulary needed ) thank you, will try it many thanks to all - will try those Singer screws or will re-tap the plate coda

asking due to even living in imperial/metric country can't find proper screws mine is smaller than 11/64 - see photo and another issue - there is no problem to order this piece of metal - from dealer or ebay. but they all come with no screws and I have no ideas where to order it? I mean - compatible with the plate. CKPSMS has similar screw 11/64 or near, but no plate. and I didn't find such place to buy a set - the plate with screws. so, no one who selling plate will guaranty me that other "third parties" parts will be compatible with their one. circle closed. looks like the simplest solution - re-thread holes

Needles again Having CB3500 clone - can I find 794 needles for sewing leather smaller, than size 160LR? 794 140LR - does it exist at all? Otherwise - sewing with 794R size 140 - it's not counted it as a "heavy" sewing, therefore we can use regular R point needles?

hello sewing guru help heeded CB3500 slide plate - does anyone can tell me which thread size on those 3 holes for fixture? any dedicated places to order special bolts for it? apart of "sewing machine bolts" - do these bolts have a special name? what I have to google for? about the plate - shape like this only? no other versions? regards

Nice stuff! have not found the roller guide on your shop - is there any chance to get it as well?

old story actually, but anyway you right - with my semi-hobbyist usage it shouldn't be an issue, but...

digging the net for some info, found this phrase from hightex guy: "Cowboy CB3200 is a great leather sewing machine for hobby marekt. The performance is NOT as good as Adler 205 and Juki TSC-441. We do not it recommend to professional manufacturers that run the machine for over 8 hours every day." for some unknown reason I'm hearing behind these words - it is weak semi-domestic machine with some alu or plastic inner parts which can't run for a long. CB3200 owners - can you prove or disprove it? I'm not running my machine even for 2 hrs per a day anyway, but after this have to think twice. otherwise - what performance he is talking about? and BTW - can you recognise CB3200 seams? DA205? 441? is there any visible difference on the final results?

first of ALL - thank you for your reply You right - Adler 205 clone. cylinder arm. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355819813297 no responses from the seller at all. IMO - low price. Sinfer 45K. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186763222897?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11051.m43.l1123&mkcid=26&ch=osgood&euid=1401378251254ee6ab69110b35ab10d0&bu=42983703480&osub=-1~1&crd=20241105122732&segname=11051 got a message from the seller - selling machine for his father and has no clue about it. vas very tuff in communication. this one a bit closer to me to see it first - should I go to see them and to which one? second - once arriving - what to look for? yes, I'll take my lightest and heavieast leather/threads to try and a my common stuff as well, but from the mechanical side - where the weakest places (especially for S 45k)? I have DA669 already. trying to find a machine for heavier leather up to 15oz and/or for leather edge binding. have to make a decision, but need some advices.

I am in the market for Singer 45K and am looking to purchase it online I've come across one, but it's quite a distance away. The usage, condition, service, and other details - everything advertised is unpredictable. Due to my lack of experience with vintage machines, I am requesting your assistance. 1. What Q's I have to ask the seller prior to travelling? 2. Weak points - where I have to put a special attention on such machine? What else is there to consider besides common sense (backlash, gaps, visible mechanical wear)? And the main issue - is old 45K really worth it? its clutch motor to be replaced in any way.. used adler 250 clone (just 250, not 250-370) offered for double 45k price - should I lean to it?

nice video, thanks for sharing why you choose 750SH over 750SL? is it coming completed with a needle positioner? if not - will it work with non-Kinedyne one? and a main issue - is it really substituting a wheeled speed reducer?

All-time video, many thanks for it! Just a couple of Q's from a newbie: Does it mean, that every time changing needle size up or down on the 205-370 I will need to replace a spacer as well? What if changing the needle to thinner/downward - will a machine sew with a thin needle + thin thread and a thicker spacer? Does it work the same way on all heavy duty barrel machines e.g. 441, CH8, 45K? Or it is particularly for 205-370 only?

All-time video, many thanks for it! Just a couple of Q's from a newbie: Does it mean, that every time changing needle size up or down on the 205-370 I will need to replace a spacer as well? What if changing the needle to thinner/downward - will a machine sew with a thin needle + thin thread and a thicker spacer? Does it work the same way on all heavy duty barrel machines e.g. 441, CH8, 45K? Or it is particularly for 205-370 only?

BTW - your project "Singer 212G" is over? is there any chance to see the result - motor and controller setup, etc. for some reason I'll not be surprised to see it under the machine base ) did you make any cover/handles for it?

looks like better choice for this project - Juki 563 instead of old Singer 111. prices for bouth in the UK very near (sometime). small industrial walking foot machine which will be converted to tabletop for binding - any advise for the machine choice?

hello! great job, many thanks for sharing looks like i'll be the first one in nine to try to repeat this ) regards

hello I stopped immediately after reading this ) sometime we have to think out of the box - many thanks for helping in that great post, many thanks again. start thinking about "singer 111" project - any sugestion what to avoid on this way? PS many thanks to all for your help and advices

hello just now got links to your game-changing setup - is there any chance to get a picture from another side to see how exactly you fix the motor and controller? is it connected to machine's body or just to the base? regards

important note, thank you are there other portable machines that will work with t40 thread or heavier? pfaff 130 can be used for that purpose? and one more thing - will the common vintage Singer (not-walking foot) marks the leather and how to avoid it (if ever possible)

hello some Q's from newby to experts as an amator I'm sewing a bags and some other leather and canvas accesoires. from time to time for small projects it is necessary to edge bag's canvas or cover the edge of the leather (up to 2mm thickness) with a leather tape. have asked for some advice before, and the general opinion was - needed a separate machine, adjusted for these needs only. my sleeved workhorse constantly used for a common sewing tasks. there is an idea to buy a vintage Singer 201k (portable) and use it for it pro's for 201's: portability - there is a critical lack of space! occasional needs sews everything that comming under the foot (almost) finaly - price cons - ??? how the idea looks in general? any opinions for it or machine recomendation welcomed

hello! finally after a long trying, questioning, and online consulting got my skiving machine. "you can buy any cheap clone machine and install there/replace a new good quality bell knife, feeding roller, and a presser foot" - these were in the majority of the advice I got. So, this is done - "brand new" 801's clone at home with a rusty knife and stone roller. now I have a chance ) can anyone suggest a good bell knife brand? do all machines have the same knife? (I mean size compatibility) aliexpress offer "Made in Japan" for 801's for about £55+delivery - is it worth it? anyone knows a reputable shop in the EU or UK where can I get a steel roller and a good knife? advice and suggestions you could give would be much appreciated Tony