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I have an old Hudson F.40 hydraulic clicker press. it has slowly lost power over the last couple of weeks. today it will no longer push a die through leather. I need help trouble shooting the problem. There does not appear to be any visible leaks. It does have a phase converter which I had read somewhere is hard on the motor. perhaps the motor needs replacing? where can I find one? can it be swapped to single phase? Anyone with any information on these old presses, I would love to have a chat with you.

very nice, wouldn't happen to half flap pattern for a dragoon?

so 3/16" to 7/32" natural vegtan would be within this machines capabilities, Using #138 bonded thread and a #23 needle? If the machine is in working order would it be worth $500? is there a way to check to see if the threads on the stitch length adjuster are damaged? I plan on going to look at the machine Saturday evening. I should add I am a complete novice when it comes to sewing machines. This will be my first machine if it is capable of filling my needs. I have looked around the webs for some info on the 111w103, But I am having a hard time finding much info on it. What I can find has been information that you have posted here.

could it handle thick veg tan? There is a 111w103 for sale locally for $500. I think I am going to get it if I can be certain it can sew through 12-14oz of veg tan.

How heavy of a belt can it handle? I am looking for my first machine. There is an 111w103 for sale locally, I still hand sew everything, but I would like to start making lined belts something around the 9-10oz backed with 3-4oz range. Hand sewing liners on belts just isn't profitable.

Would this machine be capable of sewing 3-4oz linings on 9-10oz belts? or is that asking a little much for this machine?