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Hi guys!; Had to take a break from the machine, Had to work a lot, and also had a vacation, im like 95% done I think. But this problem, I need your help again. Youtube video

Im getting closer :D its doing something now :D

Its like im going in circles a bit When I adjust one thing, and get it perfect, another seem to get out if sync Could someone coach me over video? I would gladly pay for you help <3

Wow that actually worked!! Thanks!!!

I startet centering the needle But this screw is so stock!, I will try using a screwdriver with hammer funktion later, maybe this can loosing it

Got it to work, thanks for your help :D

So I found a problem, not dont know how to fix it

Wow perfect Constabulary, this will help me so much!, I searched for hours online trying to find somebody with the same problem!! ;D

Ahh okay I get it :D I am using the 134-35 needles. I have the standard lift, about 8mm I think. im still getting the perfect adjustments ind. Right now, needle is perfect, also stroke. but presser foot is not moving, so I have to figure that one out later this week .:D

Hi Glenn, not sure what you mean, is the needle too long?

Not right now Im figuring out the timing still, and ordered the spring for thread tension, so cant test it. The needle strong is to long right now

Hehe I know. But for me, I cant wait. I like the used look. When I get a leather bag, I tend to ruff it up before use THANK YOU so much!! really took some time yes, but she looks perfect in my living room right now. Next up, is custom building a table from scratch. I have a big thick oak slab in the basement I want to use! When I start, I will post in the same thread, if someone else would find that interesting maybe I sell dog collars in my shop, all hand sewn, but some people want a full harness, and that takes forever by hand!, That's where Karen comes ind. She will now make dog harnesses, with quilt and bindings. I must say, special thanks for you all people, I met a lot of residents from my friends, and you guys/gals cheers me on, really helped! Without sewing Danishman and Jimi threads about this machine, I would not dare to start by myself

Im not gonna keep you waiting anymore :D Tada, Karen is all finished ! :D I still need help with all the nerdy stuff, timing ect. So if anybody want to chime in, please do :D

Just missing to find places for these screws now And figuring out how to time the machine. What position the bobbin basket should be in, when the needle is down, and ect.

Today I started rebuilding her. Couldn't resist paining in the numbers on the lever Have not encountered any problems yet, but I will bet they will come plenty in time! There is some play in the needle bar however. Don't know how to fix it, since its only fastened with the bobbin basket at the one end, end the cogwheel at the other. Any suggestions?

Sorry I dont work that fast :D im waiting for paint to fully cure before clear coat. then I can rebuild it :D

Hehe, thank you guys/gals! No experience in painting, other then on hobby basis, painting my sons toys ect. im one of those people, who really struggled in school, had such a hard time learning anything. Anything with my hands, I find really easy. The pro can see lots of problems in my paint job, most noticeable the "bumpy"paint. It called orange peel effect. Its hard not to get when painting at home. For me at least. Something to do with the right temperature, moisture ect. Got the decals on now, even the little "oil" here ones. That green just loves the gold colour huh? Now it only need the satin clear coat, and then I can reassemble it again.

SO the big day is her, got the paint down!! Gray primer... Just to tease a little Im so happy with this color! It feel like its fits, since the paint was made around the same year as the machine. Also, it being German made. :D It will be less shiny, once I paint it in the satin primer. And the new paint scheme. Think this will look so good when all the little things are painted. They will be finished in flat mat, as on the picture. To kind of resemble leather or the fabric of seats in the car.

Problem is, the green I wanted was this. Is has a lot more blue in it. The dark RAL greens, all seam a little John Deere to me.

Haha I love that memory!, Be sure to find a picture for me some day! I love old cars, like sewing machines, Cars had soul back then, don't know when they lost is The VW red is also super nice. was looking at the VW tangerine also.

I was thinking that, but even RAL 6005 is looking vary different on google. Some om them I like, other I dont.

Soo, a little update. Getting the right dark green paint, was kind of next to impossible :O The auto painter, that makes the paint, only uses RAL, OEM, and car make colors. Most dark green car colors have metallic ind them. and I did not want what. to "new", for and older lady. The more I thought about it, im giving a 76 year old lady a makeover, fair enough, but then to put her in colors of today. Hmm, did not like that. SO, color change. THIS, is the new color. still green, but from her childhood, so it should fit a lot better. Sure, I need to repaint the smaller things I think, a lighter tan to go with it. But my gut says its for the better

Thank you so much Suzelle! And yes, the color scheme is really bold, and believe me, I been over, about every color in the book Mint green was leading a long time :D, also dull yellow. Real 1950 Colors. Well, I have gotten this far, painting should be a breeze :D also, easier to repair chips in the paint, if I have all the paints on hand. So the sprays I use is a semi pro painting system, made In germany I think. They are not too expensive, compared to the named brands in my country, prices are the same. about 10-15$ Prepping is key when painting. First, epoxy primer, 2 layers, then sand it lightly, then filler primer. (magic on spray) fills out tiny imperfections in the casting ect. Really nice. Then sand again, then 2 coats of color, and then 2 coats of lacquer. The main body will have a 2 component lacquer, that is much harder, and can stand oil and hard chemicals when dry. I knoooow this a lot of work for most people, but I suffer from depression, and the way for me to keep it at bay, is to focus my free time on something :D I love patina, tells a story. But I want to put on my own patina. Every crack in the paint from now on, will tell my story. The machine will be right in my living room, where my workshop is. So it have be be kind of pretty, fitting in with my furniture ect. I do mostly dog collars, sewing by hand. I will continue to do that, but I want to make harnesses, and these require a lot of sewing, and doing it by hand, my customers won't be able to afford it So, Karen, as a call her now, will be a workhorse the next decades im my little shop, and daddy gave her a new dress for the job

Was a little bored today, so had time to assemble the needle bar frame. Also, bought my first nail polish today, to paint the red parts for oiling Went to the painters yesterday, they had a 3 month waiting time :O Sooo, im painting her myself this weekend.