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Most of us have been there. So, at this point, is the feed dog still located all the way right in the needle plate? If so, have you decided it won't move to the center? I think I'd be scouring the net for pictures of that same machine that show the feed dog. It just seems like it should ride closer to center. Well, @CowboyBob should be able to tell us if the feed dog riding all the way right in the needle plate is normal. The picture in this post;

Good looking stuff, I think. My card pockets always end up too tight ...

Removed the Share Google link since it leads directly back to this site. Linked direct instead.

I split this out into a new topic instead of tagging onto a zombie thread.

Let's try this over here in Leather Machinery, @Jacqui. It seems to be the place for skivers.

You can get a socket with that Allen key end on it. As long as you have the correct one (metric or SAE) and everything is in good condition, there's little chance you'll strip that head out. You'll break the Allen key first. Judicious use of something like this ...

At a wild guess, 3 is needle stopping up or down and 4 is up or down for the presser foot. Maybe you're supposed to reach down and flip that #4 switch instead of reaching for the lever?

That's about an 18 year old zombie thread, @girlscout4 Doesn't hurt. Sometimes it stirs up a little conversation.

Saying "nonprofit" implies actual tax exempt status, which most charitable grant makers require in order to receive funding. A quick search shows lots of Guilds and clubs but no actual tax exempt organizations. What I was wondering about was how a person would structure a pubic benefit corporation to "preserve and promote the leathermaking craft" and also qualify for tax exempt status. I don't dispute that many large non profits are bloated monstrosities more interested in self preservation and expanding their own bureaucracy than in doing any real public good.

Preserving leather crafting knowledge in a systematic and accessible way would be a worthwhile project. Since the user mentioned an "emerging non-profit", it makes me wonder what that means. Looking at the source code of the post, the link appears to actually go where it claims, even if I didn't actually click it.

I'm involved in nonprofits. [Previous questions deleted] Better question - what is the underlying nonprofit?

Here's the overhead shaft in the upper right hand corner.

Yes! That's almost certainly it. I've seen pictures with the overhead shaft. That pulley being a clutch is the part I wasn't registering. Well, color me envious.

"Singer Driving Device" comes to mind. I really don't know any more than that. I've seen pictures. Maybe this is something different.

Well, you could buy the 3200 and run it all the time in Wiz's dumbed down mode. Or Amazon will deliver you a 206rb-5 with table and servo for $1750: https://www.amazon.com/Consew-206RB-5-Walking-Needle-Industrial/dp/B005KKPVKE/ Although, I just looked and CowboyBob will sell you a brand new 3200 for about the same money as the used one you mentioned.

My question is satisfied. I can definitely see the feed dog is riding all the way possible to the right. The illustrations seem to show a way to slip it in the other direction, or something may be bent. And a couple pics show the presser/feed dog/needle plate orientation. You definitely need to see if you can get the feed dog centered. You may still need to move the needle as CowboyBob mentions. We're always learning around here.

No, 272142 says it's an arm shaft ball bearing. I still don't understand what is rotating on it, but it's clearly there. But the Adjusters manual seems to think it's a piece of cake ...

Cash in your plane ticket and rent a car.

I guess I need to find some pictures.

272142 looks like the hand wheel itself, to me. There would be no reason for a bearing between a hand wheel and the arm shaft, I don't think. The wheel turns the shaft. Maybe it's more complex. Definitely interested in how this one turns out.

That's a good find. I screenshotted the page so when it goes away, people have some idea what we were talking about way back in '25. And lament the good old days.

I popped the end off my 441 clone and it's pretty easy to see which part is pushing the shuttle just by jiggling the hand wheel. The diagrams above make it look like an easy adjustment.

I read through that section and wasn't sure, either. I'll bet Friquant or Constabulary will know. I saw the post that seems to show a little back and forth movement for the feed dog. Maybe that will help get you in the ballpark. If I'm visualizing it right, it seems like moving the needle away from the hook would move it even closer to the feed dog hole. It'll be interesting to see the final outcome.

Your earlier post said the feed dog was bent. Have you decided it's not? Maybe drop the foot and lower the needle to evaluate the position of all 3 (foot , feed dog and needle) to get a better idea what's going on.

There shouldn't be any lateral adjustment on the feed dog because it would then rub/hit the needle plate. The needle should be centered in the foot and needle plate.