Pfaff 145 model information

[Mrstsb]

Would anyone be able to tell me what these letters mean on a Pfaff 145 sewing machine-- 145-40B  H3 SN

[CowboyBob]

The H3 has 11mm foot lift,the B=medium materials & s is for cloth.

Edited June 27, 2023 by CowboyBob

[Mrstsb]

Thank you Bob for this table. Would it not be suitable for sewing leather then?

[shoepatcher]

You could sew leather with it.

glenn

[Mrstsb]

Great, Thanks for all the information

 

[Constabulary]

Basically ALL 145 can sew leather it just depends on what leather thickness you want to sew and with what thread size. Keep in mind, the tag on the machine just says in what setup the machine once left the factory. It is well possible that it was been technically modified (up or downgraded for certain applications...) over the years maybe once, twice...

Edited June 28, 2023 by Constabulary

[Mrstsb]

13 hours ago, Constabulary said:

Basically ALL 145 can sew leather it just depends on what leather thickness you want to sew and with what thread size. Keep in mind, the tag on the machine just says in what setup the machine once left the factory. It is well possible that it was been technically modified (up or downgraded for certain applications...) over the years maybe once, twice...

So is there a way of making a H3 into a H4 machine?

 

[Constabulary]

 There for sure there is a way. You have to change out certain parts (compare the parts lists of the H3 & H4) BUT I´m not sure if all the parts are still available and Pfaff OEM parts are super expensive. But most likely it will not be worth the money / trouble (my opinion). Maybe it is just the foot lifting lever and two or three other bits but I do not know for sure. You have to compare the parts lists.

Edited June 28, 2023 by Constabulary