AlZilla Posted July 25, 2023 Report Posted July 25, 2023 Very clean work. And some nice touches, tool holder, etc. I agree that the extra brace really doesn't seem to add any strength in the position it's in. Especially with 1 bolt on each end. I think the only possible weak spot is the back of the table. I looks like it's the only thing preventing the weight from torquing down. We've all seen those table tops droop over the years. I'd consider a 2x6 across the span between the left and center legs, right up tight against the top and fastened to the legs. Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
kgg Posted July 25, 2023 Author Report Posted July 25, 2023 41 minutes ago, AlZilla said: Very clean work. And some nice touches, tool holder, etc. Thank you. Those parts will fit any of the 441 class machines but hopefully make life a little more convenient. The cross brace from the right support leg across to the leg support leg is bend around the vertical support which should help. In this case I don't think drooping is going to be a problem as the downward weight of the machine is slightly off centered towards the front of the machines base. That should help to offset / reduce the amount of forward and downward torquing of the machine. When I remove the top horizontal section of the left support leg to remove about 6" the machine showed no signs of wanting to tip forward and downward. The top horizontal cross braces for all the legs were also lag bolted into the bottom of the table with four 1/4" x 1" lag bolts to the bottom side of the 1 1/2" table top. The top horizontal cross brace of the middle leg extends back to almost touching the mounting frame for the servo motor. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members dikman Posted July 25, 2023 Members Report Posted July 25, 2023 Just when I was wondering about your progress this pops up. You've been a busy boy, looks great. I like the spool holders, very neat. "drive belt beauty cover and needle positioner were placed just for the photo's and have been delegated to the darkest corner of the spare parts bin." That made me laugh, my cover is still in the original bubble wrap! Only one criticism, first photo the top bolt doesn't match the others. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
kgg Posted July 25, 2023 Author Report Posted July 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, dikman said: Just when I was wondering about your progress this pops up. You've been a busy boy, looks great. I like the spool holders, very neat. Thank you. 4 minutes ago, dikman said: Only one criticism, first photo the top bolt doesn't match the others. Dang I missed that one. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
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