drop down roller guide

[Cumberland Highpower]

6 hours ago, shoepatcher said:

That is a pfaff drop down roller guide.

glenn

Interesting, fhanks for the lead.   I'll have to see what Pfaff might have available.  It's it's a pfaff guide I hope it's still something available. (Pfaff isn't what it used to be after the Chinese takeover).

The photo was taken in Japan and the machine is a Seiko LSC-8.

[Cumberland Highpower]

Shoepatcher It looks like you're on the right track there.  I found KH makes a swing away bed version for the Adler 669 and Seiko LSC.  

The drop down guide is allot tougher...My Consew and Seiko have the mounting bolts for the drop down bracket in the front, like in the photo I posted. 

I contacted by phone and email every one of KGG's contacts, not a single reply or "getting back to you".   

I guess I'm on my own?  Probably should just take a day and make my own.....Just hate to do it.

Edited April 7, 2024 by Cumberland Highpower

[kgg]

1 hour ago, Cumberland Highpower said:

I contacted by phone and email every one of KGG's contacts, not a single reply or "getting back to you".   

Well that was a waste of time mostly for you. Sounds like great consumer service, NOT.

kgg

[Cumberland Highpower]

11 hours ago, kgg said:

Well that was a waste of time mostly for you. Sounds like great consumer service, NOT.

kgg

LOL Well, I appreciate the tips though, glad you placed your initial reply. Things may yet come across!  If I keep the replies to the post coming in, may generate more leads or a member may find one in a dusty box?  

[Cumberland Highpower]

UPDATE

I gave up searching and ordered  kg669 swing away guide and needle plate set 17220, 17220 from KH in China.

After looking at what came in,  I'd have to advise anyone planning to buy from KH to steer clear if there are options.

The swing away guide has a base that's welded out of square and does not fit well (level) on the machine

the needle plate 17221 is bent like a banana.  totally unusable.  I did keep the feed dog as it looks fine and it's the part I really needed anyway.

I might try to straighten out the base of the kg669, but I fear it may break. looks like a welded part. (although could be MIM)

Only plus is that the parts were cheap.  Cheap as in 20% of what a quality parts should cost. I'd have been willing to pay 3-4x the price for a quality unit...Just didn't have any option.

 

Edited April 21, 2024 by Cumberland Highpower

[Cumberland Highpower]

[Sem2390]

On 3/9/2024 at 6:37 PM, kgg said:

I would call one of the four Seiko dealers endorsed by Seiko on their website. They should be able to put you onto a Japanese made one. I don't think you are going to find one made in the USA. Most of the stuff is made in China or Taiwan. If you go with the Chinese or Taiwan versions just go to the websites like Aliexpress and buy direct for considerable savings.

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