ElfLeather Report post Posted December 22, 2024 (edited) I have a Pfaff 34 (thank you all for helping me set it up!) from the 60s with wheel feed. I've mostly got the tension figured out, but another issue I'm finding is it will just fail to feed properly. With thin vinyl it feeds fine, but I'm having issues with 2 oz nappa lambskin and 4-5 oz latigo (waxy chromexcel). Testing with 1 layer of the 4 oz or 2 layers of the 2 oz, it doesn't seem to feed consistently, it'll just stop at a certain point, whether I'm actually sewing or not. My (uneducated) inclination is to say that the feed wheel is too low and the presser foot can't consistently keep it in contact. But I've never used a wheel feed machine before, so I don't know if it's supposed to be like this. It's a good mm or so beneath the level of the needle plate, which doesn't look right to me. Edit: Or is the needle plate too thick? it's a good 1+ mm thicker than the cover plate next to it. Edited December 22, 2024 by ElfLeather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElfLeather Report post Posted December 22, 2024 yeah it was the feed wheel height. Now to work out the tensions and the check spring position Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michiel Report post Posted December 24, 2024 Yes, you should try to get the feed dog higher. shoul be possible from the underside of the machine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
