Pfaff 543 DLMN added needle feed

[milkman]

Hi guys,

In case anybody needs this info. On my 543 DLMN, I ve added needle feed. I made sure the bushings are there, and then you only need the needle frame rocking shaft and its linkages to the forward movement shaft,parts from a 545 and to increase the slot in the needle plate.  My issue was that with the rubber coated feed dog and presser, the machine couldn't feed oily leather. Now it works beautifully.

https://youtube.com/shorts/rnloVTpOTMM?si=CJgy8PEpiT6QMeQO

Probably same scenario can be applied to Pfaff 143.

The machine was completely rebuilt by me at the beginning and it is stitching beautifully my belts and notebook covers. It can handle thick threads, upper and bobbin, compared to my 169 Adler.

Pics are from the rebuild. The parts for the needle feed were added after everything was assembled. A bit of planning needed but it went ok!

Cheers,

 

M.

Edited 13 hours ago by milkman

[fibersport]

You've done a beautiful restoration on your machine!  I have a gently used 545 that I think is a wonderful machine.  I'm surprised that you found the parts for your modification, I rarely see anything for Pfaffs.  Where did you find the decals?

[milkman]

6 hours ago, fibersport said:

You've done a beautiful restoration on your machine!  I have a gently used 545 that I think is a wonderful machine.  I'm surprised that you found the parts for your modification, I rarely see anything for Pfaffs.  Where did you find the decals?

Thanks! Decals are from https://www.singerdecals.com/ 

I found the majority of parts in my country, Romania. 

And the 545 parts for the needle feed, I found them on ebay in Poland.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item=305456329419&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211&_ssn=jerzmerci0

But there is also another guy in Lithuania: https://www.ebay.com/str/sewtech71

I would have loved to buy a 545 but it was over my budget so this 543 I bought it for nothing actually and in my budget, still, I could buy the parts to restore it. Honestly I really like working on these machines. My Adler got the same treatment and now I am having a second Adler 169 that I want to prepare for a buddy of mine. 

[dikman]

Well done, nice restoration and a serious bit of modding!