ledger1961 Report post Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) I picked this machine up cheap i think its all there everything seems to run smooth. I would like to know what needles to use and how to thread it and is it a Durkopp class 17 ( I have dial up & i cant get a picture to down load sorry) Edited November 20, 2010 by ledger1961 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted November 20, 2010 If you don't have a graphics program, you can download IRFANVIEW for free and it can do the resizing for you; 800x600 works well. If the speed is still an issue for the upload to the forum, can you email the picture with your dial up speeds? If so, I'll be glad to post it here for you. Email is DMDeLoachCustomLeather a t gmail d o t com. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted November 23, 2010 We have the needles,manual & thread for this machine.Parts are not available. Here's a pic of the one we have. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JASONINNORMAN Report post Posted October 22, 2013 HI, I GOT A CL17-1-1 IM TRYIN TO GET IDEA WHEN IT COULD BEEN MADE. IT WORKS GREAT. WAS A PAIN TO THREAD BUT WORKS. DO U HAVE IDEA ON TIME IT COULD BEEN MADE? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwolseth Report post Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Hi I got a Durkopp Cl.17-1-1 Patcher in real nice shape. Decals are sharp and all the parts seems to be here. I'm have an issue with the hook following through on picking up the needle thread. I have searched for an instruction or adjusters manual with no luck. Would anyone be able to point me at a link or know of a source for a manual. Ronald 320-963-2130 Edited June 14, 2017 by rwolseth mispelling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Dogg Report post Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) Hi Ronald, I posted this thread a while back: There are manuals for both Duerkopp Class 17 and 18. They are scans of the originals and in German, but have some pics. There is also a report (again, in German) of a gentleman who took one apart and got it back to running again. Based on those I was able to get my 18-1 fully working again. Your thread issue might be because of a too short needle. These machines use a System 88 Long needle. It took me a while but Campbell-Randall in Texas was able to dig some old stock up for me. Lars Bethke (the owner of the above mentioned site) does sell them also. If I was you, I'd contact Campbell-Randall first to see if they still have any. If not, Lars does ship internationally and for a reasonable rate. I ordered some needles and other parts from him a couple of years back and received them quite fast. They are a fascinating piece of machinery and well worth getting running again; you'll have a tough time finding any spare parts, though. Hope this helps and good luck! Black Dogg Edited June 23, 2017 by Black Dogg typo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
