jimhammer Report post Posted March 21, 2011 Hello to all, Attached are pics of a used machine that is not far from my location. Can anyone give me info on this machine? (as there is not any available) It looks like the type I used years ago in the paraloft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted March 22, 2011 It is a garment and tailoring machine, from the flat feed and ruler marked throat cover plate. The self oiler says that it runs at very high speed. It will be a good machine for sewing clothes from denim, broadcloth, and cotton. It will sew with #69 thread and a #18 needle. If you want to sew leather garments, use a leather point needle, change the pressor foot to a roller foot, then change the pulley on the motor to a 2" pulley and get a shorter v-belt to keep the motor adjuster in the middle of its range. If the machine is still too fast, buy a servo motor, with a 2" pulley (and short belt). Do not expect this machine to sew belt leather, or any material thicker than about 1/4 inch of soft material. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimhammer Report post Posted March 22, 2011 It is a garment and tailoring machine, from the flat feed and ruler marked throat cover plate. The self oiler says that it runs at very high speed. It will be a good machine for sewing clothes from denim, broadcloth, and cotton. It will sew with #69 thread and a #18 needle. If you want to sew leather garments, use a leather point needle, change the pressor foot to a roller foot, then change the pulley on the motor to a 2" pulley and get a shorter v-belt to keep the motor adjuster in the middle of its range. If the machine is still too fast, buy a servo motor, with a 2" pulley (and short belt). Do not expect this machine to sew belt leather, or any material thicker than about 1/4 inch of soft material. Thank you sir. I am picking this machine up at a very good price just to get my skills back up. Where can I find the 2" pully and shorter V-belt for purchase? Thanks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted March 22, 2011 Thank you sir. I am picking this machine up at a very good price just to get my skills back up. Where can I find the 2" pully and shorter V-belt for purchase? Thanks... Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines sells both. You'll need to first measure the existing pulley and find the size designation of the v-belt. When you order a 2" pulley, also order a belt that is one inch shorter for each inch of pulley diameter difference. If the original pulley is 4 inches, you should buy a two inch shorter belt. The idea is you want to keep the motor tension adjuster in its mid-range of threads. If the belt is too long, you'll be all the way at the bottom of the threaded rod, or off entirely. If it's too short, you'll run out of up adjustment space. A properly adjusted v-belt should have about 1/2 to 3/4 inch deflection in the middle, when pushed lightly with your index finger. If the belt is too tight there will be a lot of stress on the both the motor shaft and main shaft on the machine. If it's too loose, there may be slippage under heavy loads. Keep some belt no-slip spray handy in case that happens. It works wonders and quiets the belt in the process. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
