EdwardHBLW Report post Posted October 25, 2011 Hey everyone! First off, I gotta say, what a wealth of knowledge in here! I've definitely learned a lot, but unfortunately, have not found what I needed in my search. Currently, I'm making wallets, briefcases, and straps using 4-5oz hot stuffed bridle leather, and assembling using a good old fashioned saddle stitch. Not looking to change that at all with our current line up, but our customers are asking for other (larger) products that would incorporate waxed canvases and denim. I've found a Pfaff 145 in pretty good condition, for a very good price from a shop a few towns over and have seen it work with much thicker veg tanned stuff that we would ever use easily. The thing is though, the needle thread combo on there that was used to demo the machine currently is a size 20 needle with a 92 thread. I like a thicker looking thread for my products, and was wondering if a size 24 needle and 207 or 277 thread would be the way to go? I tried using some of the thinner thread to what we currently use for hand stitching, and it got shredded immediately (I'm guessing way too thick for the needle). Sorry for the newbie question, but I didn't find much on here regarding the Pfaffs, as the machines of choice in the forum seem to be Cowboys, or Techsews (and all for good reason), we just don't have the budget for those yet. Thanks in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted October 26, 2011 You should be able to use a #207 w/a #23 needle,what model 145 is it?the H4 high lift uses a longer needle than the H3.We do have needles,parts & etc for it as we are a Pfaff Dealer. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdwardHBLW Report post Posted October 26, 2011 You should be able to use a #207 w/a #23 needle,what model 145 is it?the H4 high lift uses a longer needle than the H3.We do have needles,parts & etc for it as we are a Pfaff Dealer. Bob Bob, I'm guessing it's an H3, as the spare needles it comes with are 135x17. I'll give you guys a call tomorrow! Thanks! Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregg From Keystone Sewing Report post Posted October 27, 2011 Bob, I'm guessing it's an H3, as the spare needles it comes with are 135x17. I'll give you guys a call tomorrow! Thanks! Ed Ed, I know for sure no doubt Bob knows, but Pfaff H3 takes 134-35, and H4 models a system 190R. If it has a system 135X17 and it works, leave it, but it's not correct by the book so to speak. All are commonly available needles for industrials. Bob, I'm guessing it's an H3, as the spare needles it comes with are 135x17. I'll give you guys a call tomorrow! Thanks! Ed Ed, I know for sure no doubt Bob knows, but Pfaff H3 takes 134-35, and H4 models a system 190R. If it has a system 135X17 and it works, leave it, but it's not correct by the book so to speak. All are commonly available needles for industrials. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdwardHBLW Report post Posted October 27, 2011 yeah, I figured Bob was the go to guy, so I went ahead and ordered the correct needles and thread for what I'm doing... Very helpful on the phone with what I needed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregg From Keystone Sewing Report post Posted October 28, 2011 yeah, I figured Bob was the go to guy, so I went ahead and ordered the correct needles and thread for what I'm doing... Very helpful on the phone with what I needed! Good deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
