Pfaff 1245-706 Knurled Screw

[Oakley]

Hello,

I need a new screw for my Pfaff 1245-706. It's the one which regulates the preasure of the sewing foot. I think it's a Pfaff part no.91-000 636-25. Unfortunately that small screw costs around 32$/ 28€ if I buy the original spare part. Does somebody knows which thread Pfaff used or another screw which fits? I tried M5, M6 but they don't fit. The screw from my Pfaff 595 fits too.

Thank you for your help.

Regards

Edited January 29, 2015 by Oakley

[Constabulary]

can you post a picture - not sure how it looks

[Oakley]

Of course here are two pictures.

Edited January 30, 2015 by Oakley

[Constabulary]

Sorry I can´t help I don`t have this one.

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

Like my father would tell people, if you want to drive a BMW or Mercedes, you have to pay their prices for parts and service. It's a good thing that we can obtain parts at any cost for a 30 year old machine in some cases. By the way, $32USD sounds very reasonable when you take this thumb screw cost and compare to other Pfaff parts. Nothing surprises me at this point. I was quoted for genuine 6mm (1/4"" standard cording/welting feet over $800 dealer cost.

[Constabulary]

Off topic but thats one reason why I like my old Singer 111 so much - all parts (and feet) are available w/o problem at very reasonable prices! And that approx. 60 years old clunker runs and runs and runs...

Thats what one should keep mind when buying a machine - how is the spare parts situation and how much do these parts cost!!!!

I have tried 2 or 3 Adler (67 and 167) after I bought my 111 but I alway decided to keep the Singer! The Adlers might be a bit technically advance (are they ???) but non of them was able change my mind!!! And the Singer 111´s are much easier to repair (f.i. replacing timing belts).

[Oakley]

Thank you for your answers. Don't get me wrong I understand that quality costs money. Nevertheless I'was a little bit surprised. I would like to know if Pfaff uses a special screw thread. The dealer where I buy my normal screws and tools, measured it and said it's a M6 but those don't fit at all. I thought if somebody could identify the size I could order a few ones in the internet, but without an exact name or size it's very tough.

Edited January 30, 2015 by Oakley

[SARK9]

"M6" is only the screw's diameter---you need to have your guy put a metric thread gage on it to determine the pitch of the threads. Metric threads are designated by the number of mms the lead advances in one revolution. M6-1.0 is the "standard" pitch for that size, but Pfaff has probably taken a page from the Singer methods and put a non-standard pitch on a standard size screw. See if you can get the thds measured, then you will know what to look for.

-DC

[shoepatcher]

It is a special thread. I was trying to find a clone of the 1245 and hopefully be able to get you a clone part. Ferdco sold a clone of the 1245Pfaff. The unfortunately are out of business. If you tried Pfaff, Metro Spezial and Mauser Spezial machines, they re all now made in China. I believe someone out there has some of these parts. I would email MJ Foley in Detroit. Ask for Luke. They were the largest Pfaff dealer in the US at one time. I deal with Luke all the time. They are now the largest Juki dealer in the US.

glenn

[stelmackr]

From the FERDCO website:

FERDCO has been sold out to Hoffman Brothers in Rosemont Il. 800-323-9120. www.hoffmanbrothers.com Sheridan Leather will be stocking thread, ( the same brand that we were selling). There # is 808-803-3030, fax#:307-674-6683, they are located in Sheridan Wy. www.sheridanleather.com