Darren Brosowski Report post Posted April 24, 2015 I am only mentioning this here because there have been a few threads about the crude little Chinese patchers. In the last few days I have listed a range of spare parts, accessories, bobbin winder and manual on my ebay store; http://stores.ebay.com.au/Able-Sewing/ABLE290-/_i.html?_fsub=6149943015&_sid=47422815&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 Despite being rather crude these machines work very well when they are set up properly and the manual will help. If you are looking at buying a full kit then email me direct darren@ablesewing.com.au and I will do you a better price. To anyone who sells this machine please note that the manual is subject to copywrite and legal action will be taken if I find that my manual has been copied in part or full. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgleathercraft Report post Posted April 24, 2015 Will the drill kit work in america? The plugs look different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Report post Posted April 25, 2015 I am only mentioning this here because there have been a few threads about the crude little Chinese patchers. In the last few days I have listed a range of spare parts, accessories, bobbin winder and manual on my ebay store; http://stores.ebay.com.au/Able-Sewing/ABLE290-/_i.html?_fsub=6149943015&_sid=47422815&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 Despite being rather crude these machines work very well when they are set up properly and the manual will help. If you are looking at buying a full kit then email me direct darren@ablesewing.com.au and I will do you a better price. To anyone who sells this machine please note that the manual is subject to copywrite and legal action will be taken if I find that my manual has been copied in part or full. Good luck taking legal action on a copywrite. See link below. http://grammarist.com/usage/copyright-copywrite/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Brosowski Report post Posted April 25, 2015 The drill is not included in the kit - you supply your own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Brosowski Report post Posted April 25, 2015 You would need to change the plugs on the foot control to suit the US Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgleathercraft Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Is it difficult to change the plugs? I assume just snip the old one off and hook up one from the local hardware store, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Brosowski Report post Posted May 8, 2015 As long as you are cofortable with changing the plugs. Is it difficult to change the plugs? I assume just snip the old one off and hook up one from the local hardware store, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barra Report post Posted May 8, 2015 Might be easier to use a plug adapter. These can be bought at luggage/travel stores. On the subject of the crude Chinese patches. I have one and it is brilliant. I have mine set up for just a few applications and it stitches like a little champion. For the price you can't go wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgleathercraft Report post Posted May 11, 2015 may pick the drill kit. have to get a few things off the bench first. Thanks for the info! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasLady Report post Posted May 11, 2015 So funny, thornton. I laughed out loud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Report post Posted May 12, 2015 So funny, thornton. I laughed out loud. I was beginning to wonder if anyone would get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasLady Report post Posted May 12, 2015 I have a paralegal degree and was working on a Masters in Modern Language (when I was hit by a car), so I was probably your maximum 'target audience' for seeing the humor in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Report post Posted May 12, 2015 I have a paralegal degree and was working on a Masters in Modern Language (when I was hit by a car), so I was probably your maximum 'target audience' for seeing the humor in it. I would have thought the OP would have figured it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasLady Report post Posted May 13, 2015 He probably did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlprice0775 Report post Posted January 8, 2016 Do you offer the manual digitally on your eBay store? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZARDOZ the GREAT Report post Posted September 26, 2023 On 4/23/2015 at 9:21 PM, Darren Brosowski said: I am only mentioning this here because there have been a few threads about the crude little Chinese patchers. In the last few days I have listed a range of spare parts, accessories, bobbin winder and manual on my ebay store; http://stores.ebay.com.au/Able-Sewing/ABLE290-/_i.html?_fsub=6149943015&_sid=47422815&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 Despite being rather crude these machines work very well when they are set up properly and the manual will help. If you are looking at buying a full kit then email me direct darren@ablesewing.com.au and I will do you a better price. To anyone who sells this machine please note that the manual is subject to copywrite and legal action will be taken if I find that my manual has been copied in part or full. This is an old thread I just found. Link no longer works. I have one of those Chinese cobbler machines but can't get it to work. Is there a website for the manual, a PDF? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KenH Report post Posted September 26, 2023 I found this manual that seems like it might be a good manual at https://www.scribd.com/document/486330576/China-patcher-users-manual71719-pdf I setup an acct (free), uploaded a different manual and it allowed me to download China Patcher Users Manual71719 PDF 13 page manual. Just glancing at the manual it seems like it might be the best around. I also have a pdf copy of the manual that comes with the machine - as you'd expect it's a poor manual. Since you're new to the machine you might like to look at the facebook group for the machine - it's active and some good folks to help. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1646031288779869/questions I sure wish they'd move the group form FB to a real forum - that would be MUCH easier to read, and find old posts. I just realized I could attach a file - so it's attached and you don't have to fool with the scribd place. Ken H> China-patcher-users-manual.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted September 26, 2023 2 hours ago, ZARDOZ the GREAT said: This is an old thread I just found. Link no longer works. I have one of those Chinese cobbler machines but can't get it to work. Is there a website for the manual, a PDF? Thanks. plus there are tons of you tubes on it as well as quite a few here use them so if you have questions ask. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted September 27, 2023 Local/Cell/Text: 208-201-1544 Email: bantamsaddletack@yahoo.com parts videos Facebook support Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burkhardt Report post Posted September 27, 2023 As @Frodo said, that's the guy that I got all the adjustments from, but in order for anything to work that was my biggest frustration from the start was taking the hook and bottom carrier out and getting all the black crap off it. You'll never get it to work till it's sanded and buffed completely smooth. @chuck123wapati is the latest to get one working so plenty of people here got one and have gone through everything to get working Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted September 27, 2023 Edited you take anything apart turn the crank so that the handle is in the 12 o’clock position take a picture of the orientation of the 2 cams in relation to the 12 o’clock handle this picture wil be of help at a later time . At the same time open the bobbin door and take a picture of the orientation of the bobbin carrier hook in relation with the needle while the handle on the crank is at 12 oclock Just now, Frodo said: Before you take anything apart turn the crank so that the handle is in the 12 o’clock position take a picture of the orientation of the 2 cams in relation to the 12 o’clock handle this picture wil be of help at a later time . At the same time open the bobbin door and take a picture of the orientation of the bobbin carrier hook in relation with the needle while the handle on the crank is at 12 oclock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZARDOZ the GREAT Report post Posted November 27, 2023 On 9/26/2023 at 11:08 AM, KenH said: I found this manual that seems like it might be a good manual at https://www.scribd.com/document/486330576/China-patcher-users-manual71719-pdf I setup an acct (free), uploaded a different manual and it allowed me to download China Patcher Users Manual71719 PDF 13 page manual. Just glancing at the manual it seems like it might be the best around. I also have a pdf copy of the manual that comes with the machine - as you'd expect it's a poor manual. Since you're new to the machine you might like to look at the facebook group for the machine - it's active and some good folks to help. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1646031288779869/questions I sure wish they'd move the group form FB to a real forum - that would be MUCH easier to read, and find old posts. I just realized I could attach a file - so it's attached and you don't have to fool with the scribd place. Ken H> China-patcher-users-manual.pdf 544 kB · 7 downloads Sorry I took so long to reply... life! Thank you very much for that manual!!! On 9/26/2023 at 12:17 PM, chuck123wapati said: plus there are tons of you tubes on it as well as quite a few here use them so if you have questions ask. Thank you! On 9/26/2023 at 11:01 PM, Burkhardt said: As @Frodo said, that's the guy that I got all the adjustments from, but in order for anything to work that was my biggest frustration from the start was taking the hook and bottom carrier out and getting all the black crap off it. You'll never get it to work till it's sanded and buffed completely smooth. @chuck123wapati is the latest to get one working so plenty of people here got one and have gone through everything to get working Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZARDOZ the GREAT Report post Posted November 27, 2023 On 9/27/2023 at 1:41 AM, Frodo said: Edited you take anything apart turn the crank so that the handle is in the 12 o’clock position take a picture of the orientation of the 2 cams in relation to the 12 o’clock handle this picture wil be of help at a later time . At the same time open the bobbin door and take a picture of the orientation of the bobbin carrier hook in relation with the needle while the handle on the crank is at 12 oclock OK Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites