Moderator Wizcrafts Posted October 27, 2015 Moderator Report Posted October 27, 2015 Uwe - tell them they are nuts, the "real" puritans are quite cheap: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEWING-MACHINE-73-E-PURITAN-MAID-BAY-STATE-PRODUCTS-METAL-REAL-MACHINE-WORKS-/111796656073?hash=item1a079997c9:g:WCwAAOSw9N1VvUHU This is a real heavy duty leather stitcher. Look at the mighty foot, must be a needle feed machine, it´s the well know Mod. 73E - I think you agree, right? And its even portable!!! Maybe the predecessor of the Sailrite LS Hokus Pokus I'll bet that the little beast can sew up to 3/4 mm of real leather! Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members TinkerTailor Posted October 27, 2015 Members Report Posted October 27, 2015 Buyer: Is it a walking foot? Seller: Totally . When i move it, i walk it to the new place with my feet...... I'll bet that the little beast can sew up to 3/4 mm of real leather! What spi do you recommend? Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members Constabulary Posted October 27, 2015 Members Report Posted October 27, 2015 I'll bet that the little beast can sew up to 3/4 mm of real leather! I´m sure it can - look at the mighty "Monster" hand wheel, this thing will punch trough it like butter (even frozen butter). And you can even store your lunch in it - what other machine has a lunch box feature? What a beast! Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted October 27, 2015 Moderator Report Posted October 27, 2015 I´m sure it can - look at the mighty "Monster" hand wheel, this thing will punch trough it like butter (even frozen butter). And you can even store your lunch in it - what other machine has a lunch box feature? What a beast! Of course, you are right. All that is missing is a picture of Howdy Doody on the lid. Then it would be a lunch box! Didi you notice the high tech AC cord and modern 2 prong plug that comes with the machine? I'll bet it could be used to power a doll house. How many sewing machines can do that? Heck, it could even sew the doll clothes. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Uwe Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Posted October 29, 2015 Thanks for all the sillyness and comic relief! In an unexpected plot twist, the deal is on again and Karma points may get restored. I'm off to Ohio - wish me luck . . . Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Members Constabulary Posted October 29, 2015 Members Report Posted October 29, 2015 Again - lucky you! I wish you luck! Looking forward to some nice pictures Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Uwe Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Posted October 30, 2015 Well, I survived Ohio and I'm happy to announce my new arrival. I'll update with more details and photos in coming days/weeks. Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Uwe Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Posted November 3, 2015 "This one's different" is my take so far on the Puritan- and I'm sure people still say that about me sometimes, too. Very few things work the way I expect them to. The handwheel turn away from you, this being a first for me. The chain stitch and needle/awl thing takes a little while to digest. I still haven't figured out how you actually start sewing a stitch with thing (not I have any needles, mind you.) None of the youtube video show this, actually - they're already in the middle of everything. The manual also does not give even a hint. I'm guessing people "just know" or at least used to know these things. Right now I'm leaning towards bringing the needles up and then manually wrapping each thread into the needle hooks and holding on to the thread while I turn to pull down the needles. I'm still not totally sure which exact model I actually have. I think there's some fluidity since you can change things over from one model to another in the field. Mine appears be "transitioning" - it's mostly a "Three-Row Vamper BX 3/32", with a few mismatched parts. The BX 3/32 should have three stitch rows spaced 3/32" apart (pitch) with small shank needles (.086" shank). There are five elements that need to have matching pitch: 1. The needle holder below the needle plate 2. Needle brace/castoff holder 3. The needle plate 4. The presser foot 5. The awl holder at the top They all need to be synchronized with the same pitch of either ALL 3/32", or ALL 1/8" spacing between the three stitching rows. Mine has everything 3/32" pitch, except the needle holder which has a pitch of 1/8". This combination will never sew three rows of stitching, but it'll sew a single center row of stitching just fine, apparently, which is how the machine has been used for a while. I tried to order some needles and awls today and called Puritan (how much could they possibly be, right?) Nice fella answered and he had a few questions that had me take the digital caliper to the machine afterwards. So it turns out that needles are $8.25 EACH and awls are $8.60 EACH, with a minimum purchase of ten needles/awls. So I'll be out around $170 just to get a single pair of needle and awl into this machine (center row) just to see if it will make a stitch. I'll have to get a new needle holder with the right pitch to attempt triple-row stitches. I'm almost afraid to ask how much a needle holder is. Like I said, this one's different. Does anybody by chance know if these needles and awls are unique to Puritan, or if I can substitute other needle/awl brands (e.g. Campbell Randall)? If this post seems to lack organization and direction, that's because I have none when it comes to this machine. I don't even know what my next step should be right now. I'm gonna let it simmer for a few days before tackle it again. I also need to sell a couple swing-down guides and presser feet on ebay so I can afford to buy needles and awls, haha! Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted November 3, 2015 Moderator Report Posted November 3, 2015 I felt the same as you the day I brought my first Union Lockstitch machine home. It did have one needle and awl and one bobbin. There was nothing else. No manual, threading rod, 4-sided wrenches, thread, et al. All this came together in one day when I was pointed to a particular harness maker who had one in a corner, with everything I needed. I am confident that you will find somebody, possibly Amish or Mennonite, who knows this particular Puritan setup. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members TinkerTailor Posted November 3, 2015 Members Report Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) "This one's different" is my take so far on the Puritan- and I'm sure people still say that about me sometimes, too. Very few things work the way I expect them to. The handwheel turn away from you, this being a first for me. White rotary treadle machines rotate away from you. Sometimes i just about put my shoulder out when i absentmindedly try to handwheel the wrong way on my techsew to start the stitch the way i do every time on my treadle not a hard push, just a gentle help to start the stitch,....Those servo motors do not need a push........especially the wrong way. They kick back...lol Edited November 3, 2015 by TinkerTailor Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
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