Pfaff Metal Thread Type?

[GPaudler]

The first place I look for fasteners or just about anything else is McMaster-Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/#

They have a shocking variety of materials, tools and parts and it's almost always in-stock and ships today if you call-in your order by 4:30.  They have several warehouses sprinkled around the US, their customer service is extraordinary. 

Their physical catalog is a good 3" thick and their online catalog is easy to navigate and full of useful information.

As Uwe suggested, or as I interpreted him, 5mm bolts are commonly available in pitches of .5 and .8, and McMaster does not offer any M5-1 screws, taps or dies.

 

[dikman]

Jimmy, I buy my (industrial) needles from Elizabeth Machines (were Capron Carter) here in Adelaide. I'm sure there would be an equivalent place in Brissy. As for thread, the only place I could find heavy machine thread is at a leather supply place. My 335 is happy with Metric 40 (#69) and will go up to Metric 20 (#138). I use polyester/cotton and straight bonded polyester. If all else fails you can get thread via ebay. Make sure to get a few spare bobbins too, so you can keep some wound.

I slowed mine down with a servo and a large pulley on the head unit and it has a surprising amount of grunt!

[jimi]

Hi There, i would stick with the witworth, i had the same part broken and the half that was left in the machine wiggles sightly aswell. i think the screw i found is witworth also but not 100% sure as i dont have a screw guage but matches up against the old pfaff one exactly and as i say it wiggles slightly also so maybe with the force of the spring over time it has worn down slightly the thread?? just a guess.

jimmy, you can salvage that part from a stanly nº 50 plane. iam sure there are loads of them in australia. you can see it here in this post: Pfaff 335-17B S Journey To The Unknown!

[jimmy eng]

Cheers Dikman, I'll check that place out. The places I usually get tools and leather from (Maclace in Brissy and Birdsall in Syd) didn't have any thread but i haven't checked out the Cobbler supply J A Brooks that's near me.

Cheers jimi for info. I didn't think to salvage it from another machine, I thought of the most direct route! I'll have to remember to do this if I get another broken/worn part.

[Constabulary]

I may have a used replacement lever in my spare parts box - can you send me the total length of the lever so I can compare.

[RockyAussie]

Hi Jimmy Eng

I am up in Rocky and have 1 or 2 of these machines.  I have always found very helpful, Peter at this address http://www.wmcjackson.com.au

They are in Victoria and I have always found very reasonably priced. Say hello to Wayne senior at brooks for me and he will let you know who I am and how to contact me if you like.

Regards Brian F

[jimmy eng]

23 hours ago, RockyAussie said:

Hi Jimmy Eng

I am up in Rocky and have 1 or 2 of these machines.  I have always found very helpful, Peter at this address http://www.wmcjackson.com.au

They are in Victoria and I have always found very reasonably priced. Say hello to Wayne senior at brooks for me and he will let you know who I am and how to contact me if you like.

Regards Brian F

Brilliant contact Rocky, thanks heaps for the info. I'll get in touch with them for some supplies soon.

 

Jim

[Constabulary]

I have a complete lever with adjuster screw - are you probably interested?

[Constabulary]

On 12.5.2016 at 0:46 PM, jimmy eng said:

 

I forgot the pictures - send me a PM if you are interested. Registered Airmail to Down Under is approx $8 US

[jimmy eng]

On 14/05/2016 at 6:03 AM, Constabulary said:

I forgot the pictures - send me a PM if you are interested. Registered Airmail to Down Under is approx $8 US

Sent you a PM mate, cheers