PFAFF1445 Spec's

[chasman52]

I've got a line on a PFAFF1445 here in Miami for $400. I've done a search here and Google.

From what I've seen these are strong machines, but parts can be hard to find and expensive.

Still I couldn't find anything but a service manual.

I'm concerned it won't use a heavy enough thread to make totes, Belts and Holsters.

I've never owned an industrial machine. Any tips on how to judge a machine to purchase?

 

[brmax]

I thought this is a great point to consider at the start!, not always the case. So if you have a thread size in mind or have seen some at the stores that's way ahead. 

In the machine find you mentioned I have heard some model types; like H3 or H4 and others im not recalling. This is something you will want to look into for your benefit, someone will give some tips to finding or figure what the machine is on this specifically.

Here's a small tip I think? anyway, many threads can be put through the material but to get them in tension/tight it can take some heavy tension springs. Most of these are simply heavier on bigger machines for efficiency so thread can do more than just lay on top of material and so actually secure. I think with some colored thread this same "pop" could be had within a capable size for the machine. Now as in the stickies above, when considering thread for a "duty holster" thread size should be more understood and a lot of that is referenced in them articles.

It may be good to consider 138 at the upper/top level in that machine, some might be able to run 207 on the top only side. This is for sure the forum site that has now or had persons doing it if possible and their experience is seriously needed here.

Floyd

[chasman52]

Thanks Brmax, I still cannot find an owners manual so I can be sure to thread it properly

anybody got a soft copy of an instruction manual.?

[brmax]

So it sounds like you picked it up and brought it to the shop. Cool!

Here's is a link to a previous discussion here and worth checking out.

Floyd

 

[chasman52]

I did pick it up $355.00 and it is mine. I have a few problems though. I've taken some pictures of the bobbin area.

Is this a PFAFF bobbin assembly, cause I can't find anywhere to adjust bottom tension on it. I think sumin's missing.

 

 

Edited February 14, 2017 by chasman52
photos too big/small

[brmax]

You should buy hot wings and refreshments, Cheers

Im not sure which photo you mean but the first photo with the hemostats shows the hook and the bobbin case in with the bobbin tensioner on the operator side, and very fragile. Second photo may have a knob missing off the tension assembly. Hard to tell

Take the pulley belt off and turn it by hand and monitor the parts moving is a bit easier, and safer.

keep us posted

Floyd

Edited February 14, 2017 by brmax

[Uwe]

Those pictures are smaller than the bobbin itself! I can't see much of anything. When re-sizing a picture, aim for a pixel count of around 1000 in the long dimension.

 

Edited February 14, 2017 by Uwe

[Uwe]

The hook does not look like a Pfaff hook for that machine. The original would have a bobbin cap. A hook from a different machine may not work at all. 

The Pfaff 1445 Parts Manual will be a good reference for finding out which parts may be missing or wrong. 

Your hook and bobbin case/cap should like similar to this:

Edited February 14, 2017 by Uwe

[chasman52]

I made the pic's 1000 Horz. That's better, Thanks

I totally agree that the parts manual shows a different part

 

 

Edited February 14, 2017 by chasman52

[Uwe]

It's hard to tell, but the machine looks a bit incomplete and slightly messed up. There may be a reason it was so cheap.

This machine isn't even close to worry about the bobbin thread tension. It's like worrying about tire pressure when you're missing the steering wheel and seats in your car. 

Post a couple of pictures of the head from different angles and underneath. We may be able to figure what you're missing or what needs fixing.

Don't hook up a motor until you can hand turn perfect stitches. A lot of damage can be caused under motor power if parts are missing or wrong.

Edited February 14, 2017 by Uwe