Chayse Report post Posted April 13, 2017 I have a quick query for those of you that are familiar with the Pfaff 545-H4-06/01-CLPMN.....what are the sewing limitations with this machine when it comes to leather? I did search the forum but after about 20 or so pages of threads with "Pfaff 545"...I folded! Just looking for min/max ounce of leather that this machine will be happy sewing. I am not looking at anything too thick, as I could just use my Chandler 305 for anything else. I will sit down and figure out min-max thread size and needle sizes later. Thanks in advance!! V/r, Chayse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted April 14, 2017 Like a Pfaff 1245, the 545 will sew a maximum thread of #207 top, MAYBE in bobbin as well. I always used #207 on top, #138 on the bottom. The maximum lift of a H4 High lift machine is 14mm. You could probably sew up to 3/8" thick of leather but that is a softer leather like chrome tan, not veg tan. That machine will handle #24 needle no problem. I have sewed with #46 thread and down to a #16 needle. Hope that helps. glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chayse Report post Posted April 14, 2017 @shoepatcher..thanks for the info...I searched again last night and found some more information. I am going to look at the machine tonight, it is in a home setting and the woman can no longer use due to her age. I just wanted some preliminary information before I go to see if this will work for me. I am taking some samples to sew and check to see if there is any excess play in the machine. We shall see...the price is right, so wish me luck! I will update if it happens to follow me home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted April 16, 2017 If the price is right and it's in good condition, just get it. It'll be a good "original" reference machine to judge other machines by - you'll be hard pressed to find something better engineered in that class and vintage. Page 9 of the Pfaff 145/545 manual (Pfaff 145 545 User Manual.pdf) shows the needle sizes supported by the A/B/C/D versions of this Pfaff 545 H4 machine. The Model "C" version you are looking was designed to support needle sizes 110Nm-140Nm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chayse Report post Posted April 17, 2017 Well... I am going to try and be reserved here....seller ended up selling the machine while i was driving to go see it....all for a 'mere $25 difference in price! Needless to say...I hate greedy people! Strong I know, but really...for $25! Ugh....oh well, I have 2 others at home that do what I want to do... I guess I just need to stay off the local for sale boards...CL...Letgo...etc.. The search will continue...I am hooked....we shall see how many machines I can acquire (or how many machines my wife will let me have).......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted April 17, 2017 That stinks! As the first person to show an interest you should have been given first right-of-refusal. Doesn't say much for the integrity of the seller, imo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted April 17, 2017 That happens quite often. I had that more than 1 time. When I was looking for a patcher a seller even sent me a message the day I wanted to pick it up and told me some one was faster and picked it up 30 minutes ago for the same price - what an axxhole. So better move on and don´t let such idiots bother you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
