jimi Report post Posted November 18, 2017 9.5 !! that is very long? are you sure you did not put some parts on back to front? jjjj so with the Pfennig inside you will maybe get 15mm long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted November 18, 2017 Indeed! But I had to make some adjustments on the cam that controls the thread lever and the hook that garbs the thread - I ended with 8.5mm when practical sewing and so far no skipping stitches. I think I have to do fine tuning but it can´t be much. I will test some thicker materials too - this is 2.5mm synthetic material. I´m really impressed! I never expected this stitch length from a decades old patcher machine! I mean if you compare this with old Singer 29K´s or Adler 30 of the same age ... thats really impressive!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesc Report post Posted November 18, 2017 So..obviously you are going to keep this one ..size matters :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexitbe Report post Posted November 18, 2017 It is sewing wonderfully... Very nice for such a machine... I am still in wonder at all the shiny bits... I have bought citrone saure and going to try and derust some stuff... I wan to get as good as your result... I am also looking at buying a car batterie charger to attempt some electrolysis... I am looking for the least physically demanding derusting method... Thanks for keeping us entertained... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8R Report post Posted November 19, 2017 6 hours ago, alexitbe said: I am looking for the least physically demanding derusting method... Battery charger, some clamps, wire and old wrenches. Or white vinegar and a little elbow grease. Here is WAY more than you wanted to know: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LumpenDoodle2 Report post Posted November 19, 2017 That stitching (and the machine) is looking good. Another cracking job well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted November 19, 2017 Mike - unfortunately I most likely will not keep it - though the stitch length and the whole machine is really tempting to keep but I do not have enough space for it and I do not have enough work for another patcher. I cannot justify it to myself (though it sucks a bit). Yet no Video but I figured I can sew up to 9-10mm thick material with it. I´m no video artists so I will try to put something together that is worth watching - hopefully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) uploading right now - hope it will work - as I said I´m no video artist (obviously) Edited November 19, 2017 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) Edited November 19, 2017 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) Edited November 19, 2017 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GPaudler Report post Posted November 20, 2017 Beautiful job Constabulary! I think you restored the machine to just the right degree. I especially like the bobbin boat and winder, not to mention that crazy hook mechanism. If that's the one that you're letting-go, you must have some very special machines. If I was a few thousand kilometers closer, I would definitely buy it. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted November 20, 2017 Yep, I agree, very nice job indeed! I can't believe how you managed to get all the bright metal parts so clean! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evo160K Report post Posted November 21, 2017 Constabulary, What a beautiful job of bringing that fine old machine back to life.......fascinating and informative. My hats off to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) Thanks a lot Here is a list of subclasses for the Dürkopp 17 and 18 Class (German language - sorry). I think this list is from the early 1930´s Edited November 21, 2017 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunnarsson Report post Posted December 9, 2017 That's an impressive piece of german engineering, and equally impressive restoration! I Always thought I should stay clear of the Dürkopp patchers due to not having parts available, but they just might be worth the hassle anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DominickTuroski Report post Posted December 11, 2017 Patcher machines are always so neat looking, and can really get the job done. Amazing to see what youve done to clean it up and get it back in working order. Keep it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kamp Report post Posted January 31, 2018 Where did you find a manual? I'm trying to find one for my 17 model, one that is hopefully written in English. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted January 31, 2018 I have no english manual - I once bought a German photo copy on Ebay put figured some pages are missing and some are double - forgot to complain so my fault I have no complete manual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark842 Report post Posted January 31, 2018 You mention you might decide to not keep this machine. If you decide to sell let me know. Thanks! Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kamp Report post Posted January 31, 2018 37 minutes ago, Constabulary said: I have no english manual - I once bought a German photo copy on Ebay put figured some pages are missing and some are double - forgot to complain so my fault I have no complete manual. Watching your video , I believe I am missing the final tensioner/guide above the needle shaft. Do you know where I could get one? I would post a picture but I don' know how, always say file too large. My machine has the round bobbin not the shuttle system like yours. The model # is missing. The small plate above the foot reads 39635 which I assume is the serial#. I really appreciate all the info I've been able to glean from you. There is very little info I can find on the web. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted January 31, 2018 If you have a round bobbin then yours is a Dürkopp 17 with oscillating shuttle hook. Only the Dürkopp 18 has this fixed boat type shuttle. Check with LW Member SHOEPATCHER - He probably has a few parts he could part with. Reg. resizing pictures - if you have a Microsoft Windows system try this one: https://www.digitalred.com/support/windows/image-resizing/ I´m using it for years and cannot live without it - very easy to use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimi Report post Posted January 31, 2018 Great job on that one Folker keep that old iron going... haha. and that is a very neat looking type of patcher! they look way better than the modern ones?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted January 31, 2018 I often use the FastStone Photo Resizer, found here. It is fairly simple to understand and can compress, reduce, crop, enhance and sharpen images to fixed or variable dimensions. I like that it has the option to create a new image name containing the changes, leaving the original untouched. Best of all, it is free for most home/private users. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kamp Report post Posted January 31, 2018 38 minutes ago, Constabulary said: If you have a round bobbin then yours is a Dürkopp 17 with oscillating shuttle hook. Only the Dürkopp 18 has this fixed boat type shuttle. Check with LW Member SHOEPATCHER - He probably has a few parts he could part with. Reg. resizing pictures - if you have a Microsoft Windows system try this one: https://www.digitalred.com/support/windows/image-resizing/ I´m using it for years and cannot live without it - very easy to use. Thank you, I use my phone or tablet, I'll have to see if that will work. Thanks again for all your help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Dogg Report post Posted February 2, 2018 Very impressive job, Constabulary! Da sag ich nur: "Hut ab!" I bet you wish you would have kept that threadstand you sold to me a couple of years ago , it would fit perfect with that machine. If you need the complete manual for it (or a class 17), try www.altenaehmaschine.de . Mr. Bethke has scans of the original manuals there. they helped me finally figure out how to thread mine. By the way, what's the serial number of your machine? Mine is 4910 and I think fairly early, because of how fancy the stand and paint are. The front crank on yours was an option that had to be special ordered when you placed the order with the factory and was more money. It was meant to make starting easier (instead of reaching around the side one could just use the front crank). As far as I know, every machine has the round cut-out cast into the body. And yes, I heard the same about the factory being destroyed in an air raid at the end of WW 2. A crying shame, if you ask me; those machines are awesome!! Again, very nice job on the restoration!! Black Dogg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
