PFAFF 30

[Wonderboy]

11 hours ago, RockyAussie said:

For many years I have found Wmc Jackson ( Peter Jackson) to be very helpful. O3-94173131. http://www.wmcjackson.com.au/www/home/

Thanks Rocky, much appreciated...!

[DennisT]

I have a Pfaff 130 equiped with a Consew CSM1000 servo motor(200 RPM minimum, 75mm motor pulley) that punches through 4 layers of sunbrella with v90 polyester or profilen thread after replacing the upper tension spring with a heavier one. I have not tried it with any light leather.  Assuming your Pfaff 30 is similar, even with a 1.5 amp motor I would suggest an intermediate reduction pulley pair if you can find something that will fit.  For what that will cost a servo motor will be a better choice in my opinion.  One major limitation for me is the 4-5mm stitch length maximum, not ideal for canvas.  I am just learning about leather so I cannot comment.

[Darren Brosowski]

Of all domestic central bobbin machines the PFAFF 30 is one of the best

The Chinese motors are not earthed and the wiring can be unsafe. None of them have Australian safety certification

[Wonderboy]

21 hours ago, DennisT said:

I have a Pfaff 130 equiped with a Consew CSM1000 servo motor(200 RPM minimum, 75mm motor pulley) that punches through 4 layers of sunbrella with v90 polyester or profilen thread after replacing the upper tension spring with a heavier one. I have not tried it with any light leather.  Assuming your Pfaff 30 is similar, even with a 1.5 amp motor I would suggest an intermediate reduction pulley pair if you can find something that will fit.  For what that will cost a servo motor will be a better choice in my opinion.  One major limitation for me is the 4-5mm stitch length maximum, not ideal for canvas.  I am just learning about leather so I cannot comment.

More great information, thanks Dennis! Great to know others on here are using this great little machine.

Today I finished cleaning the machine inside and after some kero and some marinating I oiled her up. Much, much better. Everything was turning much more freely. I was also given more parts (incl. original proof of purchase in 1953, manual in perfect condition, etc etc) for the machine by my parents so swapped the old brittle stretched belt with a newer one. After mounting the motor again I noticed, although it’s much better, there’s still slippage from the motor cog on the drive belt mainly at low rpms. I WAS ABLE to sew some kangaroo leather and it smashed through up to 3 layers and I ranged from 2-5mm. I have to say I think it produces a nice stitch.  More tests to come. Ive just ordered some #18 needles and bonded 69 thread so looking forward to that. 

I also finished cleaning it’s exterior too. I hand polished with some car polish for a few hours and then used some quick detailer to remove all polish before topping with car wax several times. All nickle plated parts I’ve polsihed with my car aluminium polish to a high shine.  It’s come up a treat..., and I’ll post up some pictures when I can.

Regarding the servo motor. How would this fit? I’m assuming if I go servo then I’d probably need to table mount the machine instead of it’s current timber housing?

7 hours ago, Darren Brosowski said:

Of all domestic central bobbin machines the PFAFF 30 is one of the best

The Chinese motors are not earthed and the wiring can be unsafe. None of them have Australian safety certification

Thanks Darren.  I’ve poured about 15-20 hours cleaning it up to this point so good to know the machine is regarded as one of the better ones. 

I think I’ll stay well clear of the Chinese motors and get a Aussie certified servo setup! Not worth the risk. Id like the control that we have with our 4500 that you sold us 

Edited June 10, 2018 by Wonderboy

[Wonderboy]

An update.

Some before and after pictures.

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Edited July 4, 2018 by Wonderboy

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Now that I have converted her to treadle.

[RockyAussie]

WOW.....mate ...if your still in that cleaning up mood I got a few here could use a bit of that TLC. We only 6 maybe 7 hours up ya know.