JJN Posted January 16, 2019 Report Posted January 16, 2019 It looks like I am acquiring an Ideal Clicking Machine Model C, made by United Shoe Machinery Corp. I know there are some parts missing in the photos, but they are in a box that is included with the clicker. The motor is 220 volt single phase. I am told it is working, but I need to straighten out the wiring, clean it up and lubricate it. I found a parts list online but I do not have an instruction or service manual. Any help with those will be appreciated. Does anyone on this forum have any experience with these? Is it a practical machine to use for leather and fabric or is it a boat anchor? Any tips on setting it up or using it? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Quote Ferdco Juki Pro-2000, Juki DNU-1541S, LS-1341, LU-563, DLN-9010A-SH, MO-6714S, Consew 206RB, 206RB-1, Chandler/Bernina 217 6mm w/Cam Reader, Brother LT2-B842-5
Members shoepatcher Posted January 24, 2019 Members Report Posted January 24, 2019 I may have a copy of the manual. Let me check. glenn Quote
JJN Posted January 24, 2019 Author Report Posted January 24, 2019 That would be great @shoepatcher. I'll be looking for your update. Quote Ferdco Juki Pro-2000, Juki DNU-1541S, LS-1341, LU-563, DLN-9010A-SH, MO-6714S, Consew 206RB, 206RB-1, Chandler/Bernina 217 6mm w/Cam Reader, Brother LT2-B842-5
JJN Posted January 29, 2019 Author Report Posted January 29, 2019 @shoepatcher, were you able to see if you had a copy of the service manual yet? Thanks, John Quote Ferdco Juki Pro-2000, Juki DNU-1541S, LS-1341, LU-563, DLN-9010A-SH, MO-6714S, Consew 206RB, 206RB-1, Chandler/Bernina 217 6mm w/Cam Reader, Brother LT2-B842-5
Members shoepatcher Posted January 30, 2019 Members Report Posted January 30, 2019 still looking JJN. thanks for your patience. Quote
Members David Bruce Posted February 25, 2019 Members Report Posted February 25, 2019 Did you ever get this thing running? If so how is it working out? Quote Singer 111w155, Consew 206RB-1, Cowboy 3200, Fortuna Bell Skiver, Landis 30, Campbell Keystone Skiver, Dixon Skiver, American 3 in 1, 2 Kwikprint Model 86's and Model 64, Clicker Press, Regad Heat Creaser, Merrow 60W, Singer 114W103 and an addiction to hand tools
JJN Posted February 25, 2019 Author Report Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) On 2/25/2019 at 8:58 PM, David Bruce said: Did you ever get this thing running? If so how is it working out? Expand I just got it moved to the shop last week. I'm checking out the wiring. The motor is a Baldor 3hp 220 single phase. The shop has 220 3 phase. I will use legs 1 and 2 of the 3 phase to run the motor at 208 volts. The machine itself needs a few days of cleaning. It has 2 oil ports with spring caps on each side of the vertical casting and 2 open oil ports on the center column. I am still looking for a service manual to properly clean, adjust and lubricate but I will start with some lilly white to get it going. The machine turns over by hand although it is quite an effort to turn the flywheel. The upper arm cycles properly. I need to resurface the Hydrosolid cutting board to level out the wear in the middle, and finally order some clicker dies. I am very stoked about getting this machine. I got it as a trade for a Noveske rifle barrel, which the rifle shop generously donated and a $30 trailer rental to move it to my friends shop. It looks like it will run as it is. I will post some updates as I go. I am still looking for the service manual. Edited February 26, 2019 by JJN type Quote Ferdco Juki Pro-2000, Juki DNU-1541S, LS-1341, LU-563, DLN-9010A-SH, MO-6714S, Consew 206RB, 206RB-1, Chandler/Bernina 217 6mm w/Cam Reader, Brother LT2-B842-5
bikermutt07 Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 YAY! Can't beat the price. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
ljk Posted February 26, 2019 Report Posted February 26, 2019 These are great machines once properly adjusted. However they have one problem they will double click or worse after a few hours of use. The internal clutch will grab the flywheel and the external brake will not be able to stop the engagement. This is a small issue once you are used to the machine you either back off the clutch or increase the brake pressure. The were designed for cutting shoe soles at a rate of 600 pairs a day. Quote
JJN Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Posted March 6, 2019 We cleaned, oiled and removed the rust from the table last weekend. It is looking pretty good. It really changed color once we got all the crud off of it. I am rewiring the motor starter and switch next. I was offered the larger main pulley/flywheel and will pick it up later this week. I will probably switch it with the smaller one currently on the machine. @shoepatcher, any chance you found the service manual for this thing yet? Here is a current photo of the machine cleaned up and with all the parts put back on. Quote Ferdco Juki Pro-2000, Juki DNU-1541S, LS-1341, LU-563, DLN-9010A-SH, MO-6714S, Consew 206RB, 206RB-1, Chandler/Bernina 217 6mm w/Cam Reader, Brother LT2-B842-5
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