Members Scoutmom103 Posted March 22, 2019 Members Report Posted March 22, 2019 I so get that. If I set down my coffee cup to deal with the dogs, I have to find it again since it's not in the usually spot. Quote
Members dikman Posted March 22, 2019 Members Report Posted March 22, 2019 Ah, so it's not just me...... Brian, you may notice that my cap seems to have pushed in a bit further than yours (not that it makes any difference) so you could probably make it about 3mm longer, I guess? Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Rockoboy Posted March 23, 2019 Report Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) On 3/22/2019 at 6:44 AM, RockyAussie said: I am hoping that a few of the other members that have clones of these machines will try them out for fitting. What dimension or details do you need to produce a cap for a specific machine? Mine is a PROTEK TY8B, which is clone of a 227r cylinder arm. Edited March 23, 2019 by Rockoboy Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members plinkercases Posted March 23, 2019 Members Report Posted March 23, 2019 I have a Pfaff 335 but no 3D printing capability.... could I buy one from you and you post it to Canada? Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Members dikman Posted March 23, 2019 Members Report Posted March 23, 2019 Do you know anyone with a 3D printer? It's not a very big print job for someone to do. Even my local library has one. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members plinkercases Posted March 24, 2019 Members Report Posted March 24, 2019 I don't actually. There used to be a 3D print shop nearby but it closed.... suppose i could hunt around for one.... i see what i can find tonight. Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Members dikman Posted March 24, 2019 Members Report Posted March 24, 2019 You could check 3D printer forums too? Might find someone in your area that could do it and probably be cheaper than shipping from here to Canada (shipping costs from Australia to anywhere are notoriously high!). Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
RockyAussie Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Posted March 24, 2019 13 hours ago, plinkercases said: I have a Pfaff 335 but no 3D printing capability.... could I buy one from you and you post it to Canada? I would be happy to send you one if your happy to cover the postage. I will have to check out what that is and how to best package it. PM me your details if you like. Please check that it is the smaller bobbin model. The cap diameter should be at present around 46mm not 50mm. I am just taking a stab in the dark but I think the postage is likely to be around 20 to $25.00 au. What brand and type of zippers do you you use if any? I am just thinking that a box for the cap would be able to hold a whole lot more like the zipper guides for no extra postage cost . Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
RockyAussie Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Posted March 24, 2019 On 3/22/2019 at 2:10 PM, dikman said: Ah, so it's not just me...... Brian, you may notice that my cap seems to have pushed in a bit further than yours (not that it makes any difference) so you could probably make it about 3mm longer, I guess? Yeah it sits in on my 335 a fair way as well but still cleared everything alright so I thought that being shorter would just give even better clearance away from gusset walls and such. It is very easy to make a longer if you want in Curra as you can just add some extra percentage in the direction you want. Likewise if your printer prints a little looser than mine and you wanted the fit a little tighter you can reprint at say 99%+ - over all in the Curra scale. Let me know if you need any instructions on this procedure. Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
RockyAussie Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Posted March 24, 2019 22 hours ago, Rockoboy said: What dimension or details do you need to produce a cap for a specific machine? Mine is a PROTEK TY8B, which is clone of a 227r cylinder arm. Mate I would love to try and help you there but I don't have one of this style of machine and from the little i have found online so far it looks that it can not be thinned down much. The only area I can see potential is down on the bottom appears to have room for some chamfering but without seeing I can not be sure. If you want to take that cap off and post a few pictures here it would help to decide if its worth giving it a try. So far this is the only picture I can find and as you see there is a fair bit missing. At a guess I would say that the cap is round and it may be possible to taper back until you are near the gear section. I will ask around and see if anyone local has anything similar. Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
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