Need part for Chinese patcher

[drumminor2nd]

So I just received a Chinese patcher (two weeks after ordering despite "UPS 3 Day Select" as the shipping option), but the part identified in the manual as "Needle Bar Connecting Link" arrived in four pieces. Not wanting to screw with a return, I'm going to see what all needs to be replaced on it (and ask the seller to chip in). 

It appears to be the part that connects the upper arm to the needle shaft (thus making the needle go up and down). 

Is this the right replacement part?

http://www.bantamsaddletack.com/Linker-Arm-for-Patcher-Sewing-Machine_p_62.html

Also, anything else I should look for to make sure this thing is otherwise functional?

 

Edited April 23, 2019 by drumminor2nd
Swap out photo

[mikesc]

Don't know about anyone else, but looking at out of focus images , in an attempt to make out what they are ? Gives me a headache after a very short time..like 5 seconds..I think you'll get more chance of replies if you re-take the image again, in focus..especially as the page that you link to doesn't have an image of "Linker Arm for Patcher Sewing Machine"..

A few people here ( I am tempted , despite having a 29K amongst my herd of machines ) have bought "Chinese patchers" ( although that is a "generic term" ) they may well not all be made by the same company in China..and parts might well have different names from different manufacturers.

ps..The site that you linked to appears to be in the USA, and has a telephone number, and an email ( you could send them an email with the pic attached ) wouldn't they be the best people to ask ?

Edited April 23, 2019 by mikesc

[chrisash]

I doubt the seller would chip in, thats not the way they tend to work, far better to email them with a picture of the whole amchine and also the broken piece and ask for a replacement part stating it was damaged in transit, if they dont play ball you have the option of a review on their service if brought from a reputable web site

You could also complain about the slow dispatch or was it the courier? though it may well be customs taking their time

[drumminor2nd]

  On 4/23/2019 at 7:14 PM, chrisash said:

I doubt the seller would chip in, thats not the way they tend to work, far better to email them with a picture of the whole machine and also the broken piece and ask for a replacement part stating it was damaged in transit, if they dont play ball you have the option of a review on their service if brought from a reputable web site

You could also complain about the slow dispatch or was it the courier? though it may well be customs taking their time

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I'll try -- bought it on eBay from a US-based seller. The product description said 3-day, but it was shipped ground. Figure between the two I may have some leverage. 

Other than the one part, it appears to work just fine. Bit rough finish (to be expected) and I can't get the smell of the grease off my hands now, haha, but it seems to be overall pretty smooth in operation. I was looking for something to do short runs, and I think this will work if I can ever get the darned part...

I can see why people say to ditch the included tripod, though. My goodness what a piece of junk!

Edited April 23, 2019 by drumminor2nd

[mikesc]

Re the edited ( since my post above ) image..
Oh..that's so,much better.. :) I'd never have guessed it was cast iron piece from the first image..
When/ if you can get the piece, apparently although they are frequently in need of some care and attention from a file, almost everyone here that has one seems pleased with them..Hence my being tempted ( just because one can never have too many sewing machines, or for that matter, machines of any description ) to spend the €100.00 or so on one.. Darren used to be the resident specialist , but ...

[drumminor2nd]

  On 4/23/2019 at 8:03 PM, mikesc said:

Oh..that's so,much better.. I'd never have guessed it was cast iron piece from the first image..

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You're welcome. I was in a bit of a rush to get the emailed pic (with a webcam) off to the seller. Had a chance to find a ruler and my iPhone. Sorry about that!

I figured I'd give this bad boy a try -- I've been looking for an old Singer 29 patcher because I have an amazing local shop owner on the main street of town who can work on anything (my mother, a former seamstress, swears by him and won't let anyone else touch her machines), but I haven't found one cheap enough to bite on yet. This will hopefully get me through for a while, help me stitch up some stuff to sell and eventually pay for a better machine. 

[veedub3]

  On 4/23/2019 at 4:34 PM, drumminor2nd said:

So I just received a Chinese patcher (two weeks after ordering despite "UPS 3 Day Select" as the shipping option), but the part identified in the manual as "Needle Bar Connecting Link" arrived in four pieces. Not wanting to screw with a return, I'm going to see what all needs to be replaced on it (and ask the seller to chip in). 

It appears to be the part that connects the upper arm to the needle shaft (thus making the needle go up and down). 

Is this the right replacement part?

http://www.bantamsaddletack.com/Linker-Arm-for-Patcher-Sewing-Machine_p_62.html

Also, anything else I should look for to make sure this thing is otherwise functional?

 

 

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Contact Bantam (the link you posted) showing him the picture and I am sure he will get you the correct part. That is where I buy all the spare parts for my patcher.

Karina

[dikman]

I'm surprised that any parts are actually available for these things. As it arrived damaged, thus not-as-described, you can lodge a claim with ebay for a refund if you have any problems with the seller (but you need to do it as soon as possible, or at least within 30 days). DO NOT lodge a claim with PayPal, stick to ebay.

[drumminor2nd]

Well, the seller said this morning to send pics of the part and where it goes (attached), so I'm expecting a new part at this point -- if I don't get it, I'll have to escalate things with eBay. I really don't want to ship it back across the country just to take a lottery spin on another one -- this one works relatively smoothly minus the one broken part (and I don't want them to send this one back out with the broken part . 

Except for fear of the clamping force, I bet I could get that to JB weld back together and be temporarily up and running... 

[mikesc]

Surprised that they made that part out of cast iron, thick steel ( 5mm bar ) would have worked just as well( with two holes pierced in it , and secured by nuts and "pivot washers", or double lock nuts, or "pins" through the shafts that it would sit on, whatever) and be stronger , and easier to make, and far less easy to break..

Edited April 24, 2019 by mikesc