Need part for Chinese patcher

[SilverForgeStudio]

I do understand- and almost ordered from the same supplier. For what I paid for mine- I can afford to fix it- and believe most folks can fix it too- if they apply some basic skills... Caveat emptor and its not a precision machine.

Now you're just being cheeky.  

[drumminor2nd]

Thanks, all. Seller said they would ship it (I may or may not have asked for some more bobbins and needles to make up for the delay and shipping method, no point getting greedy).

But I think I'll give making one a go anyway. Got a piece of scrap handy and everything...

[CowboyBob]

We have that part in stock or I can give you the measurement when I get back into the shop tomorrow.

[dikman]

It's good that they're sending you the part but I'm still surprised that they carry replacement parts. I agree with SilverForge's comments and don't forget this is a hand-cranked machine, not a motor-driven high speed unit, so oil-carrying capacity of cast compared to plain steel is pretty irrelevant in this case. As long as the parts aren't binding or too loose then just oiling them occasionally should be more than adequate.

[kgg]

I am glad they are going to send a new part for your machine it does show that the supplier is willing to supply a complete workable machine to you. I do agree that for a lot of us marking a simple part or finding a work around may not be that much of a deal but not everyone wants to, can or should be expected to on a new machine regardless of the brand, type or price tag.

I don't think anyone would expect these machines to be the quality that one would expect from a Singer, Juki or Alder. They don't come with great paint jobs / refined finishes or servo motors but they have their place particularly for a lot of people who cann't justify the cost of a more expensive machine for the occasional use. I think for most hobbyists they get a brand name machine as their main machine (used or new) and then make do. For most the patcher is a nice accessory but with the cost, at least in Canada, ranging from $900 for no name Chinese clone to over $2500 for a brand name Chinese clone the $129.00 price tag becomes really a no brainier as all long as it can sew a decent stitch. Just my two cents.

kgg