Silverd Report post Posted January 8, 2020 Good evening all I'm taking delivery of a new pfaff 335 clone from Bob Kovar this week. Anyone want to make a recommendation or serve me warning? I'll be using it to sew the perimeter of an Art deco style clutch as my first project for it...and the reason for its purchase. Any advise will be greatly appreciated. Silverd I already own and use: Juki 441 Techsew Clone Landis 16 Juki 1541S Claes 30 Patcher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Silverd said: Anyone want to make a recommendation or serve me warning? hm - you already bought the machine (even from a dealer) and you did that for a reason. So what recommendations or warnings are you expecting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverd Report post Posted January 8, 2020 Hopefully none related to the machine its self. Possibly tricks or tips related to this machine. Useful accessories. One member suggested that I buy a bobbin holder for every size thread for my Juki 1541S which I have and which has proven very effective in reducing change over time. Just trying to leverage the knowledge of the masses. Silverd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted January 8, 2020 16 hours ago, Silverd said: I'm taking delivery of a new pfaff 335 clone from Bob Kovar this week So what is this machine called now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverd Report post Posted January 8, 2020 It's a small cylinder arm single needle, clone of a Pfaff 335. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverd Report post Posted January 10, 2020 First piece on the new 335. 2nd prototype of this model Silverd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert51 Report post Posted January 10, 2020 Well done, looks like you have a nice machine setup and sewing very nicely. I like it. Bert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted January 11, 2020 Looks good, didn't take you long to find out that the machine works well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverd Report post Posted January 11, 2020 Yes. It does sew well. As a Chinese knock-off it had its share of fit and finish issues associated with some of the mechanical linkage components of the upper thread tensioning system. The tension release lever stuck open which defeated thread tension and caused the hook to jam. This was resolved quickly by manually actuating the mechanism several hundred times then applying grease to the interface surfaces. I also removed the motor break pad and added a LED light bar. Most of the work I do requires precision needle placement. I wear special prescription glasses so I can view the action close up and later will open up the needle foot toe width to further improve viability. I had prepared the clutch previously for the machine arrival and the perimeter sew that was required. All other stitching had been completed earlier. The 335 is the only machine I know of that can accomplish this particular tight radius sewing, but I'm not an expert by any stretch. I am however happy to have a 335 type machine added to my working collection and can tell already it will be kept busy as more of my work goes toward handbag, smart phone, i-pad cases and wallet creation. The equestrian work I originally set up shop for is simply not steady enough in my area to support a business. See me on Instagram: pacific.customleatherworks Silverd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted January 11, 2020 20 minutes ago, Silverd said: The tension release lever stuck open which defeated thread tension and caused the hook to jam. This was resolved quickly by manually actuating the mechanism several hundred times then applying grease to the interface surfaces That is great if it continues to work. I have a clone one as well that the in the end I had to remove one of the linkage arms at the back to stop it going past where it should and jamming the thread release tension part open. After trying all sorts of bending and grinding etc I removed it and now do not have any tension release action unless I lift with the hand lever only. Foot lift can now go extra high with no jamming ....just no thread tension release. Thankfully I don't need any thread tension release unless I am removing the job. No big deal.This is one reason why I asked what brand of 335 you have. There are a huge range of 335 types even in the original Pfaff 335 range. Knowing the machine type can help when others encounter the same problem with theirs if they do. My clone in this case is an Elizabeth TK 335 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverd Report post Posted January 12, 2020 Cowboy....presser foot has a sticky action but is not effectin the tension release mech. Silverd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverd Report post Posted April 10, 2020 Can someone in the group make comment as to the age of this machine? Or any information based on the model number? Thank you! Silverd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverd Report post Posted April 11, 2020 6 hours ago, Silverd said: Can someone in the group make comment as to the age of this machine? Or any information based on the model number? Thank you! Silverd Or to the difference between these machines? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverd Report post Posted April 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Silverd said: Or to the difference between these machines? Unable to post more photos in this string. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted April 12, 2020 If it is the honey color with the brown accents, machine made in the late 1980's. glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverd Report post Posted April 12, 2020 It is. Are these models any better than the clones currently be sold by various suppliers do you know? I'm struggling to get consistent sewing performance from my 335 and am considering the purchase of this original pfaff. Silverd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
