Members dikman Posted March 5, 2020 Members Report Posted March 5, 2020 Hmm, they might be a bit too strong, you don't want too much extra tension or you will lose sensitivity in operating the pedal. You really only want something to balance the "dead" weight of the cast iron in the pedal. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members LomaeArts Posted March 5, 2020 Author Members Report Posted March 5, 2020 Dikman, Spot on. The springs work well to prevent the controller lever being over extended, but are no good to balance the dead weight. Quote Sewing Machines I own: Singer 29K58, Singer 29k72, Singer 45K25, Singer 132k6, Singer 411U967, Singer 5523, Singer 31k20, Pedersen Model 308, Landis 12 Out Sole Stitcher, Pedersen Blake stitcher, Chinesium Boot patcher
Members Constabulary Posted March 5, 2020 Members Report Posted March 5, 2020 I´m using heavy cast iron pedals too. My accelerator lever (JACK SERVO) has 2 notches for the spring, I simply set it to the grove further away from the pivot point - problem solved. If there is no 2nd grove just make one. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members LomaeArts Posted March 5, 2020 Author Members Report Posted March 5, 2020 I have posted My first serious sew on YouTube. Quote Sewing Machines I own: Singer 29K58, Singer 29k72, Singer 45K25, Singer 132k6, Singer 411U967, Singer 5523, Singer 31k20, Pedersen Model 308, Landis 12 Out Sole Stitcher, Pedersen Blake stitcher, Chinesium Boot patcher
Members dikman Posted March 5, 2020 Members Report Posted March 5, 2020 Looks like she's working well. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Bert51 Posted March 5, 2020 Members Report Posted March 5, 2020 As I said earlier, Nice, very Nice. You have set it up well. You now own a classic piece of iron, most likely last another 60 plus years, before it needs another look at. Bert. Quote
Members Matt S Posted March 5, 2020 Members Report Posted March 5, 2020 That's a great setup. I have a real soft spot for 45Ks, very versatile and reliable machines. Quote
Members suzelle Posted May 30, 2022 Members Report Posted May 30, 2022 That's a very nice running machine! Quote
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