What's a necessary journey?

[toxo]

Thanks guys, you make me feel that I can leave the SIL where he is. The seller did mention that we should manage it between us (with a mask on) so she seems up for it and it is on the ground floor. I have a Honda CRV with fold flat back seats so not worried about getting it in and won't need to dismantle anything under the table.

Wiz: Brief as usual. Is a piano mover a he or an it?

[Bert51]

What I know as a Piano mover is a 4 wheeled trolley, you rock the piano up on one end and side the trolley under it, once it under the piano you can push the piano where ever you want it.

It sounds like dikman nd I would be no help to you, we'll have to stay home this trip.

Bert.

Edited April 23, 2020 by Bert51

[toxo]

Turns out the SIL wants to give his Vito a run and I'll take a sack truck so shouldn't be any problems. Since she's getting rid of her machine, she's got some leather and tools I might be interested in.  

[shoepatcher]

Main difference between 372 and 373 is the hole in the feed dog and throat plate.  373 will use heavier thread.  Just enlarge the needle holes in these two items.  I think the biggest thread it can use is #92 nylon.  It  has been a while since i had and worked on one.  great machine.  I seem to recall having trouble with running #138 in the needle thread.  Still use #92 in bobbin.

glenn

[toxo]

50 minutes ago, shoepatcher said:

Main difference between 372 and 373 is the hole in the feed dog and throat plate.  373 will use heavier thread.  Just enlarge the needle holes in these two items.  I think the biggest thread it can use is #92 nylon.  It  has been a while since i had and worked on one.  great machine.  I seem to recall having trouble with running #138 in the needle thread.  Still use #92 in bobbin.

glenn

I have read of someone using #138 on a 372 but I'll wait and see how it's set up. Not getting rid of my Durkopp 239 any time soon and that goes heavy enough. I'll never be doing anything bigger than handbags.

Technical Data courtesy of Constabulary.

[dikman]

10 hours ago, toxo said:

Turns out the SIL wants to give his Vito a run and I'll take a sack truck so shouldn't be any problems. Since she's getting rid of her machine, she's got some leather and tools I might be interested in.  

I had to look up a Vito, the van should make it easy but still take the head off, it's never a good idea to transport a sewing machine with the head on the table. When someone's getting out of the game there's always a possibility of picking up some nice "extras".

I think Wiz meant getting someone (a piano mover) to move it upstairs for you? If SIL is giving you a hand, however, you shouldn't have any problems - get him to carry it upstairs!

[Wizcrafts]

1 hour ago, dikman said:

I think Wiz meant getting someone (a piano mover) to move it upstairs for you? If SIL is giving you a hand, however, you shouldn't have any problems - get him to carry it upstairs!

That is correct! Piano movers have the equipment to safely move delicate equipment up and down stairs and even through windows.

[toxo]

Update! Machine is now upstairs. Had to cart three wardrobes downstairs AND not only give them to a needy person but delivered them as well. Sitting here now with eyes getting heavy and hoping all is gonna be well. The reason I say that is a couple of things that just didn't gel. Only one zipper foot, no thread. She said she couldnt find any tools the "leather was just big enough to not be called scraps. And I don't know the number on the side of the machine. 069-72E42 Serial? #069990003 Looking at the front of the cylinder it looks like it might have been a binder? Please tell me I haven't bought a lemon for £500. Pics to follow.

 

[dikman]

I found a manual for that number you quoted but it's in German and so is unintelligible to me! It sort of looks like it's equivalent to a Pfaff 335 to me and can indeed be fitted with a binding attachment.

[toxo]

10 minutes ago, dikman said:

I found a manual for that number you quoted but it's in German and so is unintelligible to me! It sort of looks like it's equivalent to a Pfaff 335 to me and can indeed be fitted with a binding attachment.

I'm hoping Constabulary comes up with something. He usually does. I'm happier now I've had a little play with it. It does seem to have a back and forth feed rather than oscillating but it lays down a nice stitch and is in line forward and back. must get the motor slowed down though.