antfos Report post Posted June 29, 2020 Hi, I am new to this forum but have already found lots of useful information. I am used to sewing with a domestic machine but a friend has asked if I could have a go at reupholstering a beat up Austin 7 car so I’ve taken the plunge and bought a second hand Pfaff 145. It’s well used but after giving it a good clean, removing old dried up oil and re-oiling, I started it up and it sews well; phew! I wasn’t sure what I was buying just that it had a walking foot and was a good price. I have learnt what the numbers mean from previous posts on here; it’s a H2 601/BS. The serial number I’ve found is 502854 127 but that doesn’t seem to match any info I’ve found online. I wondered if anyone knew how old this is roughly? The spool holder looks very old, kind of Art Deco so perhaps that wasn’t originally with the machine. Any help appreciated, Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted June 29, 2020 Beautiful spool holder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) I'm guessing 1950's. Pfaff started making the 145 in the mid-1930s, but they introduced the various H1/2/3/4 versions later in the 1950's. Hammered paint and formica pattern also hint at the 50's. I have a Pfaff table with that same spool holder, a heavy cast iron base and a solid wood top with nice wood inlay ruler. They sure don't make them like that anymore. Edited June 30, 2020 by Uwe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antfos Report post Posted June 30, 2020 Hi, thanks for your replies. 1950’s !!! Never guessed that old. Not sure why I like to know the age of sewing machines. Guess just like imagining what was happening at the time, the life it’s had etc. Is it possible to have bench envy?! That Pfaff bench is impressive. The first thing I‘ve come across which I don’t understand are the oiling points. Some have red plastic “funnels” and some don’t. I wondered if some are missing and if so are they something I need to replace? Do they have a wick under them which also needs replacing? Also the pdf manual I have shows 2 places to oil on the front whereas this machine seems to have 4. Finally the manual says to oil twice a week. Is this for when always in use in a factory? As a hobbyist how often do I need to be oiling? Many thanks, Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted June 30, 2020 Beautiful table Uwe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
