WonderingMan Report post Posted September 13, 2020 Hello, I'm new to the site and new to working with leather. I stumbled across the site when looking for information on industrial sewing machines. I just purchased an Industrial PFAFF 138 6/21 Zig Zag that looks to be in excellent condition. I noticed there was a wear on the non-slip and decides to replace. I could not find a similar type of non-slip so I made my own from stair tread non-slip material. Since I put this in my home office I dressed it up a little as shown in the pics. I'm thinking my first project will be to build a cover (probably out of vinyl). The machine still needs a little adjustment but it will get there (learning what all is needed with this Machine). I'm thinking about replacing the clutch motor with a Servo motor as the pedal currently only has 1/4" of play from stop to full. I'm sure I would get use to it but will be nice to get rid of the hum. I'm currently looking at all of the pics in the gallery and from what it looks like I see a lot od spending in the future. Al Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retswerb Report post Posted September 13, 2020 Welcome aboard! Hope you’re holding up to the smoke here ok, it’s been bad the last couple of days! i don’t have any sewing machine knowledge myself but plenty of others here are tremendous resources. Looking forward to seeing your work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aven Report post Posted September 13, 2020 Al, I like your solution. I'll have remember to do that when we get moved and I get a shop built. Right now the shop is in boxes, the heads are off the tables. Just waiting for the house to go to closing. Its nasty today. I can't see across the street at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WonderingMan Report post Posted September 13, 2020 31 minutes ago, Aven said: Al, I like your solution. I'll have remember to do that when we get moved and I get a shop built. Right now the shop is in boxes, the heads are off the tables. Just waiting for the house to go to closing. Its nasty today. I can't see across the street at the moment. Thanks Aven, I hope the move goes smooth. I can see about a half mile here but the dogs and I are feeling the affects (Eyes watering) from all the smoke. Unfortunately I was finishing up painting the exterior of the house yesterday and need to finish painting the trim today before the rain starts later in the week. The non-slip used is thicker rubber similar to the door mats. it an inexpensive was to dress it up. I just purchased a small tool storage bin that I plan to mount under the bench top. be safe out there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stelmackr Report post Posted September 13, 2020 If you are in Washington State, be sure to check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/579402962214064 the Puget Sound Leather Artisans Co-Op and http://pslac.org We also have some members in Spokane and the Tri-Cities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodneywt1180b Report post Posted September 15, 2020 Welcome from the centralia area. I like the non skid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WonderingMan Report post Posted September 15, 2020 On 9/13/2020 at 12:17 PM, stelmackr said: If you are in Washington State, be sure to check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/579402962214064 the Puget Sound Leather Artisans Co-Op and http://pslac.org We also have some members in Spokane and the Tri-Cities. Thanks for the information Bob. I will look into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
