Show your sewing machine setup

[kgg]

5 hours ago, dikman said:

I couldn't find much info on that machine but looking at the photos it appears to be a domestic machine. If it is the one I'm looking at then I doubt it will be any good for holsters.

I also looked and came to the same conclusion.

kgg

[suzelle]

Hello Maint1517,

I didn't want to say anything right away, but it appears I'd found the same info as kgg and dikman on the model machine you gave. What I could find was a "Model 30" pfaff with gold flowers/decorative elements all along the bed and machine head. Is that it?

Old Pfaff machines are nice, I have one myself. Mine is a 545-H4, and there are many Dealers I spoke to yesterday who tell me the one I have is now considered an antique. My machine was manufactured in the late 1970's, so not sure how accurate that would be. I was told years ago that officially, an antique is 100 years old. So, I think my own machine is old for sure, just not sure if she's an antique quite yet! Since I consider her a female machine, I do allow a little fudging when we're discussing age and antiquity! LOL!

If I got the right machine for you though, an older Model 30, she does look antique to me. Also, considered a domestic for sure. You'll be able to do some clothing alterations, maybe some light upholstery and light canvas work. But I doubt much more than that.

When I am back at the shop, I'll try to remember to post some more recent photos of my old girl.

Good luck!

[RockyAussie]

15 hours ago, dikman said:

I couldn't find much info on that machine but looking at the photos it appears to be a domestic machine. If it is the one I'm looking at then I doubt it will be any good for holsters.

I came up with the same results. I hope that the model numbers have been mixed up and we are wrong. I have to say I have a few Pfaff's and I although they are great machines I could not think of any that would be suitable for this sort of normally heavy duty work. That is why I had to go look.

[Dwight]

On 2/26/2022 at 2:04 PM, Maint1517 said:

I’m about to take things up a notch for myself. I’m going to an industrial Pfaff sewing machine for stitching holsters, sheathes and other items. Keep in mind I just do this as a hobby, making items for myself, family and friends. 
it would really help if some of you could post pictures of your machine setups. 
Thanks

Here are my two . . . a Cowboy with a 16 inch free opening for sewing larger projects . . . it'll sew 3/4 inch of veggie tan . . . and yes, I tried it . . . it'll do it.

You can only see a piece of it in the picture . . . the black blob to the right of the Cowboy . . .  is a Tippmann Boss . . . and if you only are doing hobby stuff . . . let me recommend this machine . . . 100%.  I've had mine 20 years . . . it has been back to the shop twice . . . fixed for free both times . . . it is a bit of a pain doing belts . . . takes a while . . . but for holsters, sheaths, and an occasional purse . . . it'll do you great.

Tandy has flooded the market with a machine that was badly cloned from it . . . and in my opinion is junk . . . the Boss is a good machine.

A couple years ago they were in the 1400 dollar range . . . Tandy's junk has pushed the price down to about a thousand brand new (price I paid for mine 20 years ago) . . . and used ones on Ebay are even less.  

Have fun . . . may God bless,

Dwight

Edited February 28, 2022 by Dwight

[Handstitched]

Here ya go. 

I'm sure I've posted these before somewhere on here, but anyway.

A Seiko STW 28B ,set up as a single needle, not twin,  mostly #40 thread  Juki clone with 180  #24, needle, I use mostly 277M10 thread standard feet & dog, I use other threads too  , and a Singer 29K patcher on stand-by. The rubber mat is  to stop it moving.  And in the far background covered up, is a Pfaff 60 for thin leather , wallet liners,  fiddly jobs etc  , and a drawer full of assorted threads, some more in the drawer above it. Tools etc in the top drawer . 

Ignore the mess...please  

HS

[Dwight]

On 2/26/2022 at 2:04 PM, Maint1517 said:

I’m about to take things up a notch for myself. I’m going to an industrial Pfaff sewing machine for stitching holsters, sheathes and other items. Keep in mind I just do this as a hobby, making items for myself, family and friends. 
it would really help if some of you could post pictures of your machine setups. 
Thanks

Here is my other machine I spoke about . . . Tippmann Boss . . . good little hand operated machine.

I've punched holes with it for stitching almost 3/4 of an inch . . . came back and hand sewed the holes.

May God bless,

Dwight

[kgg]

49 minutes ago, Dwight said:

Here is my other machine I spoke about . . . Tippmann Boss . . . good little hand operated machine.

I like the way you set the Boss lower so you could create a table top surface for it.

kgg

[Constabulary]

Some of my current setups:

My Singer 45D91 Cylinder arm sewing machine setup:

https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/72789-singer-45d91-restoration/?tab=comments#comment-552471

My Singer 108w20 Binder Setup. Head mounted on a base plate so I can switch the head with my 29K71 patcher which has the same base plate mounted so one stand for 2 machines.

https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/79339-singer-108w20-my-new-binder-setup/

My Singer 51w Post bed machine setup which also is used with 107w & 143w flat bed machine (switch head and drive belt - and ready to go)

https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/89568-singer-51w-post-bed-143w-107w-flat-bed-setup-on-cut-down-singer-stand/

 

[kgg]

4 hours ago, Constabulary said:

My Singer 51w Post bed machine setup which also is used with 107w & 143w flat bed machine (switch head and drive belt - and ready to go)

Really like how you revamped the singer base to accept the motor and reducer.

kgg

[Willie0]

I set up all my machines pretty much the same.  I use magnets to hold scissors, feet and tools.  I made "oil holsters" to attach to the thread stands, so the oil bottle is upright and close at hand.  On the white Juki, I sewed magnets between two pieces of leather to hold my favorite feet.  Most machines have a designated needle holder, so I can tell at a glance what needle is in the machine.  All have a thread catcher bag, the Cobra's is held on with magnets.  The magnetic dish from Harbor Freight is good to keep on top of machines for feet or tools.   Also, I keep a variety of test materials at the back of each machine so I don't try out a new setup on my good piece.