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The old straight stitchers usually manage soft...
The old straight stitchers usually manage soft leather with out any signs of working too hard, most capable machines will. I don't think I would aim for anything thicker than hand bag weight leather....
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Oh, that's the first time I see this type of...
Oh, that's the first time I see this type of motor off the machine. I have seen a similar White machine, but with the motor was separate in the back. It had the same friction wheel running directly...
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...hmm...., a working machine for comparison...
...hmm...., a working machine for comparison would help. The second option is to find a repair guy who knows these models, not every shop knows or bothers about vintage machines.
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Do you mean the detachable friction wheel or the...
Do you mean the detachable friction wheel or the motor axle?
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Rocsew, do you have a FW rotary? There is some...
Rocsew, do you have a FW rotary? There is some concern on the ratio between thread hole and needle tip that makes it different from the regular 15x1 needle. It might interfere with threads...
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Some actually grind down a regular 15x1 needle...
Some actually grind down a regular 15x1 needle for these, but it's not ideal. I found this info in a thread...
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If the motor pulley touches the hand wheel it...
If the motor pulley touches the hand wheel it probably just needs a new rubber pulley. I think SewClassic have them. I don't know this model first hand, there might be some adjustment or release...
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