New sewing machine stoke

[The Wizard of BC]

Welcome to the big time Bob.

Here is one of my Pfaff 138/6's. I own four of these. All the same except for the date of manufacture. My oldest was made in 1964 and is still running strong.

I converted mine over to electronic motors. I don't have the motor running all day long with the associated hum and it allows you to control speed really well.



Notice that mine have a table extension added. This really helps when you are trying to move a kilt around.

And also notice my lamp. It is a long neck style and is mounted in a different place than yours. Mine allows the work to go all the way past the machine without catching on the lamp.


Here is an oblique shot.



Notice the small magnets epoxied to the head to hold my snips, pins and small tools like a seam ripper. These are worth their weight in gold for saving frustration.

Also notice that so much fabric has passed through this machine that it has worn the paint right off the sole plate and control head.

For anyone who has never used an industrial machine there really is no comparison with a home machine. These are made to sew perfectly all day long, everyday for years. Everything is repairable and adjustable. On my machines the pressure foot can lift over 5/8" high allowing even the thickest kilt to fit under without binding. You have to buy longer needles but they are readily available.