I have done a previous video on this, I can do another one. What would you like to see?

i'm making gloves for wheelchair users, so i'm working with 3 to 4 layers of different weight & textured fabrics - 1000 D cordura, terry cloth, velcro and a rubber coated cotton. So its been tricky trying to get the balance between making them look good whilst keeping them strong and not dropping stitches because of the range of fabrics. I've seen some stitching which looks like it can only be twin needle through similar layers of fabric, and i wondered how it was done re tension, type of needle and type of thread. It really looked good

If you search on ISMACS you might find a service manual for the 401 which will do. Which spring is loose? I might be able to guide you if you could explain a bit more about where it is located.

The cabinet is from a National sewing machine. I had to take a saw to it to make it work. For my 220V machines, I bought a 150W (always go for more rather than less e.g. >75W) transformer which works perfectly. I bought a second balance wheel for simplicity (301 and the 401/3 will fit) and removed the gear mechanism (simple spring clip) and this I ground down for treadling. Then it is becomes simple to swap between the two methods.

The later version tables (i.e. for the Slant shank machines) are slightly larger, but with a few bit of sandpaper or saw blades , you may find than an existing table will take the machines just fine. I had made big adjustments to my table to take many different types of machines.

I do not have a tutorial, but that issue is a standard needle issue which we can work through together. Is the needle all the way up and the hole facing front to back? Is the hook meeting with the needle or it is hitting the round part of the hook mechanism? Is your machine on straight stitching and set to the middle (3) position?

Ray Elkins took a wheel from a Davis sewing machine and modified it on a lathe to attach for me.

Sourcing a replacement motor for the 431G is pretty easy...

@@jamesrogers991 That is very cool. I was wondering if I could somehow convert a stock Singer 404 (or maybe a sub-par 403A) that I have that is in working class shape (not my nice one) to a treadle machine by removing the motor, making a groove for the belt in the existing wheel and then drilling holes into the machine for the belt to travel through. Seems like a lot of work, but those German 400s are hard to come by and costly. Do you see any problems w/ something like that working?

@@jamesrogers991 Was there any specific reason you chose a Davis machine over say a Singer balance wheel?

I would unscrew the little screw on the balance wheel and remove it. Then I would get a pair of pliers and manually turn the shaft to check that everything is turning properly and not stuck.if all working fine then put it back together making sure that the clutch washer is in place. Hold the balance wheel whilst tightening the inside clutch knob and see if it engages. This will tell you where the problem lies be it clutch, knob, or screw.

Sorry for the delay in responding. I was abroad. I would loosen the screw on the handwheel and pull it off. Then I would take a screw driver or pliers and turn the shaft to see if everything is moving freely. If so, then it is a problem with the balance wheel. There is a clutch washer which goes in with the lumps side out and the small screw engages with this.

Bien sur. Les machines à coudre à moteur externe qui entraînent le balancier à l'aide d'une courroie peuvent être actionnées à la pédale. Il est préférable de trouver une machine antérieure à 1965 car les nouvelles machines peuvent avoir un balancier qui n'a pas assez de poids pour bien pédaler. Les machines de classe 15 (par exemple Singer 15, Necchi BU NOVA/MIRA) sont de bons choix.

Merci beaucoup

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I drilled holes and ran wire (I do not have a drill press otherwise I would have tried screws) and finished with adhesive to secure them together.

Necessity is the mother of invention! Very Well Done!

Do you mean the custom one? Or a standard balance wheel? The standard wheel is the same as any of the 400 (e.g. 401, 403) machines and which are widely available. The custom wheel is a modified Davis balance wheel which I ordered from the US. If you have someone with a metal lathe near you, they will be able to make the wheel for you.

@@jamesrogers991 Can you share your mail id or phone no. So that I can send pics of what I exactly wanted

@@ambadasghanate8881 Send me an email to enchimade@gmail.com

@@jamesrogers991 I have sent an email please do check and reply

Thank you for these suggestions. I have worked on it since I produced the video.

Este modelo puede utilizar un gemelo y dos agujas al mismo tiempo en el soporte de la aguja.