Vintage Sewing Machine Restoration - Old Tool Restoration

[@131dyana]

Wow what a rebuild. Great job.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@FigmentsMade]

That is a lovely old sewing machine with such neat pieces! Nicely done restoring it to it's former glory with that added RedSmith touch!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you Sharon! It's a beautiful machine and I love it. I need to tame it now :)

[@MakingHuertasstuff]

Awesome job

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you!!

[@Torsan1977]

I dream of having a machine like that someday. They show up from time to time online. Thanks for keeping the dream alive! :)

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

I dreamt of having one for years as well. One day, you'll have one!! Don't dream, make plans ;)

[@TMRYZF]

Bon retour monsieur et en plus bonne vidéo Merci bq

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Merci beaucoup !!

[@MaltandMake]

What a great result and I love how the tabletop turned out!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot James!! I guess no one can miss my logo now😉

[@KarolineHinz]

What James said!! Looks so good! I miss having a leather sewing machine!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

@@KarolineHinz Thank you Karo! You can come and use this one anytime you want😊

[@jpwoodwork]

That came out awesome mate

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Cheers Jamie!

[@RasmusLoen]

Well done Red! I like this a lot.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you!! Happy you like it!! Morr to come soon. And one is just for you.

[@RasmusLoen]

@@RedSmithWorkshop Sweet! Is that the knife? 😁

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

@@RasmusLoen Yes it is😉❤🖤

[@RasmusLoen]

@@RedSmithWorkshop I can't deny, I'm a bit excited to see what you make of it ^^

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

@@RasmusLoen I hope you'll like it

[@chybz]

Red bro ! Glad you're back! Very nice machine and THANK YOU !

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Happy to be back and glad to see you're still here👍😉 Thank you!!!

[@DarkStarStudios]

Good to see you back Red! Great work on the sewing machine!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot!! Happy to be back😊

[@1carve2]

If you would have told me that I would watch a complete sewing machine restoration video, I would have laughed. But I just did. That was awesome.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

:) Thank you very much!!

[@lucashadley4880]

The covering of the table top came out beautifully! Great Job Red!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot Lucas!! I like it too ;)

[@ijessup]

THAT BOBBIN WINDER 😍 also, i got goosebumps when you put your logo on the table top ❤️🖤

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

That's the part I like the most😁 Thanks a lot Jess❤🖤

[@jrand2631]

That was great and welcome back - you've been missed. 😊

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you very much Sir! It's good to be back :)

[@TheMessyStudio]

Great refurb, G.! Looks like it'll do the job nicely. Billy

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot Billy!! Much appreciated!

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

Loads of work, Red, and definitely no 'Pfaff'ing! Well done 😀😀

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot Mr.Smith!! It was indeed a lot of work, and the editing a nightmare, but I think I defeated Adobe premiere. SO more to come soon ;)

[@ericdalbert133]

Magnifique restauration ! Bravo et content de voir que tu recommences à poster des vidéos

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Merci Eric !! Je suis content d'être de retour. Les vidéos devraient être plus régulières maintenant :)

[@littlehobbyshop]

Really enjoyed that Red, amazing job. Hope you enjoy using it, looks like it will serve another generation at least.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot!! I really like using it. It was a bit scary at first to be honest, but it will save me so much time. Less hand stitching now :)

[@JohnMadeit]

Great transformation. 👍

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you John!!

[@alanscannell]

Sound editing on point Red 👌 what a cool machine and great restoration 👍

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot Alan!! Happy you liked it :)

[@NerdInventor]

What a comeback! Great video to fantastic project! man, that Pfaff really rips through that leather..

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot mate! Really happy you liked it. Very true, the "beast" eats thick leather for breakfast ;)

[@TheLablover3]

Whoa beautiful job! Love the logo too!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot😊

[@Brownstone31]

Love the edit. Beautiful machine.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you :) It was a long overdue video...

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Red! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks Fred!

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Hi RS👋👋👋 awesome restoration 👍👍👍🔥💣👌🏽

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Hello! And thank you! :)

[@AndyBirkeyMaker]

Beautiful work my friend!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you Sir!

[@AndyCPugh]

Nice work! I hope we will get to see that in use in some projects.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks Andy! You certainly will!! :)

[@BillSinWorkshop]

Awesome stuff man...Thats a beast!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot Bill! Indeed it is!! But a beautiful one :)

[@bernardconte7739]

Bonjour Gérald. Quelle belle machine (qui irait bien dans mon atelier et) et très bien restaurée. C'est vraiment magnifique. Je pense qu'il y a des kilomètres de couture en perspective ! Amitiés.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Bonjour Bernard ! Et merci ! Je pense qu'elle devrait effectivement travailler encore quelques années avant de prendre sa retraite :)

[@Joannesyoga]

Fantastic job, and good warning.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. Nice restoration and branding! : ) Never see a walking foot like that before. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot!! It's a triple feed. It's the best you can have for leather :)

[@Stoney327]

Another fantastic video Gerard. I'm still here. I wish I had one of these to restore! God bless: Dave

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot Dave! Happy to hear from you. I hope you're doing great!! Take care.

[@whazee]

You dont disappoint do you! What an amazing build and video! Welcome back! 👏😁

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot Billiam. Happy you liked it. Happy to be back!!

[@WonkyWorkshop]

I like that. Lots of shiny goodness.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you Dan! Shiny is cool :)

[@SylviePereiraSyPer]

Super boulot ! Je le confirme. Au 2ème visionnage, c'est toujours aussi bien ;)

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Merci beaucoup !! C'est très gentil !

[@MrDigitalCypher]

Hey Red, great video!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you very much! Glad you liked it!

[@MrDigitalCypher]

@@RedSmithWorkshop hey curious, you do know you and I are in a Facebook Group together right>? small close-knit group heathens that is all scratched up?

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Oh I didn't know...cool :) The one obsessed with milk ?

[@FrancoNoce]

Loved it, super nice edit!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you Franco! Much appreciated!

[@alastor1302]

Salut, ça fait plaisir de voir une nouvelle vidéo, ça faisait un moment que tu n'en avait pas publié. Une très belle restauration !!!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Salut et merci Alastor !! Content d'être de retour et de te revoir dans les commentaires :)

[@pyotrtchaikovsky9097]

With love and admiration from south africa👌

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you!! Cheers from France!

[@reforzar]

Love this! Nice work Red!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot Brian!!

[@DaveGDesigns]

G seriously brother I don’t even know where to start you did an amazing job on that it looks incredible how you put the thing back together amazes me I’m pretty sure I’d forget where all the parts go 😝 I love the vinyl covering and the decals giving it that extra little personal touch and the overall finish of the end piece is just exceptional and don’t even get me started on the filming, music and the editing. You totally nailed it with this one dude and one of he best I’ve watched for a long time. This week you win the internet my friend 👊🏼

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot Dave. It means a lot to me, especially after a few month of not posting any video here. I've been using a new software for the editing and I guess I was right to change if the result was worth the wait :)

[@DaveGDesigns]

The Redsmith definitely mate missed you what software you using now.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

I switched from iMovie to Adobe Premiere. It takes a little bit to get used to it, but so much more powerful. Wouldn't go back now.

[@DaveGDesigns]

The Redsmith I’ve heard good things about it and your video proves it’s good 👍🏻

[@pedrocoelho601]

Awsome work like always ;) good job my friend

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot Pedro!! I truly appreciate it. Hugs to the whole family!

[@kjellski]

Such a nice and chill music and such a relaxinig cut man... mixing the black screen into the beat was awesome, so simple and smooth... And my god this seems to be a beast of a machine... it's probably frightening to use for the first time :D

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot my friend! Happy you liked it. It's a real beast. A bit scary indeed when you use it for the first time. And it's always good. Being a little bit scared of a machine makes you respect it, and avoids injuries ;)

[@karimbouhmi5907]

great job .

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you!!

[@GibClark]

Sorry got delayed, but that came out beautiful 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

No worries Gib. Thanks a lot for watching! Glad you liked it :)

[@LeifDjurfeldt]

gorgeous PFAFF!!!! Lovely that you restored it and kept the original motor :) Servos are overrated ;) I got home a 145 H3 yesterday, starting the restoratiosn today! :D

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot! And good luck for your restoration!!

[@jorgeoliveira1936]

Esta máquina é um espetáculo...de uma construção muito robusta que dura muitas décadas de trabalho árduo...e o trabalho de restauro que fizeste abrilhantou ainda mais esta bela máquina...

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Muito obrigado, realmente aprecio suas amáveis palavras. Obrigado por assistir!

[@СергейЗырянов-я2х]

Классная работа!!! Привет Вам с ВОЛГИ!!!!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Большое тебе спасибо!

[@stitchthisditchthat259]

Going to be trying to restore a few 145-p-6c machines here shortly

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Good luck with your restoration!

[@naarbin]

Finally, Red! I thought you gave up on yt. Phew, that's a relief :D

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Hey Naarbin! No I haven't!! I had to take a "little" break, I'll explain why in an upcoming video, but I'm back on track now ;) Happy to see you again!

[@naarbin]

@@RedSmithWorkshop same. I missed your vids, man ;)

[@glassgoat9601]

That video was enough to get me to sub, thanks!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks and welcome aboard!

[@Luckystudio13]

Awesome video. Is there a way you can teach us how to time this machine please?

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot. Not sure I can make an entire video just for the timing of the machine. But if I have to redo it soon, I'll make one for you on my Instagram. Thanks for watching.

[@DiegoBarbosa-00]

Parabéns pelo trabalho !

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Muito obrigado!

[@andreatthatsme]

Where the heck have you been? I wondered if you werecoming back.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

I've been pretty busy. I will explain everything in an upcoming video. But I'm back now😊 See you tonight in the chat?

[@naarbin]

By the way, here's an idea: maybe you'd think about some kind of leatherworker's tutorial for noobies? You see, my wife got me a nice set of tools for lw, but I still miss a couple of thingies - and I'd really appreciate hints on what I really need to do and get to start. I'd wager there is a lot of folks like me: joyfully playing with the hole punches and threads, but looking for the proper entry point. Cheers!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

I've been wanting to do a Leatherworking 101 video for ages. But life always gets in the way. I'll try to do it soon though :)

[@naarbin]

@@RedSmithWorkshop that would be awesome! :D

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

@@naarbin I'm on it😉

[@naarbin]

@@RedSmithWorkshop yaay! Arigato, senpai. Can't wait :D

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

:)

[@tave9011]

Great video!🎉 Quick question: how does the tension release work when you lift the pressure foot?

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you. Not sure I understand your question. Could you please explain ?

[@pedardpatrice5743]

Salut Red, bien content de te revoir! En voilà une belle machine à coudre et très bien restaurée! Cet épisode laisse t'il entrevoir de futurs vidéos de réalisations? Je l'espère. Merci pour ce film et à bientôt.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Salut Patrice !! Content d'être de retour ! Merci beaucoup. Plein de choses sont à venir, y compris avec cette machine ! La liste de projets est trèèèès longue :) A bientôt

[@pedardpatrice5743]

Merci de m'avoir répondu, et vivement la suite!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

A très vite :)

[@guyshannon7732]

Hi Red I am doing 2 machines for my shop. What is the black material you used on top of the counter? The machines I am working on are a Textima Claes patcher and a Pfaff 335. Thanks

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Hey Guy. It's a chalkboard film I found at my local hardware store. Super easy to use and it gives me the option to write on the table with a chalk pen when I'm working, and I like the idea :)

[@guyshannon7732]

That is a very cool idea. I will look for it thank you

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

My pleasure :)

[@andreatthatsme]

Lol. The whole time watching, i was thinking, 'i hope he remembers where the parts go.' Lolol.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Haha, I had to try a few times before getting in right for some parts, but in the ends, it went well :)

[@k.hussain360]

Love it

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks mate!! :)

[@MrGabri3]

Hello sir! Great work here and great knowledge of the machine! Well done sir! I have a similar praff swewing machine in my backyard from my grandfather and it's laying dead. I hope someday to find the time to restore it because it's a piece of art. I will be grateful if you can help me with some advices when this time comes. Can you please tell me the duration of the whole process? Thank you very much sir!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thanks a lot Gabriel. Restoring the table took me a couple of days. If the machine is in good condition, it doesn't take too long. Finding parts for a broken machine is a different story. Don't hesitate to reach out, I'll be happy to help it I can.

[@michaelthompson9127]

Was that contact paper you used to cover the table top or wallpaper?

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

It's called black contact paper. You can find it on Amazon or in your local hardware store.

[@joskevertongen5276]

Hi, I just bought the same Pfaff 145 recently and I started cleaning mine (it was in a worse shape than yours). Any idea where to buy spare parts in Belgium ? Where do you buy yours ?

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Hi. I didn't need to buy any parts for now, but I found some on amazon.fr and more on aliexpress.com. Good luck for your restauration :)

[@CurrentElectrical]

Great work, sorry to see you left an electrical hazard for the user though.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Thank you. What do you mean? Could you explain?

[@CurrentElectrical]

@@RedSmithWorkshop your (on right side and white in colour 10:00) breaker is easily accessible and wiring and no supports. Wiring should be supported in a rated enclosure for safety. It appears that you are using 220 Volt AC- not sure the amperage, but even 15 Amps is roughly 25,000 time more than your heart can handle in the wrong conditions. Even if "that is the way it came", it can be brought up too current and safer standards. ;)

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

@@CurrentElectrical That's a really good point. I'll fix it tomorrow. Thanks for your input.

[@CurrentElectrical]

@@RedSmithWorkshop I like your videos, and don't want you to get hurt and postpone/ end your fantastic videos. I look forward to each new one. Have a fantastic and SAFE day! :D

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

@@CurrentElectrical Thank you very much!! I want to be safe in my shop and also give a good example to those who watch my videos. I really appreaciate constructive criticism. Thanks again!!

[@larsaxelsson9761]

What’s the model number after 145?

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

60

[@larsaxelsson9761]

Red Smith 60? Nothing like 145-h2-6/1b?

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

@@larsaxelsson9761 Surely. If you want to send me one, I'll be happy to have it.

[@larsaxelsson9761]

Red Smith what the hell are you talking about?! I want to know what model the machine is, subclass after the ”145”

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

@@larsaxelsson9761 I told you. 145-60. I thought you were saying "There is nothing like (a good old) 145-h2-6/1b".

[@pfaff145tippmann7]

Vendes esa máquina ?

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

no este es para mi

[@jorgearroyo9116]

Gracias puedes traducir al español

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Un placer. Gracias por ver.

[@АнжеликаПирович]

Молодец.шнурки на обуви завязывать надо.может быть больно.😪

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Правда! Большое спасибо за просмотр! :)

[@thewizdad]

@the redsmith you still in chat?

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Unfortunately no... :)

[@scarrakaasw]

Реставрация стола для швейной машины...

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

посмотрите видео еще раз. не пропускайте части на этот раз.

[@scarrakaasw]

@@RedSmithWorkshop Что делалось с самой швейной машиной кроме смазки? Посмотрел внимательно.

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

полная очистка, удаление ржавчины и повторное сияние некоторых деталей, смазка, новая проводка, точная настройка и многое другое. Некоторые были сделаны вне камеры. Как указано в описании видео. Не могу показать все, или видео будет 8 часов.

[@scarrakaasw]

@@RedSmithWorkshop отлично поработал, сорян за наезд. Продолжай, смотрю с интересом!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Большое спасибо!

[@darronlemell224]

So you restored the table...... The machine Is still the same..... 🙄

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

The machine was in good condition and I wanted to keep the factory paint. A good cleaning and it was all ready to use.