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I want to keep it sewing a Perfect Stitch!Danohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12813390534826902376noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934385403040985497.post-1394124694041181862021-04-23T13:55:00.000-07:002021-04-23T13:55:29.192-07:00Kenmore Rotary 1954 <p>This machine has been sitting in storage for almost 10 years.</p><p>I thought I should do something with it so I made a little "How to" Movie.</p><p> </p><p> <a class="style-scope ytcp-video-share-dialog" href="https://youtu.be/ql16u6JqEMQ" id="watch-url" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: var(--ytcp-font-subheading_-_-webkit-font-smoothing); background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: var(--ytcp-font-subheading_-_font-size); line-height: var(--ytcp-font-subheading_-_line-height); text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/ql16u6JqEMQ</a></p>Danohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12813390534826902376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934385403040985497.post-32029894239607680072020-08-15T19:01:00.002-07:002021-04-17T11:41:48.334-07:001970's Badge Machine....well, kind of....<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHiifX-80VmuD4pqygFkG91IU4De9vBTgL4YoVXRQX6Sgy5A9_lPI85ruOKetY-p8zaxOhiET1IZQZBNsDDYx4CrSjsjO-Dq0GRPjlAU4QJ1JCEr0T33mp1GIgOsagkdqBxXSYKuCVEE/s2048/IMG_2014.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHiifX-80VmuD4pqygFkG91IU4De9vBTgL4YoVXRQX6Sgy5A9_lPI85ruOKetY-p8zaxOhiET1IZQZBNsDDYx4CrSjsjO-Dq0GRPjlAU4QJ1JCEr0T33mp1GIgOsagkdqBxXSYKuCVEE/w481-h361/IMG_2014.jpeg" width="481" /></a></div><p></p><p>Another very nice "BADGE" machine. Yes it says DOMESTIC on it, but the <span style="color: navy; font-family: "palatino linotype", "book antiqua", Palatino, Georgia, "times new roman", Times, serif; font-variant-caps: small-caps; font-weight: bolder; text-align: center;">Domestic Sewing Machine Company </span>was long gone by this time. White sewing Machine Company took it over in 1924.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInBaTcUx7bhiI5rV8IqDdDb_TV_Ld_fHO3IvnSAxRedSU93aOWO0iH2KXEqWorTLiLPSvDzKx5ItsHQYS4XOKJbZwP188HZ1YvpncUM0ipUqgoB4IXNnFp-JKO_aQ87-09JLjzptcZrg/s2048/IMG_2018.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInBaTcUx7bhiI5rV8IqDdDb_TV_Ld_fHO3IvnSAxRedSU93aOWO0iH2KXEqWorTLiLPSvDzKx5ItsHQYS4XOKJbZwP188HZ1YvpncUM0ipUqgoB4IXNnFp-JKO_aQ87-09JLjzptcZrg/s640/IMG_2018.jpeg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The Tag on the back says "Made in TAIWAN". Manufactured for, and guaranteed by "Standard Equipment Sewing Corp". 11750 Berea Road, Cleveland, OH 44111. What is interesting, is that "White Consolidated Industries" which "White sewing machine Company" was a part of was right next door at 11760 Berea Road back in the Late 70's. It had something to do with White Sewing Machines for sure.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBk3qTo710PriBtdvGlO7UlkIpI6hT2zqLOeZvYJ-rHRv_0Qxc_AeD1WSkxjyibvQ3AcLSWd40k1k_Mba_aPrDaFiim3iRNViKAMpnk5juSbVDpFR-Gc2NEUxFUw75TLbATWNJppOLkTg/s2048/IMG_2019.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBk3qTo710PriBtdvGlO7UlkIpI6hT2zqLOeZvYJ-rHRv_0Qxc_AeD1WSkxjyibvQ3AcLSWd40k1k_Mba_aPrDaFiim3iRNViKAMpnk5juSbVDpFR-Gc2NEUxFUw75TLbATWNJppOLkTg/s640/IMG_2019.jpeg" /></a></div><p>Regardless of where it came from. This is one sweet machine. Rescued just short of the Goodwill drop off. 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There is so much information out there on the net that I don't think I have any thing to add. A recent customer shared this with me. It is taken from the first page of an early 1900's, owners manual from the National Sewing Machine Company. It is PRICELESS advice no matter what era you are living in.</h3>
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Danohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12813390534826902376noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934385403040985497.post-84844941347323023032016-01-26T13:46:00.000-08:002016-01-26T13:46:54.161-08:00Read and enjoy these words of wisdom from 1949<div align="center">
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The only notable event of 2015 would be finding this old treadle machine that I converted to a hand crank. </div>
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This machine is now having some issues.</div>
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Way past cleaning. May be doing harm........</div>
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Please contact me at <a href="mailto:dan-waz@comcast.net">dan-waz@mymetronet.net</a> if you have any questions or comments.<br />
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They are in a class of their own and do require some special handeling.</div>
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Every one that I have delt with has had a crack in the internal cam and needed to be replaced.</div>
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Whatever Viking used for lubricant back then turned to glue over the years and needs to be completely cleaned and re-lubed. </div>
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These machines are extremely popular to many seasoned sewers.</div>
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Danohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12813390534826902376noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934385403040985497.post-47690463411132880882012-11-13T18:14:00.000-08:002017-05-21T06:21:38.549-07:00Just another Singer Model 66 Treadle RestorationHere is another project that I just finished. Nothing fancy, just another classic Singer Treadle machine. I just love these machines. I was able to do this in 2 weeks. This included a complete table refinishing. Not my favorite thing to do, but I love it when it's done!<br />
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Here is a very old industrial machine that now sews some awsome stitches. Even though I couldn't find a serial number, It does appear to be a Singer 31-15.</div>
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It was in bad shape! The finish was chipped and repainted. A good clean and lube and this "Ugly Duckling" is sewing like a champ. </div>
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I will continue to research this Singer machine and although I called it a "Zigzag", originally, Singer called it a <br />
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Next, way too many issues. The needlebar was at the wrong height. The needle was hitting the hook. I finally realized that the needlebar holder "hinge screw" was missing. What? <br />
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I finally found a screw in South Dakota, wow.........Duane at <a href="http://www.singeroriginalvintageproducts.com/">http://www.singeroriginalvintageproducts.com/</a></div>
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had one.(Great Guy) I really tried hard to fall in love with this machine. I finally got it sewing well with regular thread. The owner of this machine wants to use upholstry thread to sew horse blankets. I could not get it to sew consistently with the thick thread. It did show up with a new, aftermarket, bobbin case. I have no idea if it is the correct one for this machine. </div>
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The motor, bobbin case and portable carrying case are all new to this machine. Someone had worked long and hard on this machine before I got it. I have now found out that some owners/techs are modifying these machines to work with the more traditional 15X1 needle. This causes additional problems. When you raise the needle bar to compensate for the longer needle, it throws the needle out of time with the hook, then when you advance the hook to compensate for this, it throws the hook out of time with the feed dog, which causes tension problems. Then, one must run the upper tension high to compensate for the loose stitches. Could this be the problem with the machine from the start? I couldn't get the owner to admit to anything.<br />
This was an adventure and I do look forward to the next 206, 306, 319 Singer just for reference purposes.<br />
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And here is the rest of the story. Thank you <a href="wlmailhtml:{4419CAD0-987C-4DE5-8E29-B6A8EFE06F03}mid://00000022/!x-usc:https://www.blogger.com/profile/10271813603675994460">Richard Beman</a>.<br />
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Singer purchased he basic Pfaff #130 patent in the 1930's with the provision
that it not be completely identical, hense the needle situation, The same fiasco
occurred in 1956 when Singer was designing the #401 "Slant-O-Matic".. The
cam-stack was a patent purchased from Bernina, another mechanism from the
Italian firm Vigorelli and the Brother company was suing Singer. It's a wonder
the machine was ever produced. It was ready for Christmas 1957 ( It amazes me
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All of a sudden, the 15-91's are back. Models seem to go in a cycle. I haven't seen a 15-91 in almost a year.</div>
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The table and stand were also in pretty good shape. I cleaned the machine up and refinished only the top of the table. I also cleaned and repainted the iron treadle stand. I thought it turned out beautiful and it sews a perfect stitch.<br />
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Danohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12813390534826902376noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934385403040985497.post-82927672246931541512012-08-24T17:12:00.000-07:002012-08-24T17:18:49.998-07:001958 Singer AdNot a lot of new stuff this summer.<br />
I did open up a Featherweight Case, in for service, and discovered this newspaper ad inside. <br />
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This ad is from a 1958, Pontiac, IL newspaper. No credit cards back then so "Singer" the manufacturer, had to carry the note. At $1.33/week, how long did you pay? 2 years , or 110 weeks would make the total pay-off with intrest $146.30. That is my guess. Does that sound correct to you?<br />
It looks like you had your choice between a Singer Model 221, or a Singer Model 99. <br />
What was the down payment ? Even back in 1958 we had "Fictitious List Prices". (now called MSRP) <br />
What does "NO EXTRAS!" mean? It sounds sort of harsh for an advertisement.<br />
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This ad was hand ripped out of a newspaper and saved for all these years. Here is what is on the back side.<br />
Was the ad taken for the Sewing machine info or the cookies?<br />
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What a strange summer. Very hot and no rain to speak of. I haven't had a </div>
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spark my interest. What was this strange tube running to the head of the machine. I thought it was some oiling system at first. After I got the rest of the machine working, I realized it was a "NEEDLE THREADER". What? It uses suction to thread the needle. This is a Singer 640 with an internal Cam Stack. </div>
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Another Model 115 that didn't have a bobbin case. 115 bobbin cases are very hard to find. Some one out there is watching over this venture because 2 showed up out of nowhere on e-bay after hundreds of searches. </div>
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I had a couple of old model 66 machines that I couldn't seem to find a home for. Both had motors and standard hand wheels. You must have a "Spoked" handwheel to run a hand crank.</div>
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So, I bought some and converted the model 66 to a hand crank machine and they work just perfect.</div>
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I actually sewed some heavy leather belt strips with the model 66 using the hand crank. Wow,</div>
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One of the machines didn't have a back plate. The only material I had was some plexi-glass.</div>
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I will be posting pictures from Haiti when the Mission sponsers return in late July. I have never been so excited about being part of a project that will make a world of difference to so many people. <br />
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Below is a picture of a needle for the NLB and along with it, a plain, size 14, Schmetz needle that you can buy at your local retailer. <br />
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I lined the "EYES" up to show that the shank of the normal, Schmetz needle(bottom) is longer than the New Home(top), CC1221 needle. Now, according to a very knowledgable sewing machine expert named Bill Holman, you can grind the shank down on the Schmetz needle so that the distance from the "shank head" to the top of the eye is the same as the New Home needle. </div>
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I have this very convenient, desk top grinder that makes this process very easy.</div>
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Here is a picture of the two needles after the grinding process on the Schmetz needle. The "EYES" do line up and the shanks are the same length. The needle point on the Schmetz is a bit longer but that doesn't matter.</div>
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When the hook passes the needle on any sewing machine it must be within a proper range from the EYE to be able to pick up the upper thread consistently and at a high rate of speed. If you try this grinding process yourself, <strong>please </strong>wear the appropriate <strong>safety gear</strong>. I have tried this process with great success. </div>
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Thank you Bill Holman.</div>
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This is a picture of a properly timed NLB and a CC1221 needle. Notice the distance of the "Hook Point" above the "EYE". If the needle shank was longer, that "Eye to hook" distance would be greater. Too great a distance to pick up that upper thread consistantly with todays standard needle. There are several different Needle part numbers out there that may or may not work consistently with your machine. If you look back at picture 1 and 4, you will notice that the NLB needle (CC1221) is very close to 1 7/16" in length. There are other needles advertised at this length but the eye is not at the correct location. Here is a 206X13 that is advertised to work. <br />
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The 206X13 needle is about the same length, but it is not a match. The eye is not the same distance from the shank head. It is almost 1/16" too low(pictured). All this information is just my opinion from experience and research. Any additional information is welcome. We should all continue to learn.Danohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12813390534826902376noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934385403040985497.post-74994445850607502462012-04-25T05:58:00.000-07:002012-04-25T06:03:16.944-07:00Another classic Sewing Machine, with a surprise!As I continue my adventures in the sewing machine world, I thought I had learned quite a bit about some of the older machines. I was thrown for a loop on this one. Here we have what appears to be a classic "Class 15" Singer (15-88, Treadle) The fact that it didn't have "Reverse" got by me initally. It did have the upper tension on the face plate. When I went to check the bobbin case I was very surprised. What is this?<br />
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After some research, It appeared that I had a Singer Model 115 here. This is a full rotary hook unlike the "Oscillating hook" of the Class 15 machines. Wow, was I surprised! Unfortunately, the bobbin case itself was broken.<br />
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These old bobbin cases are virtually impossible to find. I did luck out and find some parts that did allow me to rebuild this original case and is now in working order.<br />
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So, here ya go. a 1918 Singer 115-1, treadle sewing machine with a full rotary hook, sporting the "Tiffany" or "Gingerbread" Decal set. These machines were made from 1912-1935. It sure looks like a 15-88 to me.<br />
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<div align="center">Just like your car, you need to have your sewing machine serviced by a professional. Depending on how often you sew, will dictate how often you require service. Do it before you have problems. Every problem that this sewing machine had was corrected by this professional cleaning. If you or some one you know is mechanically inclined, you can probably do this yourself. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Danohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12813390534826902376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934385403040985497.post-79409354030861693902012-04-08T16:58:00.002-07:002012-04-09T10:49:41.382-07:00Necchi Nova BF restoration<div style="text-align: center;">You have heard me say it before, and you will hear me say it every time I run into these old machines.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love these classic, straight stitch machines. Man, do they sew nice. They actually "purr".</div><div style="text-align: center;">Most of the problem with these old machines is just grime. They are dirty from the old oil attracting dirt and turning yellow and sticky. You end up spending 2-3 hours just cleaning up the oily scum. Here is a picture of the scrubbed down machine, waiting for a final polish and re-assembly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb8GbwIjfRnzIVsq4ievi1C9jrQbOiHY_L6Q0YGT524dn5FuTRV6GonrFbZg8C9zoI_6i5nkp908pROz8Bth7t2VCnU3CHAaMjwPcFsXA_-U3j9tsuLPV-xpu2kS_L_wqsFxuB7P0UcPw/s1600/Side+CleanSM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb8GbwIjfRnzIVsq4ievi1C9jrQbOiHY_L6Q0YGT524dn5FuTRV6GonrFbZg8C9zoI_6i5nkp908pROz8Bth7t2VCnU3CHAaMjwPcFsXA_-U3j9tsuLPV-xpu2kS_L_wqsFxuB7P0UcPw/s320/Side+CleanSM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The outside is just as important as the inside in my book. The outside is usually just as much work. Old yellowed, oil soaked parts need to be cleaned inside and out. The oil that is available today is superior to what was used in the 40's-50's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Remember, these hand wheels run clockwise which is backwards to what we are used to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMlNNzM6Pz-TIFUOEeXB6yOjamYSqAJb7M8Q2ldqz2FDo48hq3N9gJn27ukB4QUVRpS2RPD5zGU3vHIhKmbbj-cUID7DMXa2IlSejYzVytLAIrIx2yJPu1UTyWdFV3tYKikXMfiXmbfw/s1600/Headside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMlNNzM6Pz-TIFUOEeXB6yOjamYSqAJb7M8Q2ldqz2FDo48hq3N9gJn27ukB4QUVRpS2RPD5zGU3vHIhKmbbj-cUID7DMXa2IlSejYzVytLAIrIx2yJPu1UTyWdFV3tYKikXMfiXmbfw/s320/Headside.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The bobbin winder had changed and parts are no longer available. The needle plate is different than the norm along with the feed dogs. The bobbin case holder has changed from the "normal" model. I have been able to get every thing back in working order. It did take some fabricating but nothing extreme. This is a "Lotus" decal set available from 1907 -1920.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBf20Oj6z3pfy8naNlRaV0oqCQXooXAz5rIiE2N37byh3G9GjE-fs65xCbM8PI55NSXK1uZJAtbkFKQJCEoPeQxZA409yGHpvDLF1slY0WSbwgnzVmbuuzgbmSnH9nCRwCQwFefQgiDo/s1600/Front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBf20Oj6z3pfy8naNlRaV0oqCQXooXAz5rIiE2N37byh3G9GjE-fs65xCbM8PI55NSXK1uZJAtbkFKQJCEoPeQxZA409yGHpvDLF1slY0WSbwgnzVmbuuzgbmSnH9nCRwCQwFefQgiDo/s320/Front.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was obvious that this was a treadle machine. It did not have a motor mount screw hole. Singer made an attachment that made "electrifying" an older machine possible.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The screw on adapter includes the light mount.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvxcBiPCuBMzeAhC4-2FMl_4wFWiDwrpFJ_ksLHDpjhUxQiMpasKEkwvQgSd5nHM0Kx7N-7FX2y6AiOmsp3Gs2DtahzK-Z_MEq0VsnNouMMK56nBW-bYQnDH1-e-dO7jtUKoigEQIPmA/s1600/adapter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvxcBiPCuBMzeAhC4-2FMl_4wFWiDwrpFJ_ksLHDpjhUxQiMpasKEkwvQgSd5nHM0Kx7N-7FX2y6AiOmsp3Gs2DtahzK-Z_MEq0VsnNouMMK56nBW-bYQnDH1-e-dO7jtUKoigEQIPmA/s320/adapter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even though this was an upgrade to the 1907 machine, I still needed to rewire everything.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAtuBRhcyg1RNmuprVif5u4K6DXGo3SGRyRYdaP3tJ6qMHG1x5oThyphenhyphensUz4OLmMvkfQEDiDh8zqWQ84JRdC0kvNJLszgCdIb8M4zTMJE-lICGa7AoRLkYamAjx3kCiSw282pNnztNFkYnw/s1600/adapter2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAtuBRhcyg1RNmuprVif5u4K6DXGo3SGRyRYdaP3tJ6qMHG1x5oThyphenhyphensUz4OLmMvkfQEDiDh8zqWQ84JRdC0kvNJLszgCdIb8M4zTMJE-lICGa7AoRLkYamAjx3kCiSw282pNnztNFkYnw/s320/adapter2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This adapter could also be used to mount a handwheel. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOsPugbrKZNszcyihYnauevXoFqH_Nbdp_xRfq3J4S1SR2cM2RKxMI5DMcv3vXXrexpNRCvW3DAf_GwXfzC6Rnf6NL79IA6oWPdYLbJu3vWyWAsZpfiVsUkJpLviAvuzV45RvWNGANQ10/s1600/Back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOsPugbrKZNszcyihYnauevXoFqH_Nbdp_xRfq3J4S1SR2cM2RKxMI5DMcv3vXXrexpNRCvW3DAf_GwXfzC6Rnf6NL79IA6oWPdYLbJu3vWyWAsZpfiVsUkJpLviAvuzV45RvWNGANQ10/s320/Back.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finally found a bobbin tire that would fit the oversize winder wheel, but it was too thick. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I spent some time with the belt sander which makes it look like a racing tire and now it works perfect. The distance from the tire to the hand wheel is not adjustable on this model bobbin winder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXihea0owFn-q1DpDWSYXA9WO_kpwXWOHSoFhn_MFrxS6jpGZ4ZG1bQGRMAQNLLZGyHjGanuf2jzrxMNR-N1P8HUqJ8XQqUJpZCD7082l1Vfsxx-hg0MEyCEKcuzClpt7bzZbae7bVF2g/s1600/Bobbin+WheelSM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXihea0owFn-q1DpDWSYXA9WO_kpwXWOHSoFhn_MFrxS6jpGZ4ZG1bQGRMAQNLLZGyHjGanuf2jzrxMNR-N1P8HUqJ8XQqUJpZCD7082l1Vfsxx-hg0MEyCEKcuzClpt7bzZbae7bVF2g/s320/Bobbin+WheelSM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My first sew test and a small amount of tension adjustment produced some acceptable stitches for any machine, not to mention one that is 105 years old.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcjhax-FzFDLNzn48gQJAfE4azAUyd6l7cBoGOVdxe7yzUnPzifmiY7k0frZRnJ-x6WvhOi3br5rtsrzsENwv6wPoGZ4OxgDc2EGzbj6rDLuzUOK0nwBnzfoKzi7JlfmIXFGmV2oyXTA/s1600/StitchesSM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcjhax-FzFDLNzn48gQJAfE4azAUyd6l7cBoGOVdxe7yzUnPzifmiY7k0frZRnJ-x6WvhOi3br5rtsrzsENwv6wPoGZ4OxgDc2EGzbj6rDLuzUOK0nwBnzfoKzi7JlfmIXFGmV2oyXTA/s320/StitchesSM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Danohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12813390534826902376noreply@blogger.com0Indiana, USA40.396764493584918 -86.90185584375001338.402286993584916 -88.558470843750015 42.39124199358492 -85.245240843750011tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934385403040985497.post-15439188261260197702012-02-22T05:33:00.000-08:002012-02-22T05:33:28.703-08:001925 Singer 66 in White UPDATE<div style="text-align: center;">I finally had a chance to finish up the rest of the Singer 66 "Victorian Rose" machine.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I found an electric motor and controller that fit the machine perfectly. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5cq_Csx4_ySvGl2xPLlH-L16eWcYHOrDCbdRKjRr78dtxIkD9Fscl_xI7IVhvljdT6q5lUHLqhfD_gidW2Z0-1jrKibN5K-mE8MvczZQK8pT8YbeHHYLRsEFV5ilvCEz6Avv8eDUwUQ/s1600/1Motor+BackSM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5cq_Csx4_ySvGl2xPLlH-L16eWcYHOrDCbdRKjRr78dtxIkD9Fscl_xI7IVhvljdT6q5lUHLqhfD_gidW2Z0-1jrKibN5K-mE8MvczZQK8pT8YbeHHYLRsEFV5ilvCEz6Avv8eDUwUQ/s320/1Motor+BackSM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also ordered an aftermarket "Hand Crank" and painted it to match. Both work great.</div><br />
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<object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VnUbNNLE82Q?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VnUbNNLE82Q?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></div>Danohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12813390534826902376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934385403040985497.post-32376609443499103922012-02-21T14:02:00.000-08:002012-02-21T14:05:29.383-08:00Singer Featherweight Spool Pin fixThe Singer "Featherweight" model 221 is probably one of the most popular and sought after "Vintage" sewing machines in the history of machine sewing. Due to it's light weight, cast aluminum frame, it can be rather fragile. Recently, I had to repair a broken thread spool pin. The original design has the spool pin permanately pressed into the top cap. This one was totally gone. Snapped right off..... I had some new "threaded" pins and found a hex nut to screw on just far enough to provide a lip for gluing. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9KVZ0K89JLlXfNC7M-PueDv98Fw2RpdIOZNFiVaha0Y6JLw8UdmQjXIka1_o7PcfmA3FQdo7FZlUFvwr-p0vszBX5P5iJpNb9uyprdZJldVAGTAwfK4shb0c994VqGI21KNj-jqEkbUc/s1600/Spool+Pin+Glued.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9KVZ0K89JLlXfNC7M-PueDv98Fw2RpdIOZNFiVaha0Y6JLw8UdmQjXIka1_o7PcfmA3FQdo7FZlUFvwr-p0vszBX5P5iJpNb9uyprdZJldVAGTAwfK4shb0c994VqGI21KNj-jqEkbUc/s320/Spool+Pin+Glued.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used Gorilla Glue. It worked great.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz2EjwK5lxxgDfejg_zNYogluxGGyT4_cswYM2QcCdUrL8ze-rOr3CkA8k5C3yDpRwkWVWYBsh0dZiiN98u4Ks-BT-YRl1NGhyphenhyphenC_Xzrni1R4M7EloBEU7v_EmIKJJHz1H9lT9ruy2JMZE/s1600/Spool+Pin+Finished.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz2EjwK5lxxgDfejg_zNYogluxGGyT4_cswYM2QcCdUrL8ze-rOr3CkA8k5C3yDpRwkWVWYBsh0dZiiN98u4Ks-BT-YRl1NGhyphenhyphenC_Xzrni1R4M7EloBEU7v_EmIKJJHz1H9lT9ruy2JMZE/s320/Spool+Pin+Finished.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It came out looking as good as new. I can't even tell that it was repaired.</div>Danohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12813390534826902376noreply@blogger.com0