Cobweb OLD Singer, info needed
08-06-2011, 01:23 AM
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Found this (Sorry about the cobwebs) at our summerplace.Searched the internet, this seems to be a Singer from 1920's. This is what we could read: "Nähemachine Fabrik A.G. marke Bielefeld Form Hengstenberg et Co." on the metal plate. Text on the machine body has worn out.
What is the weird metal thing in front of the wheel? Also we could not unscrew the front in order to see its bobbin system. The hand wheel still turns, and the presser foot lever moves, no needle remains. What could you tell me about this beauty, any info is appreciated. Thank You.
What is the weird metal thing in front of the wheel? Also we could not unscrew the front in order to see its bobbin system. The hand wheel still turns, and the presser foot lever moves, no needle remains. What could you tell me about this beauty, any info is appreciated. Thank You.
08-06-2011, 01:28 AM
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The long silver thing in front is the thread guide from the spool to the bobbin for winding the bobbin.
I don't know what you are trying to unscrew to see the bobbin.The bobbin is going to be shuttle and you should be able to see it by sliding that skinny silver plate to the left of the machine. You may need to turn the wheel to bring the shuttle into view. What a find! I love it. Thanks for the eye candy!
I don't know what you are trying to unscrew to see the bobbin.The bobbin is going to be shuttle and you should be able to see it by sliding that skinny silver plate to the left of the machine. You may need to turn the wheel to bring the shuttle into view. What a find! I love it. Thanks for the eye candy!
08-06-2011, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by tammy cosper
The long silver thing in front is the thread guide from the spool to the bobbin for winding the bobbin.
I don't know what you are trying to unscrew to see the bobbin.The bobbin is going to be shuttle and you should be able to see it by sliding that skinny silver plate to the left of the machine. You may need to turn the wheel to bring the shuttle into view. What a find! I love it. Thanks for the eye candy!
I don't know what you are trying to unscrew to see the bobbin.The bobbin is going to be shuttle and you should be able to see it by sliding that skinny silver plate to the left of the machine. You may need to turn the wheel to bring the shuttle into view. What a find! I love it. Thanks for the eye candy!
08-06-2011, 06:09 AM
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Here's some info about the company:
http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/Hengstenberg%20&%20Co.htm
And some more from sewalot:
http://www.sewalot.com/hengstenberg_machine_history.htm
It's a transverse shuttle machine, which means that the shuttle runs from side to side through the loop in the needle thread, rather than swinging in an arc, the way that it does in vibrating shuttle (VS) type machine.
It's hard to tell from the photos, but it looks like there may be mother of pearl inlays in the bed of the machine. :)
http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/Hengstenberg%20&%20Co.htm
And some more from sewalot:
http://www.sewalot.com/hengstenberg_machine_history.htm
It's a transverse shuttle machine, which means that the shuttle runs from side to side through the loop in the needle thread, rather than swinging in an arc, the way that it does in vibrating shuttle (VS) type machine.
It's hard to tell from the photos, but it looks like there may be mother of pearl inlays in the bed of the machine. :)
08-06-2011, 03:55 PM
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did not read all, in a rush to get out the door, g-ma date night - little mermaid!
Muv has 2 long bobbin machines. She has a handful of demos on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wswWJZad3s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4PhA...eature=related
the "channel" is muvandfarve
Muv has 2 long bobbin machines. She has a handful of demos on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wswWJZad3s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4PhA...eature=related
the "channel" is muvandfarve
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