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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-14-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

Lisa, I'm a nubie when it comes to sewing...

Lisa,

I'm a nubie when it comes to sewing machine repair and just thinking about getting into restoration of a sewing machine or two. For my work machine I just want it to run well and we have...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-14-2016, 07:57 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

Several of the repairs were not original. The old...

Several of the repairs were not original. The old oil wicks that looked to be hemp I replaced with felt. The wood plug that was used as a bushing for the drive pulley.


I machined a piece of...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-13-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

I now have the 31-15 clutch cleaned, repaired,...

I now have the 31-15 clutch cleaned, repaired, painted and back together ready to go on the table. I think it came out well.

David Hair
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-01-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

I'm needing help again with my 31-15. The plug...

I'm needing help again with my 31-15. The plug for the oil hole on the right side of the machine post is missing. I have the machines to make a plug, but I'm needing photo's of this plug to make one...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-24-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 56,037
Posted By DavidH

I must be a slow starter. I have my Bernina 1120...

I must be a slow starter. I have my Bernina 1120 I sew with most of the time. I just bought a Singer 31-15 with industrial table that I'm working on to make a shop machine for heavier sewing. At...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-23-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 56,037
Posted By DavidH

John, Using the arms for placing counter...

John,

Using the arms for placing counter weight should make it turn better. I've been thinking about using a frame somewhat like the you have with a round pipe out one end and a mount somewhat...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-23-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,223
Posted By DavidH

I wil not go down the rabbit hole, I will not go...

I wil not go down the rabbit hole, I will not go down the rabbit hole,I WILL NOT GO DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE-------Where is that hole again!
David
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-23-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 56,037
Posted By DavidH

John, I have a question about the two...

John,

I have a question about the two support arms. Why are they so tall. I would gust about bet you have never used a pivot point more than 7" up. If these had counter weights I could understand...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-22-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

31-15 Clutch Rebuild

Restoring this clutch has been a real learning experience. You never know what you will find. In my case I found that the oil hole for the main shaft had been filled in by a mud dauber. No telling...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-21-2016, 06:44 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 159,700
Posted By DavidH

Rodney, If you will use carbon rods for the...

Rodney,

If you will use carbon rods for the anode you will keep a cleaner solution and the anodes stay cleaner. I've used electrolysis for years in the machine shop and cleaning old cast iron...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

Dried oil on both the leather ring and the cast...

Dried oil on both the leather ring and the cast clutch plate seems to be the reason for the clutch not wanting to disengage. Both have had a first cleaning with engine cleaner and a brass brush....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

OK Folks, I took the pulley's off. It was...

OK Folks,

I took the pulley's off. It was easy and I learned a bit. Below there should be 2 pic's of the two pulley's where they mate. I made a good guess as to the clutch material. On the driven...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

Lisa, Thanks for all the photo's. I can see now...

Lisa,
Thanks for all the photo's. I can see now I'm going to have to take it apart to see just how it is made. When I do I'll take photo's of all the parts.
David
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

Lisa After looking at your photo's it looks...

Lisa

After looking at your photo's it looks like you have a wider space between your drive and driven pulleys so I think there is some type clutch facing on yours that mine doesn't have. Maybe...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

Lisa, What I was talking about is some type...

Lisa,

What I was talking about is some type fabric or pad between the large pulley that goes to the machine head and the 3 pulleys that go to the motor so it would not be a metal to metal scrape...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

Miriam, If I take mine apart I'll shoot...

Miriam,

If I take mine apart I'll shoot photo's of the whole break down.

David
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

Lisa, Do you know if there is a clutch pad...

Lisa,

Do you know if there is a clutch pad or if the clutch is metal to metal.

David
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

Miriam, From the way the motor was mounted...

Miriam,

From the way the motor was mounted to the table top I also think it may have been line driven. Even though it had a Singer motor the way it was mounted was to say the least hap hazard...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2016, 06:15 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

Well Miriam, I haven't got a reply from CD so I'm...

Well Miriam, I haven't got a reply from CD so I'm asking if anyone else has had any dealings with this type clutch. I'm thinking of taking it apart to clean and see what I can find out about why the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-17-2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

Thanks Miriam, I think I will post a few...

Thanks Miriam, I think I will post a few pictures and PM CD with a link to the post.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-17-2016, 03:24 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 84,096
Posted By DavidH

Thanks Glenn. I guess varnish it will be.

Thanks Glenn. I guess varnish it will be.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-17-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 84,096
Posted By DavidH

What I worry about most is getting a good finish...

What I worry about most is getting a good finish over the oil. The stains I have after sanding I'm going to leave. Like I said this table is most likely older than I am so I think it just adds to the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-17-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 84,096
Posted By DavidH

Finishing my 31-15 table

Glenn,
I have a question about my industrial 31-15 machine table. The table looks to be yellow pine and it seems to have been used as a work bench some time in the past. looks to have had a can of...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-16-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,523
Posted By DavidH

After a week and a half with the flu I'm getting...

After a week and a half with the flu I'm getting back on my 31-15. I couldn't find a better thread to ask about it than this one, so excuse me for hijacking the thread. I have my machine working very...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-04-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 560,138
Posted By DavidH

Evening Glenn, So far all I have done to the...

Evening Glenn, So far all I have done to the 31-15 is loosen it up with PB Blaster. Then I soaked it in sewing machine oil and run it for a while. I used a 1.5 amp machine motor just to turn her over...
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