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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-14-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Happy Art show then! And post if you have any...

Happy Art show then! And post if you have any more questions. I should get to this one today or tomorrow, so it should all be fresh in my mind for a bit.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-14-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Good to hear!! Yup. leaving it sit in oil (in...

Good to hear!! Yup. leaving it sit in oil (in the short term) is great for them. Letting it harden over years, not so much. Now get using it :)

Even if the slide plate doesn't put it into...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-31-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I agree with Miriam. If you see a 503 too, it's...

I agree with Miriam. If you see a 503 too, it's pretty much the same machine.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-23-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Hah! I hear that! I have an ad out there for a...

Hah! I hear that! I have an ad out there for a 457 and a 514. The funny part is I've sold 4 machines (including a 403) off those 2 ads, and those 2 machines are still here.

I think the 401's...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Good Job!! It might loosen up even more too. As...

Good Job!! It might loosen up even more too. As long as it's completely into winding position (check at the bottom) I wouldn't worry too much. I suspect that it's hard to push because the collar...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

If I have the manual, I provide it. If I can...

If I have the manual, I provide it. If I can find it online, I usually will email it or a link to it to the buyer. When I first started collecting, I used to buy accessory boxes. I didn't realize...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I keep a couple of different boxes. I have my...

I keep a couple of different boxes. I have my sewing organizer that holds the "non-machine specific" things - thread, needles, etc. I have a tackle box that holds electrical things, bits of...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-19-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Yup!! It's hard to tell until you see one that's...

Yup!! It's hard to tell until you see one that's crumbled.

I use a monojet syringe (I think it's called an oral syringe.) Jenny also sells them. Next batch of pictures I take, I'll try to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-18-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Ok,.. I have a couple of guesses. First,.....

Ok,.. I have a couple of guesses.

First,.. there's another bunch of spots you can oil that might help. I found one of the machines here with that same mechanism, and it was stiff, maybe not as...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-16-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Ok,.. that rod has a new number, so it can be...

Ok,.. that rod has a new number, so it can be replaced:
http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/bobbin-winder-rod-singer-445827-451.aspx

If you look at that picture you can see where the actuator...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-16-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

The collar is the metal ring on the actuator that...

The collar is the metal ring on the actuator that "chokes" the rod that you use to move the actuator from above (btw, I looked that part up - 163786, it's not available anymore, so if we find...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-16-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I managed to get 10 pics in that post earlier...

I managed to get 10 pics in that post earlier about the threading... I think you can get the pics into the thread.

Either way, I'm replying on the thread in case someone else has the same...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-15-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I suspect it's going to be something that needs...

I suspect it's going to be something that needs to be tightened up.

I wonder if it became loose at one point and pivoted, and now it's wedged.... hmm,.. I'd really like to see a pic when you...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-15-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Oh yuck! It's such a shame to find them like...

Oh yuck! It's such a shame to find them like that. It's a good thing it found its way to you though. Not a lot of people would take that sort of project on. I was wondering what does old 3in1...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-15-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

So far so,.. uhm... well. :) I was...

So far so,.. uhm... well. :)

I was reassembling the bobbin winder for a 128 and the body of the winder fell apart in my hand! Then the same machine had an almost seized motor with wiring...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-12-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

My pleasure! Before you power it up and sew,...

My pleasure! Before you power it up and sew, just try everything by turning the hand wheel first. You can't hurt too much using reasonable hand power.

Oh! And your bobbin area will look...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-12-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Hey Miriam, why do you suppose so many of the 400...

Hey Miriam, why do you suppose so many of the 400 and 500 series machines end up that way? I'm wondering if it has anything to do with that fiber gear. It makes the machine seem louder than it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-11-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

OK,.. here we go: (Sorry about the awkward hand...

OK,.. here we go:
(Sorry about the awkward hand positions, I was going for clarity, not comfort.
And so so sorry to everyone on dial up. I don't know a better way to demonstrate this.)
To thread...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-11-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Everything. The body, the really grungy insides....

Everything. The body, the really grungy insides. Then I made sure I wiped everything I'd touched down with a clean wet rag. All of this will come off / out with Oxi....
The really bad parts...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-11-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

It probably does. There's bound to be some...

It probably does. There's bound to be some friction regardless of the oil.

Here, at least it probably didn't look like this:

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The lid was covered too, on the inside. Over all, it was...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-11-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I've noticed a number of machines here that the...

I've noticed a number of machines here that the oil turned black. I think what happens is the machine runs "Dry" once or twice. A little bit of "debris" is formed from the joints rubbing on each...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-10-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I'll see if I have the bobbin mechanism around. ...

I'll see if I have the bobbin mechanism around. I have a few machines here for parts, but I can't remember if any of them are self winding. If they are, I can either try a disassembly, with...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-10-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Oh,.. wait,.. that machine takes the 2 part...

Oh,.. wait,.. that machine takes the 2 part bobbins, right? The ones that don't have a hole in the middle?
Argh,.. no, a side winder wouldn't work for those bobbins.

You might have to get that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-10-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Yes, it should move. It's the "lever" you move...

Yes, it should move. It's the "lever" you move to put the machine in bobbin winding mode. Pushes to the left if memory serves. You'll see the whole bobbin case move upward when you push it to the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-10-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,036
Posted By ArchaicArcane

One thing to check. That model came by default...

One thing to check. That model came by default with rubber feed dogs. They may need to be replaced by now.
The part number is 181843, or 181843M if you want the metal dogs. Easy to change, 2...
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