1885 Singer Industrial. The "New Manufacturing" (pre-16)
10-28-2015, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Sewnoma
That looks massive! Is the 12 it's next to a full-size or 3/4 size machine?
Looks like it'd be an amazing quilting machine with all that throat space.
Looks like it'd be an amazing quilting machine with all that throat space.
Here is the back with the plate on, held in place by the one screw you see
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10-28-2015, 04:45 PM
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I have watched a little bit of metal work so I know it is precision like we don't see much anymore... It just amazes me how well they were able to make a part fit and hold on with one screw. Also the quality of the sewing was pretty amazing. I wish kids today had any interest in any quality workmanship/craftsmanship.
CD I am really needing quality time in my shop but it just isn't happening. I'm off the stress graph for now and messing with the machines can be good to get the mind off other things... As long as it isn't some real mess..... If I am lucky I might get a chance at some pice of junk hauled over here to clean up. Mom likes to watch me tinker and the worse they look the more likely she is to watch. At least it keeps her upright. But that big old Singer just isn't going to haul over here and sit on moms dining room table let alone haul the table here and junk up the entire living room. For now it has to live at my house while I yearn...
CD I am really needing quality time in my shop but it just isn't happening. I'm off the stress graph for now and messing with the machines can be good to get the mind off other things... As long as it isn't some real mess..... If I am lucky I might get a chance at some pice of junk hauled over here to clean up. Mom likes to watch me tinker and the worse they look the more likely she is to watch. At least it keeps her upright. But that big old Singer just isn't going to haul over here and sit on moms dining room table let alone haul the table here and junk up the entire living room. For now it has to live at my house while I yearn...
11-01-2015, 04:28 PM
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the 1885 industrial base adjusted to fit. This is a tailor top with side and sliding back. The two extensions have already been re-veneered, this top was awaiting this adjustment before veneering. Next week maybe...
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showing the drive ratio... 3" on top 15.5" on bottom
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the test using folder paper shows the stitch length is as follows (approx)
Smallest = 42-45/inch (tested by stitching 5 stitches and measuring. otherwise it just cut the paper)
Mid setting = 9-10/inch
Largest setting = 4.5 stitches per inch (YIKES!!!)
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]534708[/ATTACH]
showing the drive ratio... 3" on top 15.5" on bottom
[ATTACH=CONFIG]534709[/ATTACH]
the test using folder paper shows the stitch length is as follows (approx)
Smallest = 42-45/inch (tested by stitching 5 stitches and measuring. otherwise it just cut the paper)
Mid setting = 9-10/inch
Largest setting = 4.5 stitches per inch (YIKES!!!)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]534710[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]534711[/ATTACH]
Last edited by SteveH; 11-01-2015 at 04:30 PM.
11-02-2015, 05:04 AM
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Really interesting to me. being a novice collector. I am always impressed by how few moving parts there are in these old machines and mostly if they haven't been dropped off a tall building, left outside in a field for years, or buried at sea, they can be made fully functional. Thanks for showing the pictures and telling the story.
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