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Help with older machine--bobbin thread doesn't catch

Old 11-06-2012, 01:23 PM
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Default Help with older machine--bobbin thread doesn't catch

A young friend of mine got a free Singer Machine, a 1946 class 15. The upper thread won't catch the bobbin thread.
Also does anyone have a manual she can get a copy of?
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Old 11-06-2012, 01:29 PM
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http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...al-rotated.pdf
or, if it's the model with the potted motor
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...uals/15-91.pdf
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Old 11-06-2012, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by pinkCastleDH View Post
What do you mean potted motor?
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Old 11-06-2012, 01:34 PM
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The 101, 15-91 and 201-2 have an external motor that meshes directly with gearing on the inside of the machine rather than using a belt. It's colloquially known as a potted motor. Sorry for slipping up there.
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Here's a picture of a 66 with the external motor followed by a 15-91 with the potted motor
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Old 11-06-2012, 01:55 PM
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Thanks for your help!
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Old 11-06-2012, 06:41 PM
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Did you clean the lint out of the machine and oil it well? Is the needle in the correct way? Backwards needles won't pick up.
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this is a link to an old thread - you may have to cut and paste to get to the sites:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...g-t182255.html maybe it will help you figure it out
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Originally Posted by miriam View Post
this is a link to an old thread - you may have to cut and paste to get to the sites:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...g-t182255.html maybe it will help you figure it out
Thanks for your help.
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Do you have the right needle?
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