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    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
    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
    Attached Thumbnails image.jpg   image.jpg  
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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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    Old 11-08-2012, 05:56 AM
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    Originally Posted by miriam
    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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    Old 11-08-2012, 03:30 PM
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    Do you have the right needle?
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