Wish I knew more
 

I wish I knew more about repairing my Singer Touch-Tronic 2001. I just got Her out of the shop and the bill was $128.00. WOW!!!! At these prices I can't keep them up and running. The feed dogs would not move. Took Her in and a broke gear was the problem. They changed all five gears and some other things. Gave me the old parts and the bill, lol. She sews great now much smoother than before. Now if She will just keep on keeping on I will be ok. Is there a manual out there somewhere I can get so I can repair Her myself. She is a great machine and I do want to keep Her sewing. I have lots of other machines to use but this one is the easiest to use. Any help here would be greatly appreciated. I am so afraid of the bobbin winding part to go bad. The lady who gave Her to me which is My Aunt told me She was told a long time ago the bobbin assembly needed to be replaced. I have no problem with it as long as I use good bobbins. If they are worn it won't work. Thanks for any help, sorry this is so long. :)

That isn't a vintage machine, but any Singer with the plastic gears is going to give you trouble. You may get a few more years out of it, but beware. You'd be better off looking for a vintage Singer with all metal parts. They're easy to repair yourself, won't let you down and won't stick you with expensive repair bills.

I have lots of vintage machines. This one just has meaning to me if why I have tried to keep it going. I understand the plastic gears. Thanks

Candace, Im sorry, I should have addressed this issue on the singerslantneedle group. Which I have done so now. You are right it isn't a vintage machine, it has about 12 more years to be so. I have several old machines that have gears, some plastic and some not. I also have several vintage and antique machines. It is my hobby to collect some of the old machines. I just loved the way this one sews. But thanks for your advice.

I replaced a nylon gear in a 70s era Singer a couple years ago. It wasn't all that hard. I think if you take your time and pay attention as you take it apart (so you put it back together the right way) I think you can fix it. I'm glad he replaced all the gears for you, if one is weak no doubt the others might be.

That's what DH and I are enjoying the most...tinkering around with them ourselves. Is there like an actual online class where you can learn to do this?

Christine, that is what my repairman said. He is a good man, knows what HE is doing. I just can't afford to pay to have them fixed. I did have this one fixed because it is dear to me. It sews so smooth now. I do tinker around with old machines, like cleaning them up and replacing parts but have never replaced a gear. I might bet brave next time. Thanks for your encouragement. I love this blog and have learned so much from so many people. I read it everyday, feel as if I know a lot of you. Its funny how we talk and learn from each other everyday and never have the chance to meet. Don't know what I would do with out the internet, lol. Thanks again.

I dont know but wish there was. We too like to tinker with them. I am willing to learn about any machine.

I agree! I've learned a lot from this board. :thumbup:

I too have learned alot and still do. Good luck with your machines.