Singer 128 electric
#11
Yes, SteveH is right - it's the knee lever. I thought it was missing at first, but found it inside the case cover. To use it, the machine will have to be pretty low and on a VERY stable table because it's so heavy. I feel like it's going to tip over the table it's on now if it's not in the center.
#12
That machine is a dandy. There are no modifications needed to put on a hand crank, even an after market one. Just remove bolt from motor boss and place crank on. The originality of it is kept and you have use as hand cranked. I've rewired a 128-23 exactly like that with cloth cord from a sundial. Four screws loosened, new wire attracted, screws tightened down voila! The phenolic connectors look exceptional, which is rare. They come apart by unscrewing the top cap. You'll see the obvious screws to loosen inside. The other screws you have to loosen are those on the plug usually covered by the card board (cereal box works well).
#13
Thank you! I was so happy when I got it home and opened the case. I had no idea what I was going to find!
#14
Come to think of it, you will need to disconnect the motor wires so the motor doesn't just hang there. But again, two screws and the motor wiring is disconnected. There is no polarity, so orientation is unimportant when replacing the motor wiring. The power wires to the speed controller do not need removing to place the hand crank.
I like to use 16 gauge wire. Sometimes the original are 18 gauge but 16 is larger and I can think of no negatives using a heavier wire.
I like to use 16 gauge wire. Sometimes the original are 18 gauge but 16 is larger and I can think of no negatives using a heavier wire.
#15
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 17
Hi All,
I have a 128 with a crinkle finish and I think I is black (something) where some of the chrome pieces are black. I don't see many of these. It is in pretty good shape. I think it has been rewired, and it sews nicely. There are chipped places on the bobbin cover. It is not perfect. I was thinking of selling it. Would it be considered very collectible?
Thanks,
Sherri
I have a 128 with a crinkle finish and I think I is black (something) where some of the chrome pieces are black. I don't see many of these. It is in pretty good shape. I think it has been rewired, and it sews nicely. There are chipped places on the bobbin cover. It is not perfect. I was thinking of selling it. Would it be considered very collectible?
Thanks,
Sherri
#16
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Springfield Oregon
Posts: 1,481
Replacing the aged power cord, is someting you CAN and SHOULD do. Don't compromise with safety by using electrical tape, it's not worth it. If the insulation is brittle, it can crack and short anywhere along it. The plug and connectors to your knee control are just 4 connections total, you don't need to take the motor apart. Get some nice fresh wire on there, and don't look back.
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