Size 21 Needles for Model 15-91
12-18-2014, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Pudge
Oooooh. I covet a handcrank, but I can't find one in my area for any type of decent price. I envy the folks in other parts of the country who are still able to acquire vintage machines. Very little available around here. But I continue to look.
12-18-2014, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Pudge
Oooooh. I covet a handcrank........
12-18-2014, 10:58 AM
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Pudge,
The easiest way to get a hand crank machine is to assemble one. Get a 15 clone, then go to Sew-Classic and buy a spoked hand wheel, hand crank, and bobbin winder. Then swap out the parts and you'll have one.
I have a 99K set up as a hand crank. Works pretty darn good.
Joe
The easiest way to get a hand crank machine is to assemble one. Get a 15 clone, then go to Sew-Classic and buy a spoked hand wheel, hand crank, and bobbin winder. Then swap out the parts and you'll have one.
I have a 99K set up as a hand crank. Works pretty darn good.
Joe
12-18-2014, 02:13 PM
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It costs in the neighborhood of $30 to convert a machine to hand crank. If the machine already has a spoked wheel, the price goes down.
That Vickers is a good deal. If I was closer I'd jump on it.
Rodney
That Vickers is a good deal. If I was closer I'd jump on it.
Rodney
12-18-2014, 05:16 PM
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Why do you have to buy a bobbin winder? Is it because it's too hard to wind a bobbin on a handcrank?
The easiest way to get a hand crank machine is to assemble one. Get a 15 clone, then go to Sew-Classic and buy a spoked hand wheel, hand crank, and bobbin winder. Then swap out the parts and you'll have one.
I have a 99K set up as a hand crank. Works pretty darn good.
Joe[/QUOTE]
The easiest way to get a hand crank machine is to assemble one. Get a 15 clone, then go to Sew-Classic and buy a spoked hand wheel, hand crank, and bobbin winder. Then swap out the parts and you'll have one.
I have a 99K set up as a hand crank. Works pretty darn good.
Joe[/QUOTE]
12-18-2014, 08:56 PM
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12-19-2014, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Pudge
Why do you have to buy a bobbin winder? Is it because it's too hard to wind a bobbin on a handcrank?
The easiest way to get a hand crank machine is to assemble one. Get a 15 clone, then go to Sew-Classic and buy a spoked hand wheel, hand crank, and bobbin winder. Then swap out the parts and you'll have one.
I have a 99K set up as a hand crank. Works pretty darn good.
Joe
The easiest way to get a hand crank machine is to assemble one. Get a 15 clone, then go to Sew-Classic and buy a spoked hand wheel, hand crank, and bobbin winder. Then swap out the parts and you'll have one.
I have a 99K set up as a hand crank. Works pretty darn good.
Joe
Pudge,
Some of the bobbin winders from the newer machines won't work with the spoked hand wheel. The bobbin winder is integral with the belt guard so it comes as an assembly.
Joe
12-19-2014, 09:53 PM
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If my memory serves I used to cut part of the mounting bracket where the winder is adjusted on to allow for more travel with spoked handwheel. This screw can also be removed and finger pressure used to wind. I only did this on electric Singer 66, 99, 15-90 as they wouldn't sell unless I put an HC on.
Jon
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