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09-30-2012, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
I answered your post in the Main section...
09-30-2012, 04:50 PM
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Welcome, greasegizzard. Now that you have an almost vintage machine, you'll be hunting for more vintage machines like the rest of us. Your reproduction machine is very pretty.
09-30-2012, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltingweb
Underpants to you Muv...that would make me giggle too. Watched Sherlock last night and my daughter laughed when he confirmed he wasn't wearing any pants.
Does anyone know about the rod that runs from the peddle of the treadle machine to the wheel that spins the belt? One end of mine, the top end, has ball bearings and the other does not, just some sort of tape that is wound around the shaft that attaches to the rod that connects the two. It was a little noisy, had a clunk when it spun, so I investigated and found that the ball bearings were missing. Does anyone know if those can be replaced? Or, can I replace the whole rod? It's shiny and everything else is black, wondering if it's already been replaced with one that doesn't fit well.
Does anyone know about the rod that runs from the peddle of the treadle machine to the wheel that spins the belt? One end of mine, the top end, has ball bearings and the other does not, just some sort of tape that is wound around the shaft that attaches to the rod that connects the two. It was a little noisy, had a clunk when it spun, so I investigated and found that the ball bearings were missing. Does anyone know if those can be replaced? Or, can I replace the whole rod? It's shiny and everything else is black, wondering if it's already been replaced with one that doesn't fit well.
Saw your post in the Davis VF group and am assuming your troublesome pitman is off the "New" Davis VF with the orange decals. Ball bearing can be added if you know the size or possibly trial and error to see what works. The whole rod can be replaced if your fortunate enough to find the part. The tape isn't original equiptment and might be hiding other problems but if it seems to work, best to leave alone. Ball bearing are available online and industrial supplies. Good luck .
Jon
Edit--Manual doesn't say what size ball bearings only that it takes 9.
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10-01-2012, 06:03 AM
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I have mine "disassembled" at the moment, and I can see if I can measure the diameter of the ball bearings in mine if you like. Just estimating I would put them at about 3 mm in diameter.
10-01-2012, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
Welcome, greasegizzard. Now that you have an almost vintage machine, you'll be hunting for more vintage machines like the rest of us. Your reproduction machine is very pretty.
10-01-2012, 09:34 AM
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Newbie here...
I am considering adding a second machine, my choices so far are a 1950's era Singer 66-16 or Pfaff 2022,
Will the Singer be belt driven or gear driven? Did Singer make both in the 66-16, I would like the second machine to be functional I like the larger throat area of the singer, like the user friendly Pfaff... any helpful hints for me would be so appreciated!
Jo Anne B.
I am considering adding a second machine, my choices so far are a 1950's era Singer 66-16 or Pfaff 2022,
Will the Singer be belt driven or gear driven? Did Singer make both in the 66-16, I would like the second machine to be functional I like the larger throat area of the singer, like the user friendly Pfaff... any helpful hints for me would be so appreciated!
Jo Anne B.
10-01-2012, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Jo Anne B.
Newbie here...
I am considering adding a second machine, my choices so far are a 1950's era Singer 66-16 or Pfaff 2022,
Will the Singer be belt driven or gear driven? Did Singer make both in the 66-16, I would like the second machine to be functional I like the larger throat area of the singer, like the user friendly Pfaff... any helpful hints for me would be so appreciated!
Jo Anne B.
I am considering adding a second machine, my choices so far are a 1950's era Singer 66-16 or Pfaff 2022,
Will the Singer be belt driven or gear driven? Did Singer make both in the 66-16, I would like the second machine to be functional I like the larger throat area of the singer, like the user friendly Pfaff... any helpful hints for me would be so appreciated!
Jo Anne B.
10-01-2012, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by greasegizzard
I'm new to the forum. I bought a Singer sewing machine at a yard sale this weekend for $60. I was hoping someone on here might be able to give me a little information on it. I looked over it real quick for a model number, but all I found was what I think is the serial number on the bottom when I lifted it up. That number is 119198. Anything anyone can tell me about it, or any resources I can use myself will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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10-01-2012, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Jo Anne B.
Newbie here...
I am considering adding a second machine, my choices so far are a 1950's era Singer 66-16 or Pfaff 2022,
Will the Singer be belt driven or gear driven? Did Singer make both in the 66-16, I would like the second machine to be functional I like the larger throat area of the singer, like the user friendly Pfaff... any helpful hints for me would be so appreciated!
Jo Anne B.
I am considering adding a second machine, my choices so far are a 1950's era Singer 66-16 or Pfaff 2022,
Will the Singer be belt driven or gear driven? Did Singer make both in the 66-16, I would like the second machine to be functional I like the larger throat area of the singer, like the user friendly Pfaff... any helpful hints for me would be so appreciated!
Jo Anne B.
In this case, I'd go with the 66 - unless I needed the decorative stitches and IDT foot, which is really a nice accessory!
Nancy
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10-01-2012, 01:03 PM
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Jo Anne,
If you want a vintage Singer with a gear drive and a large arch you should look for a 201-2 or a 15-91. The 201 has the largest arch of them all, or so I have read. Mine sure looks like it too.
If a belt driven machine with a large arch will work, I can wholeheartedly recommend the Singer 66-16 or -18.
They are all great machines, but the 66s just won't quit sewing. I have 8 of them with the ages from 1913 to 1952 and they all sew great. Very well designed and trouble free. Easy to maintain and if the motor dies they are easy to replace. Or you can treadle it. They are excellent treadle machines too.
I don't know anything about Pfaffs so I can't comment there.
Nancy,
What is an "IDT" foot?
Joe
If you want a vintage Singer with a gear drive and a large arch you should look for a 201-2 or a 15-91. The 201 has the largest arch of them all, or so I have read. Mine sure looks like it too.
If a belt driven machine with a large arch will work, I can wholeheartedly recommend the Singer 66-16 or -18.
They are all great machines, but the 66s just won't quit sewing. I have 8 of them with the ages from 1913 to 1952 and they all sew great. Very well designed and trouble free. Easy to maintain and if the motor dies they are easy to replace. Or you can treadle it. They are excellent treadle machines too.
I don't know anything about Pfaffs so I can't comment there.
Nancy,
What is an "IDT" foot?
Joe
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