Originally Posted by
BoJangles
Cathy or any of you other knowledgeable people, Kathie S called me last night asking about a Brother her daughter picked up at a Thrift store for $15. She took the machine to a repair shop because it doesn't work just to see what is wrong with it. They said it needed to be timed, and need a bobbin case. She didn't leave the machine because she couldn't afford what they were asking to fix this $15 machine. My question - I don't have any Brothers - but, I'd bet a common 15's bobbin case would work on the Brother? Is it common for their timing to be messed up? My only experience with a Brother was 40 years ago - not a good experience - so I avoid those machines. I haven't seen the machine, nor do I know how old it is. I guess what I am asking is do these machines use a common bobbin case, and are they known for having timing issues? The one I had ages ago drove me nuts because I could never get the tension right!
Nancy
Nancy, I've had to buy a couple replacement bobbin cases for Class 15 machines and I get them from Sew Classic.
http://shop.SEW-CLASSIC.COM/Bobbin-Cases-Parts_c23.htm
Look at the machine bobbin area and see which way the finger goes and match it to the website pics. Easy, peasy:>
I've received two class 15 machines out of time, so yes it does happen. I wouldn't say they are prone to timing issues, but if you've been loved and used for many years your bound to have a grandson play with you and mess up your timing. (you know?;>) hehehe. She can get the bobbin case and then you can attempt the retiming on it? She won't be out much for sure. Though, my local repair store charges $75. Tension and timing issues are different beasts. I don't have a vintage Brother, but I've heard they are nice machines! And of course they tend to appear in all those drool worthy colors.