MadCow333

^ Hoarders, lol. We need to all make money off a Hoarders: Sewing Machind Edition episode, haha. Reality shows are staged, so we could all toss in 5-10 machines and some empty cabinets stacked to the ceiling, and make it look really extreme. ;-D


I have a Singer 66-16 that I just got around to taking a look at. (I think I have owned it since summer of 2006. Seriously.) I need some assistance:

1. The bobbin winder "droops.'" This is the more modern 66 that has the stitch length lever and the backtack. It has the modern bobbin winder mechanism. That bobbin winder tire hangs so loosely that it rides on the handwheel, like all the time. Is that an adjustment or will I need to buy a spring?

2. What belt length for it? It's the original big Bakelite Singer motor, and the Alphasew 1512 belt is too short.

3. The presser foot is missing. It's standard low shank, side clamp. Does anyone have a spare to sell?

4. Handcrank conversion: I am considering it. I have a handcrank. I'd need a spoked wheel. If I buy a Chinese aftermarket spoked wheel, will I need to worry about either the bobbin winder not matching up, or the wrong bushing/collar might be on the shaft (I read someplace that if something-or-other, take the bushing off the parts machine along w/ the spoked wheel.) If I don't turn this one into a hc, I will have to buy a new cord for it plus rewire the motor b/c all the insulation is flaking off. I am afeared of electrical motors.

It's a 1945 model, with scrolled endplate and backplate. Very nice smooth action. Has a shellac finish, too, I think. I have, in the past, for Singer 127 treadle heads, just tossed them in the sink, scrubbed them clean, dried them out, and then used a brush to paint fresh shellac on them. It seemed to work okay, too.