Vintage Sewing Machine Parts
08-01-2010, 08:52 PM
#33
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I need bobbins for my featherweight and needles for the industrial machine (70's vintage).
Also I know of a 'little ole man' (in his 90s) with a 'garage full'. If you would like to contact him, I'll get my coworker to give me the contact info. Apparently he was the long time repair person for the local sewing factory before it closed, and everyone in town brought him their old machines to refurbish or use for parts as appropriate. He worked on a couple of machines for me before he completely got out of doing it...charged me $15 for the one that was not stitching correctly and $17.50 for the one that needed the motor replaced!
Also I know of a 'little ole man' (in his 90s) with a 'garage full'. If you would like to contact him, I'll get my coworker to give me the contact info. Apparently he was the long time repair person for the local sewing factory before it closed, and everyone in town brought him their old machines to refurbish or use for parts as appropriate. He worked on a couple of machines for me before he completely got out of doing it...charged me $15 for the one that was not stitching correctly and $17.50 for the one that needed the motor replaced!
08-02-2010, 07:36 AM
#36
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Location: Nashua, NH
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My significant other has caught the vintage machine bug! Came home Saturday with a yard sale find -- a 1941 Singer Model 66-16(?). Based on what this machine needs, and what I've seen others ask for on this Board, we need:
- method of determining the exact model number (i.e., the Singer site only gave us the "66" but our search for a manual shows variations of this model)
- rubber belts (bobbin winder and main one)
- sliding bobbin plate
- machine manual (managed to find one online but a long search! Also, all the manuals feature the same black picture of the machine where the details of what the arrow is pointing to are almost impossible to see -- can you take a better picture and create your own manual??)
The machine is also terribly filthy. Perhaps you could create "kits" with suitable cleaning agent for the body, proper oil, instructions on where to oil (or include a copy of one of your tutorials), etc.
Our machine is also designed to sit in a cabinet but didn't come with one. Do you know any good woodworkers (or maybe yourself) who can build a base (that sits on a table) or, provide plans on how to build one?
That's all I can think of for now. Its wonderful that you're going into this business!! You already have potential customers who trust you!
- method of determining the exact model number (i.e., the Singer site only gave us the "66" but our search for a manual shows variations of this model)
- rubber belts (bobbin winder and main one)
- sliding bobbin plate
- machine manual (managed to find one online but a long search! Also, all the manuals feature the same black picture of the machine where the details of what the arrow is pointing to are almost impossible to see -- can you take a better picture and create your own manual??)
The machine is also terribly filthy. Perhaps you could create "kits" with suitable cleaning agent for the body, proper oil, instructions on where to oil (or include a copy of one of your tutorials), etc.
Our machine is also designed to sit in a cabinet but didn't come with one. Do you know any good woodworkers (or maybe yourself) who can build a base (that sits on a table) or, provide plans on how to build one?
That's all I can think of for now. Its wonderful that you're going into this business!! You already have potential customers who trust you!
08-02-2010, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by QBeth
My significant other has caught the vintage machine bug! Came home Saturday with a yard sale find -- a 1941 Singer Model 66-16(?). Based on what this machine needs, and what I've seen others ask for on this Board, we need:
- method of determining the exact model number (i.e., the Singer site only gave us the "66" but our search for a manual shows variations of this model)
- rubber belts (bobbin winder and main one)
- sliding bobbin plate
- machine manual (managed to find one online but a long search! Also, all the manuals feature the same black picture of the machine where the details of what the arrow is pointing to are almost impossible to see -- can you take a better picture and create your own manual??)
The machine is also terribly filthy. Perhaps you could create "kits" with suitable cleaning agent for the body, proper oil, instructions on where to oil (or include a copy of one of your tutorials), etc.
Our machine is also designed to sit in a cabinet but didn't come with one. Do you know any good woodworkers (or maybe yourself) who can build a base (that sits on a table) or, provide plans on how to build one?
That's all I can think of for now. Its wonderful that you're going into this business!! You already have potential customers who trust you!
- method of determining the exact model number (i.e., the Singer site only gave us the "66" but our search for a manual shows variations of this model)
- rubber belts (bobbin winder and main one)
- sliding bobbin plate
- machine manual (managed to find one online but a long search! Also, all the manuals feature the same black picture of the machine where the details of what the arrow is pointing to are almost impossible to see -- can you take a better picture and create your own manual??)
The machine is also terribly filthy. Perhaps you could create "kits" with suitable cleaning agent for the body, proper oil, instructions on where to oil (or include a copy of one of your tutorials), etc.
Our machine is also designed to sit in a cabinet but didn't come with one. Do you know any good woodworkers (or maybe yourself) who can build a base (that sits on a table) or, provide plans on how to build one?
That's all I can think of for now. Its wonderful that you're going into this business!! You already have potential customers who trust you!
Now if you are wanting parts PM me and then I can get back to you per your request. I can supply 3/4 of what your asking for no problem. But it has to be through PM so I can keep track of everything.
Billy
08-02-2010, 03:53 PM
#38
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Location: Cat Spring, Texas
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Hubby bought me a Bernina 850. Don't have a clue how to use it. (Semi-industrial model). Been searching all over internet for info. Ordered an instruction manual. Okay...so...it looks like it need a GOOD cleaning first of all, then maybe some parts. It is working. Will wait until I get the manual, but any info on where to look for any kind of info on this model....let me know.
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08-02-2010, 07:50 PM
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I wrote last week trying to buy an oval oil can that was original with a Feather Weight I know it will be expensive but I already bought one thru EBAY and got took .
Surprised I had no replies.
Billie, I have a candy box of parts that I was keeping until I could find someone that could use them.
Now in Can. Planned to mail to you when I get to USA due to shipping costs---not concerned about profit just didn't want them wasted.
Surprised I had no replies.
Billie, I have a candy box of parts that I was keeping until I could find someone that could use them.
Now in Can. Planned to mail to you when I get to USA due to shipping costs---not concerned about profit just didn't want them wasted.
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