jz

I'm not too worried about that though since other machines' belts probably can fit since it has an adjustable nut for the bracket that holds the motor. Thank goodness for nuts that you can move with your own hands.

ruthie

Nice job so far. Nice old machine, you will get lots and lots of use out of her.

hershery

Miriam your machine is cleaning up nicely. Great jop.

miriam

This machine has a long ways to go. The out side is nearly done. The works of it will be part 2 and another story. So far, I know it doesn't zig zag. The tension has not been checked. Then there is the electric unless I put it on a treadle.

I found the bobbin case. It was in the box with the accessories.

jz

You should check the electrical connections before considering changing it to a treadle operated machine. That can be a little strenuous on the legs. Sometimes the wires have come undone and/or the wire(s) can be broken. The motors themselves are pretty simple electrical motors and usually don't go bad. Also check all junctions where there can be clogs of some sort like gummy grease or thread etc. And don't force the motor to run while it may be clogged it can burn out like any other electrical motor. Good luck.

miriam

We pulled the wires because they were bare and some of the covering was exposing wires. The motor can be rebuilt - we've done it before. DH plans on all new wires to re-assemble. He's good at that kind of thing. He checks wires on everything I bring home.

jz

That's good. Did you send out the motor to be rebuilt or did your husband do it himself? Is it expensive to have the motors rebuilt?

stitchengramie

You did a wonderful job of cleaning up the sewing machine. Is that sewing machine considered a heavy duty version.

miriam

We rebuild them. DH is very handy with electric.

miriam

I would say compared to anything you can buy new it should be heavy duty. How ever I use an industrial for truly heavy duty materials. I've see a bent needle shaft before.