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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-21-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,962
Posted By benjaminh

Thanks, Cathy

Thanks, Cathy
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-21-2015, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,962
Posted By benjaminh

Which attachment set would fit the 115?

Which attachment set would fit the 115?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-21-2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,962
Posted By benjaminh

Singer Puzzle Box Attachments

Hi everyone,
I was considering getting a singer puzzle box attachment set, as my machine didn't come with any attachments. My question was, are the attachments universal? Will any of the 1889...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-18-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,284
Posted By benjaminh

Thanks so much for all your help! This time CD...

Thanks so much for all your help! This time CD has the correct answer.
The one nut was the "jam nut off of the bolt that your presser bar lift lever pivots on". I looked up images of the machine...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-18-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,284
Posted By benjaminh

The main thing right now is to get the "presser...

The main thing right now is to get the "presser foot bar clamp" off; I've tried several types of penetrating lubricants and tried gently knocking it down with a mallet, but all to no avail. Do any of...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-18-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,284
Posted By benjaminh

Singer 115 dissasembly and reassembly help

Hi everyone,

I was working on disassembling my new singer 115 sewing machine so I could clean some parts in the head. I took off the faceplate and removed the screw from the needle “crank”. A nut...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-12-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,846
Posted By benjaminh

I would generally use the methods you (Rodney)...

I would generally use the methods you (Rodney) stated, except this faceplate has a fine checkered pattern in the "grooves". In the recessed squares is where the rust problem is; it's not major rust,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-12-2015, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,846
Posted By benjaminh

As well, do you have any suggestions for...

As well, do you have any suggestions for restoring the handwheel to some of its former glory? The chromed section has partially gone black, and the paint is flaking off in some places. I could just...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-12-2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,846
Posted By benjaminh

So my vinegar/salt method won't damage the...

So my vinegar/salt method won't damage the plating?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-12-2015, 07:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,846
Posted By benjaminh

Removing rust from faceplates

Hi guys,
How would you suggest removing the rust from the faceplate of a singer 115? I just don't know what metal it is, and don't want to damage it. Normally I would just use vinegar and salt, but...
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