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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-03-2019, 11:05 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 6,522
    Posted By OilandThread

    The brush is mounted on the end of a spring. The...

    The brush is mounted on the end of a spring. The screw in caps compress the springs so that the brushes brush against the commutator mounted on the drive shaft of the motor. No oil, grease or other...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-13-2019, 12:01 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 3,856
    Posted By OilandThread

    Hi It's hard to tell without having hands on...

    Hi
    It's hard to tell without having hands on the machine. This could be a problem with the thread rather than the machine. If you happen to be using a large spool of cross wound thread this could...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-05-2019, 12:40 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,865
    Posted By OilandThread

    If Singer made the part it will likely be stamped...

    If Singer made the part it will likely be stamped "Singer" or "SiManCo" alongside a part number. If you don't see either of these then it may be an after market part.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-15-2019, 06:58 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 4,115
    Posted By OilandThread

    Lizzie Lennard blogged about the one she made and...

    Lizzie Lennard blogged about the one she made and gave detailed instructions. Her's was based on the dimensions of a Singer bentwood case so it should fit any full sized Singer machine

    Part 1...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-15-2018, 03:32 AM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 9,294
    Posted By OilandThread

    Hi Jim Great to hear that you enjoyed your...

    Hi Jim
    Great to hear that you enjoyed your first treadle and VS experiences. A lot of throw away comments about long bobbin machines put people off them. My first machine - given to me - was a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-10-2018, 11:25 PM
    Replies: 27
    Views: 9,294
    Posted By OilandThread

    The Singer 27 is a serious and capable machine. ...

    The Singer 27 is a serious and capable machine. Singer’s VS machines from this period are easy to use, inherently reliable with a decent supply of new and second hand spares. For the sake of...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-26-2018, 05:07 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,728
    Posted By OilandThread

    Hi Congratulations on joining. I am a new...

    Hi
    Congratulations on joining. I am a new member too.

    The machine in the photographs is a 15-91 so congratulations you have a very good sewing machine and you have the original instructions for...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-24-2018, 07:23 AM
    Replies: 0
    Views: 747
    Posted By OilandThread

    Singer 15K112 adjusting Arm Shaft play

    I’ve recently taken ownership of a 15K112 that I am checking over. I’ve got to the stage where the machine is sewing well but is a little noisy - it makes a sort of slapping noise.

    After initial...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-24-2018, 02:44 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 2,484
    Posted By OilandThread

    That is a very elegant looking machine. Thank...

    That is a very elegant looking machine. Thank you for sharing the pictures
    G
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-18-2018, 12:17 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,527
    Posted By OilandThread

    Winding a bobbin is one of life's little...

    Winding a bobbin is one of life's little pleasures surely?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-18-2018, 02:30 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 6,870
    Posted By OilandThread

    Hi Thanks for the response. The original...

    Hi
    Thanks for the response. The original manual wasn't with the machine so I purchased a PDF of the manual for 15K110, 15K111 and 15K112 (mine is the 15K112; solid handwheel and belt drive electric...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-18-2018, 12:44 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 6,870
    Posted By OilandThread

    Hi Thanks for the response I'm not exactly...

    Hi
    Thanks for the response
    I'm not exactly sure where I should be looking for these tiny holes. Are they easy to miss? Some photographs would be great if you get the chance.

    I think this...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-16-2018, 01:46 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 6,870
    Posted By OilandThread

    Singer Sewing Motor BAK 4 12

    I have just acquired a circa 1957 Singer 15K with a late version of this motor fitted and am wondering if lubrication is part of the maintenance schedule. There are no obvious grease points on the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-16-2018, 01:39 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 17,854
    Posted By OilandThread

    I have a Singer 15K80 (fixed feed dogs and no...

    I have a Singer 15K80 (fixed feed dogs and no reverse) which left Kilbowie wearing a serial number allocated in 1957!
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