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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-02-2023, 03:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 925
Posted By 1.41

If my memory serves the large screw that's...

If my memory serves the large screw that's attached to the counterweight is threaded right handed. In other words, it loosens the opposite way normal screws loosen.

You'll need to get rid of all...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-02-2023, 02:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By 1.41

I was about to suggest that it looks like a...

I was about to suggest that it looks like a capacitor. Singer used capacitors in some of their button style foot pedals. I have an idea that they may have used them internally in Featherweights but...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-03-2023, 01:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By 1.41

If it were me, I would open up the nose of the...

If it were me, I would open up the nose of the machine so that I could see the presser bar, I would then unscrew the pressure knob at the top of the machine completely and try to move the presser bar...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-24-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,020
Posted By 1.41

Yes, I've certainly seen this on Bernina...

Yes, I've certainly seen this on Bernina machines. Remove the bed plate. On the ones I've worked on there is a button or a lever next to the bobbin that will allow the bed to pop off. Flip open the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-24-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,320
Posted By 1.41

Beautiful.

Beautiful.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-24-2023, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,232
Posted By 1.41

There is a fair bit of confusion that has been...

There is a fair bit of confusion that has been caused in this area. For what it's worth, here are my thoughts.

There are two completely different products that people call "grease" and that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2023, 09:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,205
Posted By 1.41

You tilt back the machine to change the bobbin. ...

You tilt back the machine to change the bobbin.

To remove the plate to swap it for either a straight stitch or zigzag or darning plate, you press the curved part of the plate and lift the square...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-30-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,205
Posted By 1.41

Just noticed it's a 306W. Made by Singer in...

Just noticed it's a 306W. Made by Singer in Bridgeport Connecticut in the former Wheeler and Wilson factory. Hence the "W" in tribute to Wheeler and Wilson.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-30-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,205
Posted By 1.41

I would point out one thing about the goodies,...

I would point out one thing about the goodies, and that is that these look like 15-class bobbins. They're not the correct bobbin for this machine. This machine takes "L" class bobbins which are...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-29-2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,205
Posted By 1.41

Congrats! With a bit of furniture polish on the...

Congrats! With a bit of furniture polish on the cabinet, I would say that you have a museum quality example of what I believe is one of Singer's very best machines. That double-needle is as rare as...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-26-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,646
Posted By 1.41

The more I think about this the more puzzled I...

The more I think about this the more puzzled I become.

Does anyone know whether shellac seals lead in?

Has anyone found any asbestos in any machine they've worked on?

I understand from...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-26-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,646
Posted By 1.41

I am extremely puzzled by this article. ...

I am extremely puzzled by this article. Extremely.

I thought that the vintage black machines were all coated with shellac. If there was any lead in the decals or the japanning, I would have...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-24-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,184
Posted By 1.41

Smile Right. In that case only change the needle every...

Right. In that case only change the needle every 10 hours of sewing.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-22-2023, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By 1.41

FWIW: these machines almost never go out of...

FWIW: these machines almost never go out of timing. I can't see how cleaning the hook assembly can result in a timing problem in any event.

Are you pulling the fabric when you sew? If so, the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-22-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,184
Posted By 1.41

In terms of "preventative" maintenance, here's...

In terms of "preventative" maintenance, here's what I do:

A drop of oil in each oiling hole every 8 or so hours of use.
Change the needle every 8 hours of sewing.
A drop of oil in the hook...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-23-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 871
Posted By 1.41

It makes sense to me that Singer would have had a...

It makes sense to me that Singer would have had a method to assemble their machines that didn't include trial and error. Well done!

Now, if someone who is smarter than I am could figure out how...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-20-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,013
Posted By 1.41

I'd love to see a picture of it. I've no idea...

I'd love to see a picture of it. I've no idea how old mine is. I don't believe it's any newer than the 1960's given the history that I do know, but I can't be certain of it's vintage.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-14-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,097
Posted By 1.41

From everything that I understand, re-shellacking...

From everything that I understand, re-shellacking the machine may well be pretty much as easy as polishing it with car wax. And it's pretty much guaranteed to look better.

I used car was on a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-13-2023, 10:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,097
Posted By 1.41

What a story, congrats!

What a story, congrats!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-13-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,013
Posted By 1.41

I had no idea that there were new ones available....

I had no idea that there were new ones available. Mine was made by W. Schollhorn Co. of Connecticut. It also has the name "Bernard" on one of the handles. It's a heavy tool, and extremely well made....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-11-2023, 10:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,013
Posted By 1.41

Treadle Belt Tool

I thought that people here might get a kick out of seeing this. It's a treadle belt tool with the ability to punch a hole for the staple, cut the belt and crimp the staple. It came to me with a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-10-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,554
Posted By 1.41

She makes exquisite clothing using antique...

She makes exquisite clothing using antique straight stitch machines.

Also, people made clothing for decades using straight stitch machines that didn't even have a reverse. There are techniques...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-28-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,004
Posted By 1.41

Great news. Good luck with wonderful endeavour!

Great news. Good luck with wonderful endeavour!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-26-2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,205
Posted By 1.41

Janey is right on the money. Don't fool with the...

Janey is right on the money. Don't fool with the timing. It won't work and there's no need.

If you don't want to use a 206 needle, generally on a 306 you can also just use a Singer 20U bobbin...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-26-2023, 12:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,205
Posted By 1.41

Yes, it's a 306. One of Singer's all time great...

Yes, it's a 306. One of Singer's all time great machines. This one looks like it's in fine shape, that even looks like a new belt.

One of the more intriguing things about this line of machines,...
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