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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-27-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By tomc585

Bobbin is there but no bobbin winder. Needle is...

Bobbin is there but no bobbin winder. Needle is broken. If it cleans up and stitches well by hand cranking I was thinking maybe one of those (low duty) sub $100 brushless servo motor kits. This might...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-26-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By tomc585

It's a commercial machine. Has the remains of the...

It's a commercial machine. Has the remains of the clutch motor and such but thats some bits are missing. This will get some type of motor modification, just not sure if It's worth it.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-26-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By tomc585

Here you go....

Here you go....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-26-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By tomc585

They wo'nt be pretty

They wo'nt be pretty
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-26-2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 684
Posted By tomc585

and it has the magnifying "Rocket" light! It...

and it has the magnifying "Rocket" light!
It makes me wanna make something.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-26-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 684
Posted By tomc585

Singer 99K 1955

I have been keeping the blinders on but... while helping a friend move we came across her moms 1955 Singer 99K.
The carry box is trashed but did it's job and sacrificed itself to save this machine....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-26-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By tomc585

Singer 107 W1

Saved one from a dumpster. The table caught my eye but the machine itself is all there, just no motor hooked up.
Thoughts?
Forum: Pictures
12-07-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,332
Posted By tomc585

Looks like a 158.1660 Great machine. Be gentle...

Looks like a 158.1660
Great machine. Be gentle with the reverse lever, they are hard to come by.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-07-2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By tomc585

Yes groups.io is what I meant, old habits. ...

Yes groups.io is what I meant, old habits.
those 2 pages is what I have , Thank you.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-06-2022, 05:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By tomc585

....and i have learned that every letter begins...

....and i have learned that every letter begins from the center, so just line up the fabric in the crosshairs.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-05-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By tomc585

I cleared my cookies and I was able to get onto...

I cleared my cookies and I was able to get onto the group and now have the pdf.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-05-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By tomc585

Kenmore Monogrammer Round Manual

I've finally gotten around to playing with the monogrammer on my 158.1701 which uses the round type. I have the instruction book with my oval unit but it's very different.
I have it working nicely...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-06-2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By tomc585

The new bobbin case has arrived. I was...

The new bobbin case has arrived. I was disappointed that is wasn't a Singer OEM part as it was advertised.
However, I installed it and guess what? No more nesting!
I even went as far as removing...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-03-2022, 06:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By tomc585

Sooooo after adjusting the bobbin plate the...

Sooooo after adjusting the bobbin plate the machine jammed up and I was able to remove the bobbin case/carrier with the nest attached. I was able to discover where the thread was getting hung up on....
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-03-2022, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By tomc585

Found this....keeping my fingers crossed. ...

Found this....keeping my fingers crossed.

Setting the Singer Sewing Machine Apollo Bobbin Case (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4RjqrsTE_A)
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
10-03-2022, 03:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By tomc585

So it rained all day yesterday so I dove back...

So it rained all day yesterday so I dove back into it. I've determined it has to be something within the bobbin case area causing the upper thread to hang up causing it to get pulled deep into the...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-28-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By tomc585

Singer Merrit 4525 nesting

I usually fiddle with the Kenmore machines but this fell in my lap.
I have cleaned and oiled.
Sews great then suddenly i get nesting on the bottom. I have removed the tensioner, cleaned and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-25-2021, 06:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,652
Posted By tomc585

I did manage to get a set of E Cams on ebay. My...

I did manage to get a set of E Cams on ebay. My suspicions were correct in that the C cams can be modified to fit in an E cam machine. The shaft size on the machines is whats different so drilling...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,017
Posted By tomc585

Nice find. Post some pictures of the cam...

Nice find. Post some pictures of the cam compartment with a ruler in the shots. Will need the shaft size, pin assignment and distance to the cam follower arm. That may help identify which cams may...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2021, 05:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
Posted By tomc585

is there a Model number or style I can refer to...

is there a Model number or style I can refer to so I know its compatable?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-09-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
Posted By tomc585

I've see 2 different monogram cams, some seem...

I've see 2 different monogram cams, some seem longer with full teeth end to end and another type looks shorter with the teeth not going to the ends. I'm weary of what to buy with out knowing and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-09-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
Posted By tomc585

Kenmore monogramming compatability

I have a couple of 158 zigzag machines, a 1503 and a 1701. From what I have researched the 1503 uses the rare square framed monogrammer which letter templates are rare and pricey. The 1701, I cant...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-25-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,652
Posted By tomc585

Yes, thats the photo I was using for comparison...

Yes, thats the photo I was using for comparison which lead me to believe I could modify the C cams center diameter to match the E Cam size. Its the outer diameter that may be different. I know the E...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-25-2021, 06:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,652
Posted By tomc585

Or even compare to a Singer flat disc

Or even compare to a Singer flat disc
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-23-2021, 07:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,652
Posted By tomc585

In my failed quest for type "E" cams I'm seeking...

In my failed quest for type "E" cams I'm seeking a solution. From pictures it looks like "C" type cams are similar. I dont have any to compare but can someone who has both "E" & "C" type cams compare...
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