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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-20-2021, 05:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,394
Posted By ThreadTheory

This board continues to amaze me. Both JoeJr and...

This board continues to amaze me. Both JoeJr and Hooligan were right. The tension uptake spring wasn't in quite the right position and the bobbin case spacer was WAY too far back. She sews like a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-16-2021, 04:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,394
Posted By ThreadTheory

A huge nest of loops on the underside. And yes!...

A huge nest of loops on the underside. And yes! The is a weird click or snap sound. Then the whole thing just stops and I have to cut it free. I'm guessing the click indicates where is going wrong?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-16-2021, 04:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,394
Posted By ThreadTheory

I've had the whole machine disassembled for...

I've had the whole machine disassembled for cleaning, so I kind of doubt it's lint. How would I get rid of a burr?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-14-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,394
Posted By ThreadTheory

Singer 66 looping thread--getting stuck on bobbin case/hook?

Thanks to this lovely board, I was able to work through the issues with my tension assembly--besides being assembled slightly backwards the beehive spring and tension disks were just worn out. New...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-08-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,615
Posted By ThreadTheory

Well, I wish I had just posted here instead of...

Well, I wish I had just posted here instead of trying to figure it out for myself. Now the tension releases when I raise the presser bar, nice as you please. Thank you!

Have to see if I can get...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-08-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,615
Posted By ThreadTheory

So, I definitely have the lift rod, and it moves...

So, I definitely have the lift rod, and it moves freely. The problem I was having with that was there was nothing for it to push against.

I think the problem I'm running into is a problem with...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-07-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,615
Posted By ThreadTheory

Thank you, for both the welcome and the quick...

Thank you, for both the welcome and the quick reply.

I have the tension tightly enough that the needle deflects slightly when I pull the thread. And it does stitch perfectly if I'm turning the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-07-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,615
Posted By ThreadTheory

Singer 66 tension trouble--perfect going slow, loops fast

Hello all.

I have a 1927 Singer 66 that I purchased and overhauled. Just very dirty from sitting in a garage for a decade. Replaced the ancient motor and wiring, but otherwise the parts were all...
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