Hi
I have recently inherited a Bernina 950 Sewing Machine from my Gran. She had it from new and its in lovely condition and works perfectly.
However, there is a slight issue with the Handwheel working loose after some use. Once tightened, its fine for a while, but then gets loose again. Its more irritating than anything else. After some detailed examination, I have discovered that a small part of the plastic from inside the wheel has broken loose, and some attempt had been made to repair it. This can be seen on the attached photos.
As the handwheel is no longer available and I’ve been unable to source a used one, I have not been able to compare mine with another. I don’t know if its complete, or if the broken piece is responsible for the loosening.
Has anyone experienced similar issues, or could confirm if my handwheel is complete or missing some essential component. Also, I have considered filling the cavity left by the broken plastic with epoxy putty, by way of reinforcement.
I have taken a number of photos of the handwheel both on and off the machine.
Any advice in this regard would be appreciated.
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