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09-30-2011, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by jljack
OK - Need some help with my Deluxe Sew Ezy 15 clone I just got. Here's a pic of the tension unit (not my actual machine, but a pic I found online that is identical). The spring on mine is way too long, and protrudes into the center of the face plate. The thread coming down from the uptake arm to the thread guide at the needle bar keeps getting tangled with the spring. I took the tension unit apart trying to find out how the spring is in there, but it's attached somehow...I couldn't see how, and I couldn't find a way to turn it or otherwise change it's orientation to the tensioner.
Anyone have any suggestions? I couldn't sew with it like this.
Second issue - My 15 manual says that the needle goes in flat side to the right and threads from right to left. But this machine won't pick up the bobbin thread if I thread it like that. So I turned it around - flat side to left, threaded left to right, and it worked, but skipping stitches. Anyone know which way is correct? Do I have it all wrong??
Anyone have any suggestions? I couldn't sew with it like this.
Second issue - My 15 manual says that the needle goes in flat side to the right and threads from right to left. But this machine won't pick up the bobbin thread if I thread it like that. So I turned it around - flat side to left, threaded left to right, and it worked, but skipping stitches. Anyone know which way is correct? Do I have it all wrong??
http://www.tfsr.org/publications/tec...achine_manual/
Under Section 2: Refurbishing.
Click tension mechanism, scroll down to page 8 (upper tension mechanism 15K model). Lots of pictures that could be of help to you.
Send an email to Cathy; I bet she has a spring for that.
Thanks, Monica!! That's exactly what I needed. I need to take the whole thing apart again, because the stud is turned slightly off, and my guess is that is why the tension is not working properly. And I think when I get it on right the spring will be in the right place. Great!! I so appreciate your help!
Another question....the foot controller for this makes little "arcing"sounds...but I read somewhere that this happens with the old style ones that the copper piece moves across the spring mechanisms inside. Is that correct? Is it indeed normal, or do I need to replace it with a newer style?
09-30-2011, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by jljack
Congratulations on 900 pages, Billy!! We love hanging out here to find information on our machines. My new hobby-ette is my 4 vintage machines.
Elna Supermatic - have not gone through it yet.
Singer 301a - love it and am sewing on it
Singer 99-13 - haven't touched it yet...hope to make it a hand crank.
Western Electric - just arrived, had to fix case after shipping damage. Seller said she has been sewing on it daily, and I believe it from how it looks. Will try it this coming weekend.
You all are an inspiration to me. Now I have to stop buying machines for a while, and just play with my 4. My DH about KILLED me when the Western showed up yesterday!! "Another machine??? Good thing it's pretty!"
LOL
Elna Supermatic - have not gone through it yet.
Singer 301a - love it and am sewing on it
Singer 99-13 - haven't touched it yet...hope to make it a hand crank.
Western Electric - just arrived, had to fix case after shipping damage. Seller said she has been sewing on it daily, and I believe it from how it looks. Will try it this coming weekend.
You all are an inspiration to me. Now I have to stop buying machines for a while, and just play with my 4. My DH about KILLED me when the Western showed up yesterday!! "Another machine??? Good thing it's pretty!"
LOL
09-30-2011, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
I paid $35 for my godzilla finished 128 with a bentwood case.
Karen, my 1928 Leader is a very small treadle as is my 1904 Ruby.
Karen, my 1928 Leader is a very small treadle as is my 1904 Ruby.
09-30-2011, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by MrsBoats
Ok, now I'm curious. What's the difference between blackside and godzilla finish? Is any of it the same as a crinkle finish?
And did accessories come in blackside? I've got a few that are black, not shiny silver.
And did accessories come in blackside? I've got a few that are black, not shiny silver.
I have a hemmer, and something else (although I don't remember what) that are black. I always wondered!
I wish, somewhere out there in Internetland, there was a page with ALL of the Singers on it, chronologically, so you could go look at a picture and figure out what you'd found! On a fairly regular basis, someone posts one I've never seen before.
09-30-2011, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MrsBoats
I wish, somewhere out there in Internetland, there was a page with ALL of the Singers on it, chronologically, so you could go look at a picture and figure out what you'd found! On a fairly regular basis, someone posts one I've never seen before.
http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...achines.htm#14
09-30-2011, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Ok, I need some help identifying a machine. Anyone familiar with Morse sewing machines? Got an email from my nephew asking what this machine is & if I know of anyone interested in it. Told him I would ask & see what you folks had to say. If anyone can help me with model, serial #, value, etc., I would greatly appreciate it.
09-30-2011, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Here she is!! More pics will be on my blog (second link, not the Dear Jane link) in about an hour!! :)
09-30-2011, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MrsBoats
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by MrsBoats
Ok, now I'm curious. What's the difference between blackside and godzilla finish? Is any of it the same as a crinkle finish?
And did accessories come in blackside? I've got a few that are black, not shiny silver.
And did accessories come in blackside? I've got a few that are black, not shiny silver.
I have a hemmer, and something else (although I don't remember what) that are black. I always wondered!
I wish, somewhere out there in Internetland, there was a page with ALL of the Singers on it, chronologically, so you could go look at a picture and figure out what you'd found! On a fairly regular basis, someone posts one I've never seen before.
What I meant by "simply black" is that the parts of the machine that are normally chrome or nickle plated are instead blacked like a gun barrell would be...they still put the decals on them. :)
09-30-2011, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MrsBoats
I wish, somewhere out there in Internetland, there was a page with ALL of the Singers on it, chronologically, so you could go look at a picture and figure out what you'd found! On a fairly regular basis, someone posts one I've never seen before.
http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm
It's been really handy for me several times.
09-30-2011, 01:41 PM
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[quote=jljack][quote=vintagemotif]
Another question....the foot controller for this makes little "arcing"sounds...but I read somewhere that this happens with the old style ones that the copper piece moves across the spring mechanisms inside. Is that correct? Is it indeed normal, or do I need to replace it with a newer style?
Heehee Your asking the lady that likes to remove motors from machines...although I do own a FW and 401 with their motors.
I would fix that before using it...most likely not safe.
Here is a link to Sew Classics tutorial on foot pedal repairs;
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2009/11/...r-control.aspx
Originally Posted by jljack
Another question....the foot controller for this makes little "arcing"sounds...but I read somewhere that this happens with the old style ones that the copper piece moves across the spring mechanisms inside. Is that correct? Is it indeed normal, or do I need to replace it with a newer style?
Heehee Your asking the lady that likes to remove motors from machines...although I do own a FW and 401 with their motors.
I would fix that before using it...most likely not safe.
Here is a link to Sew Classics tutorial on foot pedal repairs;
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2009/11/...r-control.aspx
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