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05-13-2013, 11:32 AM
#52
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Hi,
After reading for a while it appears that it is customary to name each machine. Mine has a serial number starting with "Y" so she is now "Yolanda". She has lived quietly in my cellar for 18 years but recently I've become interested in giving her the opportunity to shine. I will attempt to upload some pictures.
After reading for a while it appears that it is customary to name each machine. Mine has a serial number starting with "Y" so she is now "Yolanda". She has lived quietly in my cellar for 18 years but recently I've become interested in giving her the opportunity to shine. I will attempt to upload some pictures.
05-13-2013, 11:49 AM
#53
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Here goes hopefully pictures will show.[ATTACH=CONFIG]413244[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]413245[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]413246[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]413247[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]413248[/ATTACH]Image showing view under faceplate is after a cleaning session. Others are before.
05-13-2013, 01:33 PM
#54
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You have a very nice machine stitch1967. Thanks for sharing pics. I really like those RAF decals and I don't have one like that (yet!). It is so much fun to clean them up, get them oiled, and sew on these wonderful old machines. Enjoy!
05-14-2013, 03:48 PM
#56
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Hello Stitch 1967,
Nice to see another member in Britain!
Here is the link to help you date your machine. The Y prefix lasted from 1920 to 1935.
http://www.singerco.com/support/mach.../single-letter
It looks as though you are doing a good job getting all the muck off. The machine should be a good runner. Is it a hand machine or a treadle?
Nice to see another member in Britain!
Here is the link to help you date your machine. The Y prefix lasted from 1920 to 1935.
http://www.singerco.com/support/mach.../single-letter
It looks as though you are doing a good job getting all the muck off. The machine should be a good runner. Is it a hand machine or a treadle?
05-15-2013, 12:51 AM
#57
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Hi Muv,
Firstly, thanks for your very informative videos on cleaning and re-threading. I've learned so much from them.
I've dated my machine to 1934. I have a catalogue, instructions and original bill of sale receipt from 1935. Also a selection of feet. The only thing I have missing is the key to the single drawer and lid. The machine is a treadle. I have a leather belt but although it still has its staple i think it's a bit far gone to be considered serviceable. I'll try to upload a picture of one machine and table which is virtually identical to mine.[ATTACH=CONFIG]413584[/ATTACH]
My machine table was covered in horrible 1930s varnish YUK! I've completely dismantled the wooden and cast iron parts and cleaned them to the best of my ability. The wooden parts have been stripped and then sanded to beautiful bare wood and then given a good working over with quality wax furniture polish. The wood grain has really come up nicely. The cast iron parts were covered in a brown paint which had deteriorated over time. I've stripped them to bare metal and re-sprayed them with a black satin finish. Bolts appear to made of copper. I'm hoping to carry out a rebuild in the next few days but will taken pictures of individual parts first and then as the whole table. Hopefully others on this board will find this of interest.
Firstly, thanks for your very informative videos on cleaning and re-threading. I've learned so much from them.
I've dated my machine to 1934. I have a catalogue, instructions and original bill of sale receipt from 1935. Also a selection of feet. The only thing I have missing is the key to the single drawer and lid. The machine is a treadle. I have a leather belt but although it still has its staple i think it's a bit far gone to be considered serviceable. I'll try to upload a picture of one machine and table which is virtually identical to mine.[ATTACH=CONFIG]413584[/ATTACH]
My machine table was covered in horrible 1930s varnish YUK! I've completely dismantled the wooden and cast iron parts and cleaned them to the best of my ability. The wooden parts have been stripped and then sanded to beautiful bare wood and then given a good working over with quality wax furniture polish. The wood grain has really come up nicely. The cast iron parts were covered in a brown paint which had deteriorated over time. I've stripped them to bare metal and re-sprayed them with a black satin finish. Bolts appear to made of copper. I'm hoping to carry out a rebuild in the next few days but will taken pictures of individual parts first and then as the whole table. Hopefully others on this board will find this of interest.
05-15-2013, 12:59 AM
#58
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Hi Muv,
I have a question regarding the stop motion screw assembly. I'm assuming it works by pushing the balance wheel against the flange which then drives (by friction) the linkage to the needle bar. My machine's stop motion screw seems to become slack and then allows the balance wheel to spin freely. Have I done something wrong? Everything looks ok.
I have a question regarding the stop motion screw assembly. I'm assuming it works by pushing the balance wheel against the flange which then drives (by friction) the linkage to the needle bar. My machine's stop motion screw seems to become slack and then allows the balance wheel to spin freely. Have I done something wrong? Everything looks ok.
05-21-2013, 01:31 PM
#59
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Hello Stitch,
I've never quite worked out how the stop motion screw works, and I'm not sure what you are asking. When the screw is set for bobbin winding the balance wheel is supposed to spin freely, so I doubt you have done anything wrong.
I've never quite worked out how the stop motion screw works, and I'm not sure what you are asking. When the screw is set for bobbin winding the balance wheel is supposed to spin freely, so I doubt you have done anything wrong.
05-21-2013, 01:53 PM
#60
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Hi Muv,
What I meant to ask was "Why does my stop motion screw become loose of its own accord?" I think the problem has been solved by ensuring it was properly clean and oiled. It seems to function ok now. The machine sews ok, the stitch length adjuster works fine. My only remaining problem is that my bobbin winder tyre was perished and had become too slack to function. I hope to get a new one at the weekend. I just need to find something to make now! I saw your tutorial for the Diamond Jubilee item showing how you used paper to do the "1952" .Am I correct in assuming that the edging (blanket stitch??) of the numbers you did in gold thread just attached to the purple numbers themselves to prevent fraying, and did not go into the cream backing? Apologies if this is a silly question. Some very neat work.
Stitch
What I meant to ask was "Why does my stop motion screw become loose of its own accord?" I think the problem has been solved by ensuring it was properly clean and oiled. It seems to function ok now. The machine sews ok, the stitch length adjuster works fine. My only remaining problem is that my bobbin winder tyre was perished and had become too slack to function. I hope to get a new one at the weekend. I just need to find something to make now! I saw your tutorial for the Diamond Jubilee item showing how you used paper to do the "1952" .Am I correct in assuming that the edging (blanket stitch??) of the numbers you did in gold thread just attached to the purple numbers themselves to prevent fraying, and did not go into the cream backing? Apologies if this is a silly question. Some very neat work.
Stitch
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