J Miller

Claudia,

Yes the hand crank kits from Sew-Classic are Chinese. I've read several comments from people who have used them and the worst I heard was that the Chinese hand crank doesn't crank as smooth as a real Singer would.

I have no experience with them yet, so I'm just repeating what I read.

Joe

lovelyl

I believe that Guy Baker at http://www.sewingmachineparts.net/ has a couple of hand cranks that are vintage. Not sure which machines they fit...

J Miller

Thanks, I appreciate your appreciation.

I watched a war movie with Clint Eastwood once and he had a saying: "Adapt, Improvise, Overcome" I'm afraid since I've never been realllllly financially well off I'd had to do a lot of that.

:->Joe

nstitches4u

Great job! It was worth it. Your machine is a beauty.

purplefiend

Claudiak,
The Singer hand crank won't work on your New Home, the motor mount isn't in the right place and the handwheel shaft is longer.

Nagi

Joe, you are just one of a kind. I love to read all your stories~~You are a winner, keep on doing it.

jimsjunque

Joe, how do you put a new hole in the treadle belt? The old on has ripped out. Also what to use on the sewing machine to gently remove old oil and dirt; leaving the decals on my 66. Thanks

J Miller

Jim, I used a square burr on my Dremel tool. Cuts right through the leather and leaves a nice neat hole. To clean the machine use sewing machine oil and cotton balls or soft flannel type cloth. There are several threads here by MUV and Skip ( Glenn) on cleaning and touching up the old machines. I'm having trouble with the forum format now so just do a search. MUV's threads on in a sticky at the top of the page so they should be easy to find. Joe

frudemoo

Joe, you are hardcore and awesome. So much effort, perseverance and ultimately, dedication to getting the right result.... And look at what you created! Bellissima!

Caroline S

DREMEL tool with the square burr! Why did I not think of that??? So much easier than using a pointed awl or a hammer and nail. Again, I will be using one of your great ideas.