Assistance with a Singer 66
08-10-2021, 04:11 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by JoeJr
...4. make new grease wicks (I've sued wool felt) and saturate with grease (Tri Flo or petroleum jelly), fill the ports under the tubes ...
A couple of examples -
TRI-FLOW Grease Question and https://archaicarcane.com/a-search-f...e-replacement/
It seems like, that initially, when the sewing machine world extolled the virtues of Tri-Flow that it was suggested that it could be used anywhere the Vintage Singer Lube could. A few years later, that changed for motors as it didn't work like it should.
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08-11-2021, 06:07 AM
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One more thing...
Knowing that I'm going to be sewing through at least two, if not 4 layers of canvas, along with clear vinyl material of .03 or .04 thickness, which needles would you suggest?
A lot of the leather workers seem to use Schmetz of varying sizes.
Knowing that I'm going to be sewing through at least two, if not 4 layers of canvas, along with clear vinyl material of .03 or .04 thickness, which needles would you suggest?
A lot of the leather workers seem to use Schmetz of varying sizes.
08-11-2021, 02:19 PM
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Soooo... I just realized that it appears the bobbin winder assembly is missing on mine.
Guess it's back to part shopping.
ETA: Nevermind, it looks like it's all there. It goes down to the hook on the bottom right hand corner and then up to the winder spindle.
Guess it's back to part shopping.
ETA: Nevermind, it looks like it's all there. It goes down to the hook on the bottom right hand corner and then up to the winder spindle.
Last edited by singersail; 08-11-2021 at 02:24 PM.
08-12-2021, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
Thank for a very thorough tutorial for the motor. However, I think the consensus of those that deal with them more and longer than I have, is not to use Tri-Flow for the the motors that use a wick.
A couple of examples -
TRI-FLOW Grease Question and https://archaicarcane.com/a-search-f...e-replacement/
It seems like, that initially, when the sewing machine world extolled the virtues of Tri-Flow that it was suggested that it could be used anywhere the Vintage Singer Lube could. A few years later, that changed for motors as it didn't work like it should.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)
A couple of examples -
TRI-FLOW Grease Question and https://archaicarcane.com/a-search-f...e-replacement/
It seems like, that initially, when the sewing machine world extolled the virtues of Tri-Flow that it was suggested that it could be used anywhere the Vintage Singer Lube could. A few years later, that changed for motors as it didn't work like it should.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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08-12-2021, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by singersail
One more thing...
Knowing that I'm going to be sewing through at least two, if not 4 layers of canvas, along with clear vinyl material of .03 or .04 thickness, which needles would you suggest?
A lot of the leather workers seem to use Schmetz of varying sizes.
Knowing that I'm going to be sewing through at least two, if not 4 layers of canvas, along with clear vinyl material of .03 or .04 thickness, which needles would you suggest?
A lot of the leather workers seem to use Schmetz of varying sizes.
https://littleragamuffin.com/choosin...t-size-needle/
As to brand, I have no opinion, but you could try several and if you're sewing heavy material you'll want to have plenty of needles on hand anyway!
08-12-2021, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeJr
I can only respond by suggesting a search for "sewing machine needle chart" or something similar which will give you many results including something like this
Yeah, after I posted that I started researching more yesterday. All of the numbers associated with needles was confusing me quite a bit, but I think I've got it sorted out. Thanks for that link though!
08-12-2021, 10:52 AM
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So it just arrived!!
I bought this for $99 on ebay because it was free shipping. If shipping was about $30, I figure I paid about $70 for the machine.
After plugging it up, the lamp lit right up and the machine did run. However it is extremely dry, caked up with lint and other dirt and dust, and the motor smelled a little. You know that old electrical kind of smell. The finish is in amazing shape, there isn't a lot of rust, barely any actually. The belt actually seems to be in good condition, but I'm going to look for something a little more sturdy.
Tomorrow I'll start tearing it down. A guy named Bob Fowler on youtube posted a series of videos rebuilding a 66 and I feel like I can completely take this apart with the help of those videos, and clean/buff all the parts before reassembling and oiling everything. I'll tear the lamp down as well as the motor and the foot pedal and replace all the wiring as well.
I'm super excited about this project!
I bought this for $99 on ebay because it was free shipping. If shipping was about $30, I figure I paid about $70 for the machine.
After plugging it up, the lamp lit right up and the machine did run. However it is extremely dry, caked up with lint and other dirt and dust, and the motor smelled a little. You know that old electrical kind of smell. The finish is in amazing shape, there isn't a lot of rust, barely any actually. The belt actually seems to be in good condition, but I'm going to look for something a little more sturdy.
Tomorrow I'll start tearing it down. A guy named Bob Fowler on youtube posted a series of videos rebuilding a 66 and I feel like I can completely take this apart with the help of those videos, and clean/buff all the parts before reassembling and oiling everything. I'll tear the lamp down as well as the motor and the foot pedal and replace all the wiring as well.
I'm super excited about this project!
08-12-2021, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeJr
I have about 10 machines headed your way for clean up!!
Have fun with it, and report back.
Have fun with it, and report back.
I've already got the lamp, foot pedal, and motor disassembled and prepped for cleaning. Tomorrow I start breaking down all the internal pieces!
