BelAir Bantam hand crank conversion
08-06-2015, 06:24 AM
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BelAir Bantam hand crank conversion
Ok...couldn't stand it, had to find one when told here they were aluminum.
This is the machine I've made for when Rob is fishing, hand cranking by the river, what could be nicer?
I got it off Goodwill auction site, I hope my snipe bid that last few seconds didn't hurt anyone's heart here..
Look at the tag that was under the machine! Now here is some added info about the BelAirs!
It took a good cleaning and a little wax. To convert it to hand crank I cannibalized my 128, it is just too heavy to be lugging to the river.
The Singer hand wheel was the same size as the mounting post so I took it to a machine shop and had it fitted. $16.00, not bad. I had to monkey with the tension a long time, but any sewing time is good, right?
I put a 1/4 inch foot on it, I noticed with the SewHandy a fabric guide is a good thing for straight sewing with a hand crank. And I added a BBQ light from Home Depot.
I think base and machine weigh about 18 pounds, will verify that, perfect for my intended use of taking fishing.
The case was filthy and I need a new setting hinge/post, but all in good time.
You know who you are, that enabled this, thank you
I am totally in love.
edited to add: I totally dispise that plastic cranking handle...any other options out there?
This is the machine I've made for when Rob is fishing, hand cranking by the river, what could be nicer?
I got it off Goodwill auction site, I hope my snipe bid that last few seconds didn't hurt anyone's heart here..
Look at the tag that was under the machine! Now here is some added info about the BelAirs!
It took a good cleaning and a little wax. To convert it to hand crank I cannibalized my 128, it is just too heavy to be lugging to the river.
The Singer hand wheel was the same size as the mounting post so I took it to a machine shop and had it fitted. $16.00, not bad. I had to monkey with the tension a long time, but any sewing time is good, right?
I put a 1/4 inch foot on it, I noticed with the SewHandy a fabric guide is a good thing for straight sewing with a hand crank. And I added a BBQ light from Home Depot.
I think base and machine weigh about 18 pounds, will verify that, perfect for my intended use of taking fishing.
The case was filthy and I need a new setting hinge/post, but all in good time.
You know who you are, that enabled this, thank you
I am totally in love.edited to add: I totally dispise that plastic cranking handle...any other options out there?
Last edited by KalamaQuilts; 08-06-2015 at 06:30 AM.
09-07-2015, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by sewbeadit
What TOGA are we talking about? I love that machine, made in Occupied Japan, had no clue there were any like that out there! Awesome.
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