leonf

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Since we sometimes get questions about adding hand cranks to Singers. I thought I'd share a few pics.
If one wants to do this, the VSM must have a mounting boss. Some 66s, newer machines and all featherweights do not have this. It would be major work to convert them to HC.
These shots are from a dirty 99, partially stripped and will show the boss and pieces unencumbered by electrics. hand wheel or motor. The hand wheel would have to be replaced before the hand crank would be installed. One screw fits this hole. It is also this screw which lets you adjust belt tension if you are using a motor. Old news for many of you, others may find it helpful.

SteveH

if your machine does not have a boss, it can use one of these.

This is an original Singer part SIMANCO #195978


We are working on making copies

Cari-in-Oly

Thanks for posting Steve. Leon, this is what I was talking about in the other thread.

Cari

leonf

That is why I thought it was time to start one with a title. I remembered someone was working on a work around. Of course, Steve knew..

themadpatter

Steve, that is cool. Is that one of those weird singer screws for which there is no tap made? Or is it a normal screw?

SteveH

it is the same screw used on the units with a boss