SteveH

and yes, the hand crank shows a past WELL done repair....

This machine does not want to give up!
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SteveH

making progress...

had to remove the rust from the joint prior to bonding
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1/2 way there
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Clean
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first JBweld Bond
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Tomorrow we drill and tap the side support plates and she should be good to go.

SteveH

the first view of the deck bonded. I think some "french love" will do wonders for the crack line.
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the underside
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We are hoping to install the side braces today at lunch.

If we are able to do that, I can assemble this Kenmore machine tonight!!!

Macybaby

for those that are interested - notice the very unique shape of the needle plate - this is a machine made by Standard.

SteveH

the repair is complete!!!! Now to do a cleanup and reassemble!

Missed the pic of drilling the holes but here is one of using a Tap to cut the threads in the hole
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here we are using a countersink bit to make space for the screw heads
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Screws in place
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TADA!
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monopas

Amazing repair!

SteveH

Not a pretty pic but shows that it does fit and close
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the only way you can see the repair (you can see the aluminum through the seam)
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Pat M.

That is so cool the way you saved the machine.

SteveH

I spent the better part of my Sunday evening playing on the Kenmore.

I am currently missing:
a handle for the handcrank (almost done with the new one)
the needle clamp
The lock nut for the top pivot screw
Set screws for the hinge pins
the back half of the top tension plate.. (gonna make a new one)

Since every part was removed and cleaned it moves like new now. I can spin the handwheel and it freewheels for a couple of rotations.

This machine was a lesson is manufacturing economy. I usually deal with very early machines that were made in the peak of the cost/quality cycle. This machines was made to be simple and cheap to manufacture. The stamped arm for the shuttle driver is a hoot.... The repair is clearly visible here.
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It slipped back on the base nicely.
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Closed up and almost ready to sew.
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the back
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the shuttle race and holder
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The "best" shot I could get to highlight the crack using flash and low angle.
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Mizkaki

WOW! Simply. WOW!