KenmoreRulesAll

A 306 hand crank! I've never seen this done and didn't know it's possible. (And you could probably crank it faster than the stock .53 motor. ) I've found this series of machines stitches really well so congrats that you figured out a way to make it work the way you want. Any problems fitting it into the case with the crank?

Watching CL in my area for about the last 2 years or so, it seems to be a 50/50 split between black and tan. I've purchased two, both black. The 319s seem only to be in sea green two-tone (the 319W -- I never see the others here) and the 206 is only in black.

Cogito

Very Cool looking hand crank Greyfox!thanks for sharing your pix. So have you sewn anything on it yet? Please report back once you have. I didn't know you could hand crank a ZZ.

Gray fox

So far this machine, since I've gotten the needed parts, has been a joy -- of course, that's only a few days of actual use of the crank. The zigzag and cams I've played with create fine stitches. One caveat is that the bobbins must be wound somewhere else, as the tire is made to ride on the inside edge of the solid wheel. A 'Sidewinder' gizmo does the trick, barely. The stem accepts these bobbins with a good push. It would be nice if the winder moved slower.....I'll try running it with batteries instead of the plug and see if that slows it down.

Who knew playing with sewing machines could be so much fun! I will be using this machine; most of my projects are completed using multiple machines, but this one deserves its own.

Dianne in Colorado

ann31039

I've been thinking about converting one of my 66's to a hand crank (since i only have one treadle base)and no more room. You've just sold me on it.

Gray fox

The man who created this has no worries about sharing the idea. My husband took a good look at the modification, and said it was created rather simply by welding pieces where needed, and there are gaps here and there. He thinks someone who knows their way around a milling machine could fairly easily make a more elegant version. If you want to pursue this and need measurements let me know. These photos should give you a basic idea.

Dianne in Colorado

ThayerRags

That's neat. Thank you for showing it.

CD in Oklahoma