hobbyman

hello husqvarna lovers and enthusiasts ,
i´m interested in this machine, and going to buy one, and would like to ask you to share your kind knowlege and experiences with ( automatic, viking & zig-zag ) pros and cons.
any upgrades , hacks of these machines are welcome. ( walking foot, twin nedle etc. )
if you like you can post a picture of any interesting work you´ve done with it.
thank you kindly!
george

Dressmaker

Here is a video series all about the Husqvarna 19e.
https://youtu.be/mRb9OiaEiuk
No music on this one Leon.

Mickey2

There are generic, easy to find walking feet for the old Husqvarnas. You can some times find old Husqvarna branded attachments too, but they usually require a bit of search and patience to find. I think they recommend you not to disassemble the bobbin case completely on your own, if I remember correctly it requires special tools to get it back in place correctly; so clean and lubricate around the parts best you can. I think the top of the free arm comes off with a few screws. I can't remember about twin needles, but I think both model 19 and 21 takes them. I know the later models with much the same rotary bobbin case do.

The only tedious thing I remember with this model can be the reverse button. It's a combo push-turn botton, and if it's frozen it needs repetitive applications of oil in the back, oil, push, turn, oil, push, turn, test sew, ... In the worst of case it can take a few days with special attention and a good oil to get the parts shifting smoothly. It's not difficult and long as you are aware of it, only a bit time consuming. If it's stuck in reverse, lubrication and freeing up parts are the solution.

The motor is strong and fast, especially compared to many modern machines. The motor belt is easy to sort out, if you are lucky, the machine has the two gear pulley. DIY service isn't as easy as with the old straight stitchers, but there are expert help to be found on the web and they usually clean up fine

hobbyman

thank you very much for your contribution!
of course, i´ll continue searching...
sometimes it´s a bit confusing, when i see differences between two identically branded machines like these "19e viking" ones ( see below)
btw, i own only manual of "19e zig-zag" version, but i like to learn about the other two.

leonf

[ATTACH=CONFIG]617652[/ATTACH] My Husky is a bit older. Still looking for a bobbin to fit this industrial . I had no sound at all till I remembered I had my speakers unplugged.

Mickey2

This one might fit your industrial husky leonf, but it needs further verification (I'm assuming it takes a Singer model 96 bobbin case).

All Husqvarna machines were made in Sweden. For some reason they went under the Viking brand in the US, I'm not sure why, and as far as I know the difference is only in the name.

luvstoquilt

I just bought that machine at an estate sale. She is at my favorite machine shop getting a cleaning and I am just impatiently waiting for her to come home. Dressmaker, thanks for the video. I just watched it and now I am really excited to bring her home. I name all of my machines and she is Mrs. Green after my wonderful late friend, Barry Green who would have loved her!

leonf

Thanks Mickey2, but the 96 bobbin cases don't work.

hobbyman

congratulations to your 19e! i´ve been waiting patiently for the right one for me:-)
best of luck with your work with this beautiful sewing machine!
btw, which one did you get ? automatic, viking or zig-zag?

luvstoquilt

Viking. I am going after her today!