New (to me) Minnesota S
04-30-2021, 05:47 PM
#21
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I can't really help with #2 or #3, but more than likely that is exactly what it is. See Singer 128 red felt wick? There is one post that shows how to make it with a spool pin felt. Also, posts 3 and 6 should be read and advice followed, regarding the hole on the side. It can be hard to find, but is generally plugged.
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05-01-2021, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ZombieDad
Started cleaning up the Minnesota S and I have a few questions.
1. Odd little felt pad or plug under the front slide plate. Used to oil places underneath?
2. I'm guessing that the iron piece with the wing nut is meant to catch the wooden top of the cabinet. Please let me know if I'm right.
3. I think this is the stitch setting plate, but cannot seem to remove it. Any ideas? Already tried a penetrating oil, but no luck.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Scott
1. Odd little felt pad or plug under the front slide plate. Used to oil places underneath?
2. I'm guessing that the iron piece with the wing nut is meant to catch the wooden top of the cabinet. Please let me know if I'm right.
3. I think this is the stitch setting plate, but cannot seem to remove it. Any ideas? Already tried a penetrating oil, but no luck.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Scott
2. That's what it looks like. One treadle I owned had a screw that kept the machine tight to the wood frame and it had to be removed to tilt the machine itself back..
3. Looks like the stitch length plate. I have used an appropriately sized screwdriver held firmly in the screw while giving a light tap with a hammer.
05-01-2021, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeJr
3. Looks like the stitch length plate. I have used an appropriately sized screwdriver held firmly in the screw while giving a light tap with a hammer.
Gave it a thorough cleaning last night using Goop original hand cleaner (newer versions have pumice in them). Took apart as much as I could for a two hour soak in a crock pot of water and Simple Green. Tonight I started wire brushing various unpainted parts. Buffing will be next.
Scott
05-10-2021, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
Scott, when I was researching the Minnesota S, I happened across a thread that was started by Jon. I responded as I had noticed a comment about the Minnesota S. I referred him to this thread. His response at Sears Iowa by Davis indicates that your machine does takes the Davis Shuttle & Bobbin and the Davis long needles. Occasionally you can find some original needles on ebay. There is a substitute that is round shank rather than the original flat shank that will work per Substitute needles for the Minnesota and Davis, as well as others, machines The substitute can be found at https://www.ebay.com/str/jackssmrepair?_bkw=davis+long
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Scott
05-10-2021, 06:44 AM
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Minnesota doesn't represent a Singer. A lot of manufactures made long shuttle machines. Since yours is this Davis, it will use different shuttles and needles. Also the stitch length is different. While it looks similar, most parts will not be interchangeable between the different actual manufacturers.
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