Bobbin race on 221 FW
Saw a FW for sale that has the bobbin race completely removed. Is this hard to replace and time? How many parts should there be?
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It's an expensive part and it really depends on your skill level. The machine would have to be retimed. It would cost at least $50 and likely more to get a replacement bobbin assembly. And the bobbin case alone is about $50 for an original, vintage one.
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How hard is it to learn to retime a FW. Where would you go to learn to do this?
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Some folks have taken Ray White's classes, though I've mainly learned from doing my online research and reading and spending hours and hours working on machines.
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Timing is much easier to learn in person than from books or even videos. Have taken Ray White's classes and recommend him highly. Once you are able to visualize 93/1000 of an inch, it helps. More than that, you have to learn when to see it.
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And regarding this particular FW, I would choose to wait for a complete unit. Your mileage may vary, of course.
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