Originally Posted by Grandmother23

Picked up a Universal Sewing Machine, Made in Japan has A61813 on it.

Also got a Free Sewing machine Co, Chicago with what looks like 8920 8or2 on the backside on a plate. Really hard to read and hoping with a little cleaning, I will be able to read it better. On the front plate it says
July 30-07
Feb 11-02 / Sept 15-08
Feb 11-02 /Dec 21-09
Oct 17-05 / Jan 4-10
July 30-07

Lauren

Originally Posted by Kitzone

Thanks Nancy ~ looked at the White site and it must be prior as the Domestic dates start at 1929. I need a hint on threading.... the metal piece under the tension thumb screw (on top of the arm) doesn't seem to have a hole to thread the thread through. Am I missing something??

I have attached a picture of the tension assembly like the one on the Domestic and it appears there should be a hole somewhere on the flat metal piece. Any hints or directions would be greatly appreciated :)

Judy

Originally Posted by San Diego Quilter

I just inherited a lovely Singer 99-13.....but with no power cord or foot pedal. I borrowed one from my featherweight just to make sure that she sews and she does! Yeah!!!!

Also - I note that the 99-13 has a hole in the case for a knee control. Alas, I've been searching (google) for about an hour and cannot find a site that lists the knee controls for sale. Anyone know where I can find the knee control, power cord, and foot petal?

Does the 99-13 use the same parts as the 66?

Thanks in advance!
Linda - San Diego Quilter

Originally Posted by mamajack3

I have a question. I just got me a FW and am so excited. She is a beauty with very little wear. When I received her the motor purrs, the needle goes up and down but it didn't sew. I changed the needle messed with the bobbin and she sewed like a champ until I ran out of bobbin thread. After I filled the bobbin she is doing the same thing. Help! I really want to play with my new toy. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Originally Posted by mamajack3

I have a question. I just got me a FW and am so excited. She is a beauty with very little wear. When I received her the motor purrs, the needle goes up and down but it didn't sew. I changed the needle messed with the bobbin and she sewed like a champ until I ran out of bobbin thread. After I filled the bobbin she is doing the same thing. Help! I really want to play with my new toy. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Originally Posted by BoJangles

Judy it is confusing, but there really is no 'hole' it is more like a thread groove or slot to get your thread between the tension plates on top. Your thread goes from the spool pin to the slot which places the thread in the tension assembly (that flat metal thing on top).

From the tension assembly (it is called the tension spring and cap) the thread goes through a hole (actual hole) called the eyelet spring on the top of the head.

Does this help?

Nancy

Originally Posted by vintagemotif

Nope, I didn't have to make the opening larger, just had to remove that narrow black plate (belt plate?) that has the large spring underneath attached to it. The machine head fits nicely into the cabinet, pins line up and all! And I did this project all on my own; my husband didn't help. It treadles a bit hard right now since the belt hits in front a small area of the machine under the bobbin winder ( I posted that picture already). I have a straight-leg treadle, but that has been modified to hold my Two Spools. If the straight-leg had a Singer, I would switch heads out to see if the Singer 328 works better in the straight-leg treadle. I think the 328 just might be design to sit in a straight-leg treadle. The belt should be more parallel to the machine than what it is now, which is why I think the straight-leg treadle would work better. This is a fun project!

Originally Posted by Kitzone

It appears that someone decided to replace the "tension spring and cap" (thank you for sharing the proper name) to make it look like it was complete. I scrounged around and found a replacement. Baffling to say the least. Also discovered about 100 yards of very old thread wrapped around the drive wheel. I was wondering if this was a way to keep the belt from slipping???

Judy

Originally Posted by Lostn51

Judy I love your Domestic, I have 2 of them now and I need to see what year my other one is. Unfortunately it is still in NO and I have to run to my BIL's to get it. But I am anxious to see it and bring it home.

I really love how nice yours is and it looks like it was well cared for. That was a wonderful score!!

Billy

Originally Posted by Kitzone

Hi Billy~ Glad you weathered the storm. I haven't heard from Glenn and wondered if anyone else has been in contact with him?

Also was wondering if you had a source for dating Domestic's? Needle bar Serial # 1429292. I'm guessing she's in 1890's. She's a little nicked here and there but you can tell that she was a SM that had been loved.

Judy