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Joe, I am wondering now if it is just the nature of the beast. Does anyone have a Dressmaker like this one? [ATTACH=CONFIG]377006[/ATTACH] The machine runs along just fine and even without a special cam in it, it slows down a little and then continues to run for a bit and then slows down as if it was straining. It seems like it is in a rhythm. Do they all do that? Also Joe, does the black, built in cam stop moving at all? ~G~
Originally Posted by J Miller
(Post 5662556)
Grant,
I've got a couple other Singers I'm gonna check to see if this might be parts of their problems too. ....................... I checked my Dressmaker 7000 yesterday. The gears are in good shape and undamaged. I ran it for quite a while but could not figure out why it surges when a cam is in. I compared my machine to the pics you sent me and they are the same. I even took the spring off the cam follower and used my finger to push the follower to the cam. It still surged. So I put a stronger motor on it. No difference. I am officially stumped on this one. Looks like it just might have to go to the LSMG. Joe |
Grant,
I've got a bunch of machines that use cams. None of the slow down as the cam follower rides over the high parts of the cam. I do not think it's the nature of the beast. On mine the black built in cam never stops. Something is creating a bind somewhere, I just can't seem to find it. Singer machines with the cam drive gears such as the 413s 518s, 538, have and excentric mounting shaft that is adjustable. My #1 413 would surge until I read about the adjustment. Once I adjusted it the surging quit. I've looked the Dressmaker over and can't find any way to adjust it. I know Miriam just got one of these, but I don't know if she's done anything with it yet. Perhaps she'll tell us if we say "purty please" :D . Joe |
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I don't think I ever shared a photo of my Jones Hand Crank. Have not dated it yet. It is dusty but it does work. Yay for that...now if I can just figure out how I'm supposed to sew using one hand....
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Nancy,
The retainer spring on Joe's 500 is the same on the Singer 401, 403, and 503. Here's a close up picture of the spring. [ATTACH=CONFIG]377068[/ATTACH]
Originally Posted by BoJangles
(Post 5662581)
Thank you Joe, and thanks for the quiz! I had set my 503a on the computer table so I could compare my machine to your photo! I could not tell by looking at your photo what the problem was! Luckily I have a 503a, 2-401a's, and a 500a - but, none of them have ever had a problem with the horizontal rotary hook/bobbin assembly area! Now, if I get a horizontal rotary hook machine I will know what to look for if I do get one with issues! Nancy
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Originally Posted by jennb
(Post 5662912)
I don't think I ever shared a photo of my Jones Hand Crank. Have not dated it yet. It is dusty but it does work. Yay for that...now if I can just figure out how I'm supposed to sew using one hand....
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Jennb,
A nice machine. It should clean up beautifully. Cathy
Originally Posted by jennb
(Post 5662912)
I don't think I ever shared a photo of my Jones Hand Crank. Have not dated it yet. It is dusty but it does work. Yay for that...now if I can just figure out how I'm supposed to sew using one hand....
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Originally Posted by Mizkaki
(Post 5663190)
Nancy,
The retainer spring on Joe's 500 is the same on the Singer 401, 403, and 503. Here's a close up picture of the spring. [ATTACH=CONFIG]377068[/ATTACH] Thanks for posting the better pic. What program do you use that gives you the big arrow? None of mine do. Joe |
Originally Posted by J Miller
(Post 5662841)
Grant,
I've got a bunch of machines that use cams. None of the slow down as the cam follower rides over the high parts of the cam. I do not think it's the nature of the beast. On mine the black built in cam never stops. Something is creating a bind somewhere, I just can't seem to find it. Singer machines with the cam drive gears such as the 413s 518s, 538, have and excentric mounting shaft that is adjustable. My #1 413 would surge until I read about the adjustment. Once I adjusted it the surging quit. I've looked the Dressmaker over and can't find any way to adjust it. I know Miriam just got one of these, but I don't know if she's done anything with it yet. Perhaps she'll tell us if we say "purty please" :D . Joe |
Originally Posted by J Miller
(Post 5663458)
Cathy,
Thanks for posting the better pic. What program do you use that gives you the big arrow? None of mine do. Joe |
I haven't looked up from the bottom yet. To adjust the springy part I just loosened the two little screws and nudged it over a bit.
Joe |
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