Maggie67

Okay,I got my screws and washers for the bed extension. I presume one washer goes in the front and the other after the screw is in the first hole, but before the extension hole. They screw in a short distance fairly easily, but to screw them in flush is tough. Is this how they are suppose to go in? Or should I use something on the screws that makes them install easier? Is there a secret here? Or do you just torque them in? I just don't want to strip the threads or something stupid. TIA.

Gerbie

Maggie- I couldn't tell you just now and may not be able to at all, but when I have time Sunday afternoon late, I will look in "My Featherweight and I" manual, to see what it shows. If no one else on the Board can tell you, you might check with Dave McCullum, (I think that's his name), he is the author of my book and has the Featherweight RX site. I need to help a dear friend after Church get everything set up in the Fellowship Hall for a wedding on Mon. afternoon, may be Monday late before I get back to you.Hope someone else can help you.

Maggie67

Thanks Gerbie, I checked on Dave McCullum's site and didn't find anything. If there is nothing in your book, I will try to email mail and ask.

oldsewnsew

was it missing screws when you got it? someone may have tried putting in screws that weren't quite the right pitch. Now they may be cross threaded. Finding Singer sized taps can be next 2 impossible. You may have to determine what size thrrads are in there now and find screws to fit.

Maggie67

Yes, the screws were missing. That was a big question I had....will they need retaped (sp) because someone cross threaded them. Thanks oldsewnsew!!