Is this part for an Elna Supermatic or Singer (ca. 1950's)
#1
Is this part for an Elna Supermatic or Singer (ca. 1950's)
Amongst my grandmother's sewing goodies, I found this mysterious cylindrical solid steel rod and cannot figure out what it's for. She had an Elna Supermatic (ca. 1957) and multiple same era Singer's.
About this piece:
Approx 3" long
Approx 1/2" diameter
Solid metal piece
A single etched line about half way down
Etched marking "660-Y"
To be honest, I'm not certain it's even a sewing machine part, but I feel like if it is, it's related to thread -- like a thread guide of some sort.
Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9ve3RmZFGXqMq5WS6
Thank you, kindly!
About this piece:
Approx 3" long
Approx 1/2" diameter
Solid metal piece
A single etched line about half way down
Etched marking "660-Y"
To be honest, I'm not certain it's even a sewing machine part, but I feel like if it is, it's related to thread -- like a thread guide of some sort.
Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9ve3RmZFGXqMq5WS6
Thank you, kindly!
#2
I am new to this forum and not certain if the image posted...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9ve3RmZFGXqMq5WS6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9ve3RmZFGXqMq5WS6
#3
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Welcome to the QuiltingBoard. It's not like any part I've ever seen on a Singer. Based on the dimensions you've given there's room for a Singer part number, which if it were a Singer part there would be. I can't say if it's Elna part or not.
#4
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Could this be an old capacitor? Perhaps it was removed from a sewing machine motor, but saved "in case?" I've only run across one Singer motor with a capacitor (wired alongside the motor), but some had them.
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It looks like it may have connecting points on the left end where it might have been soldered.
See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMOwDH8yLUM
Last edited by 1.41; 12-02-2023 at 02:54 AM.
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It resembles the capacitor used in Supermatics but the Supermatic ones I have seen have a diagram of the circuit etched into the casing, and lettering in multiple languages. Perhaps this is a replacement capacitor manufactured by a third party.