Singer 615U Deluxe Zigzag
11-09-2013, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Rodney
I just went thru the same thing on our machines. Both use a Class 66 bobbin. Until a few weeks ago I'd never used a sewing machine and was pretty clueless about them. Still clueless, just not as bad now.
I bought Singer bobbins at Walmart. There seems to be a quality control issue with the metal ones in the 4 packs. Some are larger than others in the packs. I ended up throwing a few out because they didn't fit in our machines. I think out of 8 total I was able to use 5 of them. At 4/$1 it's not a huge deal, just annoying.
Rodney
I bought Singer bobbins at Walmart. There seems to be a quality control issue with the metal ones in the 4 packs. Some are larger than others in the packs. I ended up throwing a few out because they didn't fit in our machines. I think out of 8 total I was able to use 5 of them. At 4/$1 it's not a huge deal, just annoying.
Rodney
I buy them whenever I find them at garage/estate sales or thrift stores, as they are usually sold for next to nothing.
11-10-2013, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Rodney
I just went thru the same thing on our machines. Both use a Class 66 bobbin. Until a few weeks ago I'd never used a sewing machine and was pretty clueless about them. Still clueless, just not as bad now.
I bought Singer bobbins at Walmart. There seems to be a quality control issue with the metal ones in the 4 packs. Some are larger than others in the packs. I ended up throwing a few out because they didn't fit in our machines. I think out of 8 total I was able to use 5 of them. At 4/$1 it's not a huge deal, just annoying.
Rodney
I bought Singer bobbins at Walmart. There seems to be a quality control issue with the metal ones in the 4 packs. Some are larger than others in the packs. I ended up throwing a few out because they didn't fit in our machines. I think out of 8 total I was able to use 5 of them. At 4/$1 it's not a huge deal, just annoying.
Rodney
12-30-2013, 11:49 AM
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I read this thread and I am hoping I can get some help. My mother in law just gave me her Singer 615U which she received as a graduation present. It was NEVER used. The motor/timing belt disintegrated and I need to replace it. I have not been able to find any dimensions on it such as length or width or number of teeth on the belt. Since this machine was a OCONUS item information is difficult to locate. I have the original manual and all the other original items it came with but no repair or parts information. If anyone has any information I would be grateful if you could share it.
12-30-2013, 01:16 PM
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JmeB welcome to the site. I'm not familiar with the 615U in particular. I'm not sure if the 615U is a touch & sew. I don't think it is but it was made at the same time and probably shares a lot of similarities. I just picked up a 648 touch and sew missing a few parts and found this place: http://tandtrepair.com/index.html They seem to deal a lot with machines of that vintage and may be familiar with your model.
Miriam, I just saw that post. I don't wear ear rings but if I buy more metal ones I'll keep you in mind.
Rodney
Miriam, I just saw that post. I don't wear ear rings but if I buy more metal ones I'll keep you in mind.
Rodney
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