singer featherweight $200
08-10-2018, 06:02 AM
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I agree with Cari and RotaryQueen. You might want to check https://archaicarcane.com/singerattheraces/ I think she also has a link on that page to another page about cleaning the foot controller. A youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgTnzs1U4aA I know that after watching another https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgTnzs1U4aA I know that after watching a different one from "Featherweight Shop" about a hook assembly, I had a little more confidence to fix a different problem I had with a FW.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
08-10-2018, 08:56 AM
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The archaicarchane blog posts are a fantastic resource, she walks you through everything. There are replacement cords available and not expensive. My favorite parts source is Sew Classic.
https://shop.sew-classic.com/Singer-Cords_c34.htm
Cari
https://shop.sew-classic.com/Singer-Cords_c34.htm
Cari
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08-10-2018, 05:10 PM
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A friend of mine had a foot peddle that did the same thing. We were at a class and she really needed the machine. She was desperate and I have always been a curious person, so I took it appart and did something, I can't remember what, pushed something back into place (I think) and the foot pedal worked fine after that. She didn't even need to take it to a shop.
I am not suggesting that you do this, I am only letting you know that it could be a very quick fix by someone who knows something about machinery. Or if you are a 'fixer' type person and curious like me...
I am not suggesting that you do this, I am only letting you know that it could be a very quick fix by someone who knows something about machinery. Or if you are a 'fixer' type person and curious like me...
08-10-2018, 09:07 PM
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Nova Montgomery's homepage (www.novamontgomery.com) has a lot of information about Singer Featherweights. She produces a newsletter and monthly tips about taking care of the machine. I just took a maintenance class from her that was excellent. She sells the new electronic foot controllers (and a lot of other accesssories) if you decide to go that route. I recommend Nova's Motor Lubricant.
Last edited by cflykins; 08-10-2018 at 09:15 PM.
08-10-2018, 10:12 PM
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I won't pay $10-$14 for a little tube of what's essentially vaseline. I don't care what the "experts" say against using vaseline, Singer and White both recommended it as a replacement for machine lube and no one has ever ruined a machine or motor with it.
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08-11-2018, 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltingcandy
She said it's broke anyway, so she an't make it worse.
Originally Posted by Cari-in-Oly
I won't pay $10-$14 for a little tube of what's essentially vaseline.
Anytime I need FW parts or advice I ask Kathy. Pretty sure she can disassemble and reassemble FWs in her sleep.
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