Singer machine labeled 15- vs one not labeled but looks the same?
06-03-2012, 10:15 AM
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Thank you for the great pix of the mechanism, I flipped my machine today to look around, I need to purchase some machine grease for it. I noticed the manual also called for kerosene on some of the fittings if the machine had been sitting for some time. I know the kerosene will dissolve the old hardened grease to make it easier to loosen parts.
06-03-2012, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jlm5419
My 1935 Singer 15-91 does not have the model number on it. According to the manual, the feed dogs are supposed to drop, but mine do not. Maybe they need some Triflow? At any rate, reducing the pressure on the presser foot and setting the stitch length to zero allows for free motion quilting, so it's no big deal.
I have a few questions for you----how can you tell exactly what model the singer 15 is? I have friends that want to sell me their machine...I looked up the serial number...AD8?4959...there are no manuals or accessories---and it is in a
rather modern looking cabinet....is this how they came? I can send you a picture if you can possible help me....I need to
find its worth so I can know what to offer them for it....Thank you in advance.......RJ from Washington state
06-03-2012, 04:11 PM
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Ok here is a link to something on the Japanese copies but there are links to articles on the Singer 15 on that thread: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...p-t164361.html
06-05-2012, 03:32 PM
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Here is a link where you can go to determine what model your machine is: http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm. Apparently the potted motor is the what determines mine to be a 15-91. Use the serial number lists to find the main model number, and the sandman link will help with the secondary.
Originally Posted by RJ
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I have a few questions for you----how can you tell exactly what model the singer 15 is? I have friends that want to sell me their machine...I looked up the serial number...AD8?4959...there are no manuals or accessories---and it is in a
rather modern looking cabinet....is this how they came? I can send you a picture if you can possible help me....I need to
find its worth so I can know what to offer them for it....Thank you in advance.......RJ from Washington state
I have a few questions for you----how can you tell exactly what model the singer 15 is? I have friends that want to sell me their machine...I looked up the serial number...AD8?4959...there are no manuals or accessories---and it is in a
rather modern looking cabinet....is this how they came? I can send you a picture if you can possible help me....I need to
find its worth so I can know what to offer them for it....Thank you in advance.......RJ from Washington state
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