Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
#6961
After reading the posts on the Singer W9, I decided to take a break from quilter for one day and take a look at my free Singer W9 that I had sitting off to the side. It was very dirty; so, I started cleaning it. Well, I couldn't figure out why the hand wheel would only turn so far. After removing the face-plate the problem was revealed. Take a look at this.
drill bits in machine area
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#6962
#6963
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
After reading the posts on the Singer W9, I decided to take a break from quilter for one day and take a look at my free Singer W9 that I had sitting off to the side. It was very dirty; so, I started cleaning it. Well, I couldn't figure out why the hand wheel would only turn so far. After removing the face-plate the problem was revealed. Take a look at this.
#6964
Yeah, There were 4 drill bits sitting down there. I think someone didn't know how to take off the face-plate or some kids had fun dropping bits in.
While cleaning the machine, I also discovered that the screw for the needle holder is missing, one of the wires is broken, and parts of the tension (spring and nut) are missing.
I could replace them, but I already have my machines that I love to quilt with. After reading yesterdays posts, I thought it would be fun to just play with the machine for a day and see how it sews...oh well...that will have to be in the future.
While cleaning the machine, I also discovered that the screw for the needle holder is missing, one of the wires is broken, and parts of the tension (spring and nut) are missing.
I could replace them, but I already have my machines that I love to quilt with. After reading yesterdays posts, I thought it would be fun to just play with the machine for a day and see how it sews...oh well...that will have to be in the future.
#6965
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I can sew about 4-6 hrs. No it will not turn backwards. If I take the throat plate off as I did it will turn. I took the gib screw out and coludn't get any further . I think I'm afraid of hurting Her. I think there is a minute piece of thread in there some where somewhere, cant get to it . Doc told me to use only "special" thread? they didn't have that stuff then Am I not following or is it my Half Hymers??????
#6966
I cleaned out my machine the other day and found the broken tip of a needle. She sews much nicer now! And here I though I had been so careful.
#6967
I like what they did with this one! This took real imagination.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/art/2087673159.html
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/art/2087673159.html
#6968
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Yeah, There were 4 drill bits sitting down there. I think someone didn't know how to take off the face-plate or some kids had fun dropping bits in.
Nancy
#6969
Originally Posted by dunster
I like what they did with this one! This took real imagination.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/art/2087673159.html
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/art/2087673159.html
Nancy
#6970
Originally Posted by BoJangles
there was a very expensive ring inside.
Nancy
Nancy
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