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Water bath box no longer available. Someone interested in the remaining parts for $20 + shipping? This will just cover my costs for proper packaging + Paypal fees and leave me just a few bucks. My storage space for parts is very limited and I just don´t wan to throw away parts.

W/o knowing the machine I´d assume it is a needle / hook timing problem. I would like to see this machine in action as well!!!

Thats exactly what I discovered whern I was working on a Pfaff 145. Much much more parts a (extra roller for the footlifter f.i.). Thats why I like the much simpler Singer 111w and older Duerkopp (not Duerkopp-Adler) 239 and 241 machines so much - they are much easier to work with.

Thanks for your work - too bad the pages are oil soaked it´s a bit irritating to read . I´d rather put 92 thread in the bobbin if you need a smaller size bottom thread. But if 69 thread is required for your project and it is strong enough and the bottom is not visible you of course can try it. But you for sure have to play with the thread tension.

Okay - I just have checked intl. DHL shipping rates and it makes no sense. Shipping to the US would be more than 90€ and to EU countries it would be approx 55€ as it weights more than 40 pounds when packed up If someone still wants it I´d sell it for $50 as is + shipping.

Thats correct but the only question was: "How do I adjust the tension on the bobbin." and thats what I have answered.

Left screw on the bobbin case spring - see picture. Make 1/4 turns and check again

Do you have the original instruction book or a copy? if it is an original it would be great if you could scan it and post a PDF here. There is an instruction book as PDF available but the quality is not very good. I´m sure some folks would be grateful.

Yes a 29 model w/o the stitch regulator, the spool pin is missing and the tension stud is bent as it seems. I´m not sure but seems the pin that connects the needle bar with arm lever is missing too. I would not buy it unless you are a collector and I would not pay $300.

Sell your 31-15 and buy my 96K41

Selling a nice Singer 96K41 - built in 1949 as it seems. This is just the head + some accessories. It´s a bit "like" the Singer 31-15 but the 96K41 has a rotary hook instead of a CB hook and it has reverse. This is pretty much the "Grandmother" of all the modern drop feed straight stitch machines. Condition is quite nice considering its age. Still has the original paint (not over painted) - the paint on flat bed is not badly worn off. Most of the original decals are present and in good condition. Machine is running very smooth, it has been cleaned and oiled. I have removed some dust and dirt and old hardened grease. But it of course is not clean as new. The machine is gear driven, this means it has no timing belt but shaft with 2 grease filled gear boxes which connects upper + lower shaft - both gear boxes have been cleaned and filled with new long life grease. So you probably don't have to touch them for the next years. The mechanism inside the head is pretty much the same as at my heavy duty Singer 133K2 but of course in smaller dimension. The foot lift is about 8-9mm so I would say it can sew at least 5-6mm thick materials. This of course is not a heavy duty machine but can sew garment type leather w/o problems. I will update this add tomorrow (hopefully) with some more details + information and maybe a Video I ask $75 + shipping and including all accessories (there are more than shown in the picture - I will make a list tomorrow) Will ship worldwide and take Paypal. Machine will be packed up carefully and well padded with Styrofoam. Please send me a PM if interested. Here are some quick pictures:

SOLD

YOU ARE SO RIGHT WITH THIS!!! This is off topic but a few years ago my dish washer (approx 10 years old) no longer cleaned the dishes - broke - crap - new one is expensive. Mechanic said: "Parts no longer available. You have to buy a new one (from him)". I could not believe it. So I took it to the garage and started simply cleaning the hoses and some internal parts and when I removed the pump and I found a broken pump wheel. I googled a lot and figured parts from other washers will work as a lot of them are internally the same with just different labels (like sewing machines). I found the parts number and bought a pump wheel kit on Ebay for 40€ (worth maybe 2€) but this kit fixed it and I saved 400€ for a new dish washer. And since then it is working flawless. That was a really good lesson. Since that day I always try to fix things by my self because a lot of mechanics are telling bull shit because they want to sell new "devices". And I had other similar experiences (converting a clutch motor from 380V to 220V f.i.). Most repairs are fairly simple and you can save A LOT OF MONEY when you can fix things by your self. And on top of that it is environmental protection when you fix things instead of throwing them away. Still off topic but do you know about "Planned Obsolescence" - google it! Back to topic. Sending the machine to Eric is probably the best thing you can do. But make sure you pack it up carefully and well protected. Buy some thick Styrofoam plates or extra protection and make sure the machine is not moving inside the package. Put Styrofoam plates to the bottom top and all 4 sides. Remember - the machine is heavy and really need this protection!!!! Eric - I´m pulling my hat - this is really really generous but you probably will get in 10 machines a week now

I´m sure it is but depends on the condition and setup. If it has a clutch motor you probably have to buy a new servo motor and (maybe) a speed reducer for nice slow sewing and some extra torque. The 111w156 (mistyped?) can sew up to 9mm thick materials and works best with 138 thread but some can even handle 207 thread (just as mine). I´m very please with mine (built in the 1950´s).

I honestly cannot imagine that this machine is not repairable and / or Nick-O-Sew sent you a broke machine!!! Take Eric´s (gottaknow) offer he is a sewing machine mechanic. You of course send the machine to someone you don´t know but since you can´t help your self this is probably the best idea - or you try another sewing machine mechanic or try to find a LW member in your era who can help you with it.

I think I have no parts you would need. Didn´t get new parts. I never have sewn with fiberglass thread but when the top thread breaks and the machine is threaded correctly then try a new needle or a needle 1 size larger. I´d also try to loosen the top and bottom tension a little bit. Do you wrap the thread around the tension pulley (the one before the thread regulator spring) 1/2 or 1 + 1/2 times? How old is the fiber glass thread? Is it probably "too old" to sew with it? I don´t know this type of thread so I honestly don´t know how and if it is aging. I really wanted to keep the 105 but I got it at about the same time as the BUSMC 6HM (this really was a lucky circumstance and I had to act fast) and I had to decide which one has to go. The BUSMC has much more punch and can sew much thicker + it has a needle feed (was great for the heavy tent repair) and I love vintage machines. So it was the 105 that had to go. It was also a question of $$ (glad it sold fast). The BUSMC is cool but I think a Singer 97 would suit better in my "sewing room". So in case I will find one I´d probably sell the BUSMC again. But I´ll restore it first and then.... well, I don´t know... I think I can´t let it go... too cool machine The 29K71 in NYC is a bargain and in nice condition too but sipping will probably cost a lot.

Great price for this machine - if I were on your side of the pond I´d buy it in a heartbeat. I paid more for restoration parts for my 29K71.

Hey Al - how is it going? Any progress with your machine? Have you tried my decals? Do you have new parts already?

College Sewing is a Juki dealer too.

Well, I yet have not noticed a machine where the thread is going over this pin but thats probably just me. I personally still would not go over then pin. But when Consew wants it that way and it has no effect it´s of course up to you. Anyway - Something is causing either too high top tension or too little bottom tension. Have you checked the 2 screw on the bobbin case? I´d remove them and check if there is some dirt underneath the spring then you can check if the small screws are is in proper condition. How is the thread coming off the thread spool? The guide for the threat should be straight above the thread cone. Then there is a thread pin on top of the machine - try to guide the thread through just one hole and maybe leave out one hole of the 3-hole guide neat the tension assembly. This is a try to reduce the top tension.

Nice weather this evening to I decided to soak some parts in an electrolysis bath - worked well! Some light surface rust came back quickly but the old paint and all the gunk are gone! Only the motor mount has some tough paint left. The hand wheel also has an IVI marking so I would say IVI Metallics in the UK made it for DVSG. Some pictures

I absolutely agree with TinkerTailor!!! Sooner or later you will run into the next problem. So you have to learn what is going on in your machine to help your self. It sometimes sucks badly but the better you understand your machine the more money you can safe and the sooner you can get back to work.

Your top thread should not go over this pin (see circle) just slip it between the discs and not over the pin! This most likely is your problem. The path over the pin causes extra tension.

The bobbin case has 2 screws on the spring - which one have you tuned? The right one is for attaching it to the bobbin case the and left one for altering the tension. Are both screws present and is the left one functional or is the thread probably damaged / over wound?

Now THAT is a really nice vintage clicker!!! Since it is German I want it back - NOW. I guess my grandfather forgot this one in Norway in 1945 (no he was not in Norway, he was a baker and has not served). But you are probably right a lot of machinery was melted down or got destroyed by allied air raids. Just found this one on Ebay http://www.ebay.de/itm/330747166650 maybe you can "convert" it but w/o out seeing it live I would not buy it. I also have my eyes on something vintage but have to generate some play money but I´m not in a hurry...