TheHuntressAngel

Oh I am sure, like I said it was my dads go to for the TV

Oh Trust and believe I will not throw anything away, I have purchased the things I have come across like new cords, Belts and such, tried to purchase a new bobbin case because the one with it has a broken latch and quickly found that just because it says it will fit this machine, means nothing, so far that is the only thing I have bought that is useless. I still have sometime before I am sitting down sewing with this one, but would like to have everything when I am ready to do that. which means I am still looking for reputable places to buy what I know I am going to need. without getting parts that I will have to hold onto until I find someone that can use them. Thanks this is good advice for all things

Trust and believe those closest to me suggested I beat it off. They are only allowed to look at what I am doing. Not saying that won't work in some cases. That is how my Dad use to fix the Television lol (imagine)?

The wheel is off!! Suzelle, Thank you. The "Puller" is everything! LOL this was my first time using one, looks over whelming but it is not I borrowed this one but I will have one of my own in the very near future, I have decided this tool is a must for my tool chest. It's great having those that are experienced, to give you the correct advice when you need it.

Yes! I got lucky with 1 upload but that is all it is allowing me to put up and the other one is smaller, go figure but the wheel is off no complaints from me.

A very big thank you to Constabulary, Floyd, Bill, & Mikesc, Cascabeland, & Dikmen, I truly appreciate the advice you have helped more than you know Constabulary taking it off was like slicing butter I was so afraid of ruining something, I now I am enamored with jaw pullers. I followed the advice brmax gave, and went to my local Auto Zone and borrowed one for a deposit Thanks Floyd. dikman thank you for answering the removal question that is what I was afraid of just another screw I may have missed. I tried putting the link to the photos hope it works once I submit. If not it is... https://www.pinterest.com/Huntressangel/sewing-machines-vintage/ again Thank you all so much.

OK Gentlemen, Constabulary, Floyd, Bill, & Mikesc, I shall spend some time this weekend concocting a puller hopefully I will have some results to share with all of you soon. I am thankful to all of you for your help. Wish me luck. hopefully good news soon. Thank you Hunt

Bill, I think I can handle that, I actually looked on YouTube this morning after reading Constabulary's post above and now with your directions and his picture I am sure I can make one; if I really have to. This is my first restore on a vintage so I am really relearning the meaning of patience. Thank you for the design directions. Hunt soon to be making her own tools

Mikesc, I may try the heat after I get all of the oi,l and solvents off I have literally been spraying with PB blaster and using machine oil for the past month just to get the gunk off, and pieces I have gotten off cleaned and polished. A piece at a time. This balance wheel is so far the only piece I have not been able to get off with oils and patience. I am going to keeping your idea of using heat in my notebook for now. I will keep you posted I am not worried about the paint as once I have this baby humming It is going to get a total make over Thank you

Brmax, Thank you for responding. When I say wheel moves (forward and back over shaft) I mean as in turning the balance wheel, I can see that it is turning freely as it would if sewing. The end does not appear to be flared in the parts manual, or on the machine. I may end up using a puller in the end. but must try everything else first. I just need to make sure I am not going to damage anything on the inside of the machine I can not replace with so many things being obsolete today. and I do not want to purchase tools that I will not use again. I shall keep trying to post a pic, for some reason the site keeps telling me photo is to big, I'm going to resize and try in a new post. Thanks again Hunt

Constabulary, Thank you for the fast reply, I have looked at all of the diagrams and the Singer 31-15 parts list, I believe I have removed all of the screws I needed to but I am not sure as to what else if anything else there could be such as washers, or other screws, that might need to be removed. do you know if there are any others on the inside of the machine that I have missed? The wheel turns forward and back over the shaft easily (now), however I don't want to take to drastic a measure and damage anything on the inside of the machine. This is my first time trying to do this; so I am a little cautious right now. Just tired of the new machines that don't do the work they are suppose to do. All help is very much appreciated. I love your quote on "OLD CAST IRON" Thanks again Hunt

Hello all, I have searched the web and in most cases I am pointed to this site. so I have joined because I have gotten more information from the members hear than anywhere else, Thank you for that. Recently i was given a beast of a machine the Singer 31-15 and I am now going through the process of cleaning and removing all the gunk Needless to say it has become a part of the mudroom, i have oiled and used PB Blaster and lots of patience and little by little all is coming loose, and moving nicely. Tthe problem I am having is with the balance wheel, !s there a trick to removing the balance wheel on the singer 31-15 sewing machine? I have removed the 2 set screws from the collar of the wheel, and the set screw from the rear of the arm, I have also removed the arm shaft screw, from the back end of the wheel however it does not come off. Can someone tell me what I am missing please help. There is a link to pinterest with pics of the above screws removed. https://www.pinterest.com/Huntressangel/sewing-machines-vintage/