New member from the Philadelphia area

[New member from the Philadelphia area]

Welcome. I'm also in the Philadelphia area.

 

[Leather cutting table]

All,

I put alot of thought and received different feedback from others. I built my 31" working height table from a cut down metal warehouse rack and topped it with plywood covered by a softer 1/8" material (I forgot the name). As the light weight stiff compressed top wears out I glue down another 4x8 foot sheet of it. 

Bottom line: 1'm 5'11 inches and my perfect standing working table height is 31". When I want to sit at the table I use a very comfortable bar stool that I can rest my feet on.

Great idea using the leg extensions on the two folding tables! JOE

[Getting creative?]

All,

Did you use plasti-dip or plastic coating (liquid or aresol can) to modify walking outside and inside feet. I need to test a running jump or kick needle double compound Singer. Feet are mostly out of circulation after 103 years following production date. 

I intend to adequately mount the two feet and needle (100x16D) with a 21 or 22 number eye opening. The "D" desiginator represents diamond. Then I thread with #138 (T-130?) and begin the timing and diaganostic process of which I am simply enjoying in learning the basics of the sewing machine works/mechanics. 

Just another rabbit hole I find myself in again...one day I will sew leather using a machine!

Thanks, Joe

[Singer Model 78-1. Bought frozen to get sewing.]

The bottom rod running from pulley to the head works was stuck. Also the three vertical foot and needle shafts were stuck. With a pint of mineral oil, time and working the movement back and forth, it eventually started moving. I need a new leather treadle belt...then I will give it motorized power. Not sure what follows.

[Flashlight holster]

I like to wear a very small red led light powered by a watch battery on a necklass. I'm going to make a belt worn flashlight/multiplyers/tool pouch for a friend. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[Singer Model 78-1. Bought frozen to get sewing.]

I'm thinking about sinking the intact vintage machine into a ultrasonic cleaner. I think my tank would require turning the Singer 78-1 onto its head then turned onto its tail.

Has anyone heard of a success or failure for this short cut cleaning system on a 103 year old Singer? Or...I will start a clean up campaign for a while.....Or I can use a shop vac and compressed air hose fitting and blow out and vac the crud with the pint of mineral oil soaking on the machine right now.

I can't believe I'm doing this. I started out making belts as gifts. Now I want to try to move a bit faster on sewing machine. I only hand sewed. I have never used a sewing machine in my life.

The quicker I get the dirt out is the quicker I get to sewing!

JOE

[Singer Model 78-1. Bought frozen to get sewing.]

Hello from Philadelphia!

I found the bobbin case and bobbin. The machine is 103 years old. Does it make sense to get a new bobin case and shuttle?

Would this be an assumed part to replace when dealing with vintage machines?

[Question About Singer 78-1]

I'm confused by the layout of the older singer manuals.

Is the class 15 bobbin case and shuttle lock the same for multiple Singer vintage sewing machines? I read the bobin was a "size M."

How many bobbins and bobbin case and shuttle lock should I have on hand? Two would be better? Any guidance on this baby step to my 1st sewing maching would be appreciated. 

Now remind me why I bought a 103 year old top/needle feed jumping foot (walking foot minus the bottem race track) again as my 1st maching? I think I'm getting into learning about the fine workmanship and engineering from when we were a world at war.

 

[Question About Singer 78-1]

I put the bobbin case (224841) and the shuttle (37854) or assembly (37855) in zip loc baggie and tucked it away in a safe place. I swear I'll get religion today...Passover and Easter all in one shot...if I can find it.

However, I have the parts book printed for the 78-1 and am looking for the parts. What other singer machine has compatable shuttle bobbin case and shuttle. The 78-1 uses M sized spools (2996). I might be off on the part numbers. Any assistance is appreciated.

Is this the same assemble for the 31-19 and 31-47?

Any recommendation on where to procure? I'm looking at ebay.

 

Joe

[Question About Singer 78-1]

I'm going to take this in small bites...and see if I can have a little tinkering fun!

 

[Question About Singer 78-1]

Thanks Wizcrafts!

I think I will keep scrubbing with mineral oil. I don't want to disassemble anything yet. I think I want to get everything moving correctly then attempt to see if the machine is still timed correctly...or that is one of the plans. The other plan hasn't been developed yet.

-JOE

[Question About Singer 78-1]

I used a quart of mineral oil to unfreeze a 1920 Singer Industrial 78-1.

Rust, gunk and dust...do I use compressed air and more oil or a vacuum and more oil to clean it up?

Joe

[Lockstitch sewing machine]

Can you replace the cable with an inexpensive bicycle cable...crimp down both ends..

[Singer Model 78-1. Bought frozen to get sewing.]

Singer 78-1 verses Consew 28. How thick will the Consew 28 sew? 

My research lead me to a youtube video. This Consew 28 looks very similar to the Singer 78-1. Is this the closest example I may find for compatable manuals? The old 1920 Singer Manuals don't have good parts diagrams.

 

[Singer Model 78-1. Bought frozen to get sewing.]

All,

Took a few tweeks using a chrombook and phone...I posted 4 pictures of the Singer 78-1. What got my attention was the three drop down components that comprise the jumping foot walking foot. 

I thank WizCrafts for assembling the links to discussions on this forum.

I found most of the manusls I need...is there a service manual on this machine? 

Joe

[Singer Model 78-1. Bought frozen to get sewing.]

[Singer Model 78-1. Bought frozen to get sewing.]

So I attempted to re-size the photo's. This machine is the product prior to the 111W walking foot. I think it's called a "jump foot." Any info is apprecieted. 

[Stamping predyed veg tan]

Bruce,

I was thinking the simple green would help release the stamp easier....however, once the solution dries it looks great, stamp is set, and no staining. I don't know much about casing leather to make a good comparison. Joe

[Stamping predyed veg tan]

I followed FredK's process. I use a Harbor Freight press, liberly spray a 50/50 solution of simple green and water, let it soak in and in a few attempts I learned that too much pressure resulted in the outline of the entire stamp.

 

[Singer Model 78-1. Bought frozen to get sewing.]

I bought the frozen Singer Model 78-1. It could be a 78-3. I have no clue. I'm going to get it sewing two layers of 8 ounce veg tan. This is the jumping foot...not walking foot. MFG: Jan 1920. I oiled it generously with clear mineral. No badges, just ser#.

I forget how to resize pictures to attach.

Anyone familiar with this industrial machine.

 

[Makers Mark Branding Stamp Supplier]

I found a vender on eBay. Froto recommended him. Looked for brass stamps. I also use a H.F press.

 

[Wanted ; Shoe making tools and machines.]

Gulrok,

I'm in Philly. Do you have a leather sewing machine?

Joe

[sewing with a Jerk needle]

What is a jerk needle?

[Sharpening Round Knife Alternatives Good Enough?]

YinTex,

Yep...been a while. I used a general set of Chinese water stones. Took hours working up to 8k. I learned a ton of lessons. I have two Old Osborne Round Knives and they are razor sharp after stropping with green past from Harbor Freight.

Thanks for asking.

Joe

 

[Piece for a denim jacket]

"Great Full Dead"

Great art!