Annikita

Yes that's the issue - I had wondered if this was the fix. The thing won't budge - I was going to take it apart the other day but I think someone advised me otherwise because it might mess with the bobbin settings, but I don't think there's any other way out of this.

So the bearing DOES slide! That's what I was trying to fix. (Btw I think I do have spare washers for the wheel.) How might I go about sliding this thing? Do I have to unscrew anything nearby?

Can you describe that process for me? I can't find any references to that in any of my materials...

Yeah, I think that's what I was trying to communicate - the anatomy of this particular machine is new to me. I feel like this may be an actual defect, although that wouldn't seem to be particularly common with these. I have my eye on a similar model that has a bit more credibility (and it's painted really nicely) so I may try my luck again - I've put enough research into these that I don't think it makes sense to abandon the project entirely. I've taken antique singers apart and put them back together ALMOST successfully, so this SHOULD be within my abilities...

So here's the issue with that - my understanding is that the inner groove is supposed to fit over the bearing to the left. Well, as you can see in the pic below - that isn't possible. It does fit into the outer groove, but then once I put everything else into place, the wheel doesn't move....

So, here's the issue I'm talking about. I should have posted this first. The bearing that is typically supposed to fit the inner groove (according to the manuals/videos I've seen) can't possibly align with the groove properly. It fits the outer groove when I try to put everything together, but I think it may be inhibiting the wheel from moving properly?

OK, so I took some pics that I think demonstrate the dilemma I'm having. See where the bearing is located in relation to the inner circle? It can't possibly fit there because of the distance between the wheel mounting point and the bearing. I was able to get the wheel on (with the notch in the right place) and both bearings fit into the OUTSIDE ring, but once I secure it the wheel no longer moves....I have yet to determine if that's because of the bearings or some other issue, but I feel like the bearings are bound to be a problem.

Thank you for having faith in me...

That would actually be helpful - I realize the bearings are supposed to fit into the slots at the back of the wheel, but the inner bearing appears to be too far away from where the wheel is attached....

It didn't come with anything, but I found a manual for the same type of machine on Scribd, as well as some diagrams/videos etc.

Apologies if this has been covered in previous threads but....I couldn't find them. I was all prepared to set up my much-anticipated and very cheap Chinese Shoe Patcher this evening, but I've run into trouble very early - considering the lack of info available on this particular issue, I'm guessing it's either not common or I'm missing something obvious. (Normally I'm pretty handy, but tinkering with sewing machines is a bit new to me.) I'm trying to mount the hand wheel - I realize where the inner/outer bearers are supposed to go (as well as the small niche) but....I think the inner bearer is in the wrong place? I'll attach a photo. There are some screws to the left of it that I thought perhaps might shift some pieces, but so far none of my tools can budge them. Help would be VERY appreciated. My new hip bag isn't going to sew itself!