Singer 211 Restoration

[arjon]

This is amazing. I have the same machine, it's nice to see someone else with one. Looking forward to seeing more contributions from you. Very nice work.

[Hypomelanistic]

Hi Arjon thats awesome I am glad you enjoyed the pictures.  I have a question for you (or anyone else who might also have a similar machine).  Do you happen to know where the "Feed Driving Eccentric Connection Oil Tube" hooks up on the bottom of the machine?  Mine was falling apart when I got it so I am not sure.  The "Feed Driving Eccentric Connection" (i circled in blue) of course moves depending on the stitch length.  That makes me think if i hook the felt to it (there is a hole on the top of it that maybe the end of the felt could be stuffed into) it might eventually break because of the movement.  Any insights?  Thanks a ton for the help.  

[Handstitched]

@Hypomelanistic Can't help you with the oil tubes unfortunately , thats totally foreign to me.

Are you going to restore the  old table, or get a new one?  

HS

[Hypomelanistic]

@Handstitched I don't have a plan for the table yet but I think the original is too far gone.  

[Handstitched]

Yep, looking closer  at the pic, it looks water damaged . 

[Scoutmom103]

Nice work.   Where did you find the oil wick felt?

[Hypomelanistic]

@Handstitched I think you're right about the water damage.  I have some maple butcher block table tops I got at an auction that I think I will use.

 

@Scoutmom103 The felt wick I used is McMaster Carr part number 8767K21.

[Jbeck]

This is beautiful work. I just got a Singer 211 that needs some work. Do you happen to have a 3D models of the mounting bracket and drive wheel and a model number for the motor you used? I'd be curious to see what the cost would be to replicate parts of what you've done. Thank you!

[Quade]

I installed a Sailrite Worker B motor on the back of my 211 for a short while. It got in the way of tilting the machine back for maintenance so, I ended up switching to a conventional servo.