CFM Frodo Posted November 14, 2022 CFM Report Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) Come pick it up, it’s free the man said looks like night mare Edited January 6, 2023 by Northmount Replaced web files with jpegs Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
kgg Posted November 15, 2022 Report Posted November 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Frodo said: Come pick it up, it’s free I'd say tough love, but it maybe a gem in the rough. A good winter's project as it is a walking foot machine. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members Mulesaw Posted November 15, 2022 Members Report Posted November 15, 2022 I really don't think it looks that bad. There is a lot of dust n it, but that can be cleaned away with a bit of soap and water and then a light oiling will help. It looks like it has been stored in a dry place, so there is just a bit of rust on the cast parts below the table, but as long as the mechanics haven't been subjected to water it'll be good. In short, a great find! looking forward to see the progress. brgds Jonas Quote
Members Handstitched Posted November 15, 2022 Members Report Posted November 15, 2022 My 'ye olde pooter' won't open those files. Bugger Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 15, 2022 CFM Report Posted November 15, 2022 get it!!!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM Frodo Posted January 6, 2023 Author CFM Report Posted January 6, 2023 Update Road trip yesterday and we picked up the Rex. The machine was froze upthpe whelk would move about a 1/4” Brought it home and poured penetrating oil all over it. Then removed the needle bar cover the needle bar seems to be bent like something dropped on the machine. I disconnected the needle bar and the machine will make revolutions so, question is how am I going to remove that needle bar? Bent at the top I am thinking about cutting it in half and going that route. Suggestions? Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members Quade Posted January 6, 2023 Members Report Posted January 6, 2023 Is there enough sticking out to put a sleeve or socket over it and unbend? On my Singer, the needle bar runs inside a sleeve and the sleeve is held in place with a set-screw. If yours was the same, I might remove the set screw and tap the needle bar out sleeve and all. I'm thinking you're going to have to replace the bar so nipping it in two to get it out is probably not a bad idea. Quote
CFM Frodo Posted January 7, 2023 Author CFM Report Posted January 7, 2023 Got it out, I am not a sewing machine technician by ANY means. This was hard. Tried oiling and penetrating oil over nite nope Tried heat, NOPE Drilled out some angle iron, drilled holes and inserted all thread. Tightened the nut and push the bar up NOPE so I cut it in 3 pieces, chamfered the middle piece and used it as a drift pin to drive the top piec out HURRAY !!! It is out Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members Hags Posted January 7, 2023 Members Report Posted January 7, 2023 The Rex has a pretty good reputation. I bought a 1951 pfaff 131 boat anchor. Dang that thing is heavy. The stitch adjustment was locked up. Used penetrating oil and heat. Worked for me, too bad you were not so lucky. Quote Not so retired RN. Living on the Washington Peninsula.
Contributing Member fredk Posted January 7, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted January 7, 2023 Can you get a replacement needle bar easy enough? Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Constabulary Posted January 7, 2023 Members Report Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) Some years ago I was in about the same situation when I was hunting for a Singer 34K NB: https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/66729-singer-needle-bar-i-could-use-some-help/ The REX here is a clone of the Singer 16-188. NB in the Class 16-188 parts list is # 4264 so this should work: https://www.ebay.com/itm/292096957975 You may find it from other dealers too. EDIT: And don`t forget the needle bar clamp. I would also order some needle plate screws and 1 or 2 new check springs or a complete tension unit, 1 or 2 bobbin cases and a new CB hook just to have spares on hand when needed. The parts are not really expensive. Edited January 7, 2023 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Handstitched Posted January 8, 2023 Members Report Posted January 8, 2023 I've seen so many restores on this site, just proves nothing is impossible I can't help but notice the remains of what looks like a sump gasket sitting on the bed, and a tube of gasket sealer . Should look quite good when its finished HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
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