This needs some love

[Frodo]

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

[kgg]

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

[Mulesaw]

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

[Handstitched]

My 'ye olde pooter' won't open those files. Bugger 

[chuck123wapati]

get it!!!! 

[Frodo]

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?

[Quade]

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. 

[Frodo]

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

[Hags]

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. 

[fredk]

Can you get a replacement needle bar easy enough?

[Constabulary]

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

[Handstitched]

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