Singer 97-10

[steadybrook]

Anybody using a Singer 97-10?Looking for feed back on this big machine.How do they sew,parts available?

[Anne Bonnys Locker]

I know bobbins are available as I sell them and would have to do some research to confirm that the hook and shuttle are similar to others but that is about it. Organ and Singer still list the needle as available but whether or not they actually make them is another question.

[gordond]

I have a Singer class 97 [model 97-6]....picture of it in the gallery.

they use a small or short bobbin [singer# 11910]...same as used in Singer 7-5, 7-9, 7-34....

Fairly common ..priced <US$6 ea for the original style or less for the plain generic ones [check ebay]

Needles are the issue , depending on your intended use ..

for leather ..97x4.. these are rare now

for cloth webbing ..97x3..still plenty around

link to a previous request for needles...

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=34978

there was a interesting discussion regarding this machine sometime back.

that got some enthusiastic responses against buying a old "clunker" 97

but this machine suited me at the time and should continue to do so.

[steadybrook]

Thanks for the reply. I bought another one man saddle shop and this is one of the machines,looks in good shape and runs well. Where is the picture of yours located?I will try a supplier here in Canada next week for needles. I downloaded a manual online. Looks like it was quite a machine in its time well built for industrial use.

Edited December 31, 2011 by steadybrook

[steadybrook]

Found the picture of yours in the Gallery. thanks.

[Anne Bonnys Locker]

OK, I am sort of pushing my own cart here but some of the ones on ebay are pretty rough looking. A seller outside the US might have better looking ones and even including freight they might be cheaper.

[gordond]

forgot to mention that you "can" use a 794 system needle ,but it is a shorter needle.

there is a 1000H needle [long], but of limited range and not much stock around I think..Bob Kovar would know.

Hi Darren..re: bobbins..sounds interesting....now that I remembered ...let me know what you can get as I have 3 machines that use this size..

Singer's 97-6 , 7-5 plus a ["Techsew"] 180...[well not a Techsew per se'... different brand ,but it came from the same Chinese factory]

Raphael Sewing Machine sell a bobbin ..how does this compare?

[Anne Bonnys Locker]

I have a fresh new box of 100 and they are probably comparable to what Raphael would offer.

forgot to mention that you "can" use a 794 system needle ,but it is a shorter needle.

there is a 1000H needle [long], but of limited range and not much stock around I think..Bob Kovar would know.

Hi Darren..re: bobbins..sounds interesting....now that I remembered ...let me know what you can get as I have 3 machines that use this size..

Singer's 97-6 , 7-5 plus a ["Techsew"] 180...[well not a Techsew per se'... different brand ,but it came from the same Chinese factory]

Raphael Sewing Machine sell a bobbin ..how does this compare?

[justken]

Hello!..Have had a 97-10 in shop for close to 30 years,what I learned to sew on.Good solid machine.Only problem is finding needles for it. Have never had to try to find parts for it though.It's used several times a week.Best part is,I don't ever have to worry about anyone stealing it!...Ken

[DavidMillsSaddlery]

I have one too! I love it! I have 20 or more 97x4 needles I recieved when I got it! I have several sized of needles in the 3, and I am try out using my knife sharpener to "cut" the round point needles to a diamond shape!

I have some 25 sized needles, but they wont fit the machine! I read somewher that there are different presser feet and guide parts for the smaller sized needles!

Anyone have a set they would part with?