Members steadybrook Posted January 2, 2012 Author Members Report Posted January 2, 2012 Thanks,,Good to see these old machines are still being used. Quote
Members tnawrot2 Posted January 24, 2012 Members Report Posted January 24, 2012 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? How would you use a 794 system needle in a 97-10, I am not concerned about the diameter of the needle, but the length . What would you have to adjust to compensate for the shorter needle? I tried everyplace in the US trying to find 97-4 needles without any success. Would cutting off a small piece of the shank of an old needle to compensate for the shorter length, and after putting LockTite or Super Glue on it and inserting it in the needle bar work? Quote
Members DavidMillsSaddlery Posted January 24, 2012 Members Report Posted January 24, 2012 I talked to Ron at Ferdco today! give him a call! its an easy thing to do! he knows exactly what needle to use, and you drop the need bar a little bit to get the hook on the bobbin assembly "timed" its a easy thing to do! Quote
CowboyBob Posted January 24, 2012 Report Posted January 24, 2012 Yes I've sold the 794S to people w/a 97 but I also tell you that you'll be limited to about 1/2" thickness. Bob Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members DavidMillsSaddlery Posted January 25, 2012 Members Report Posted January 25, 2012 Only quoting Ron from Ferdco, using a 794s serv-1 and dropping the needle bar down just a bit (to line up hook with the center of the groove (forgot proper term) he claims you shpould still be able to sew an inch, just lose a little of the foot lift... I haven't tried it just yet... Yes I've sold the 794S to people w/a 97 but I also tell you that you'll be limited to about 1/2" thickness. Bob Quote
Members ryano Posted January 29, 2012 Members Report Posted January 29, 2012 Hello All, Been away healing for a very long time. I also have a 97-10 that I sew with and really like the machine. You do not have to go with the 794 needle system. I use landis one needles, size 200(25) leather point. You can buy these from Eli Slayball. He ones the Landis Sales company in Illinois 217-543-3464. The 97-10 has a 3.00" needle and the landis one has a 3.50" needle. I think you all know what to do now, cut the Landis one needle down to 3.00." Remove the material from the top side, not the pointed end. lol Now the Landis one needle is longer from the thread eye to the point. Only by very little, but enough to make the needle dull. Just take a die grinder or dremel and dust the shuttle drive so the needle will clear. Only take a minute or two and is well worth it to do so. Hope this helps. Quote
Members steadybrook Posted January 29, 2012 Author Members Report Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks. Quote
Members Springerpanhead Posted October 22, 2013 Members Report Posted October 22, 2013 I believe the 97-10 and the the 7-5 use the same needle 7x4 I use mostly 27s orders@allbrands.com has all you want or call them at 1-866-255-2726 or 1-800-739-7374 Quote
Members tnawrot2 Posted October 22, 2013 Members Report Posted October 22, 2013 The 7x3 & 7x4 needle is the same as a 794 needle which won't work in a 97-10 without adjusting the needle bar, The 97-10 takes a 97-3 or a 97-4 needle which aren't made anymore. Quote
CowboyBob Posted October 23, 2013 Report Posted October 23, 2013 He's right you have to lower the needlebar down to make the 7x3 needles work & then it will sew only 1/2" do to the end of the needlebar hitting to foot.Which is ok if you don't need to sew very thick but I doubt if it'll work very good that way for most people. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
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