Singer 95-1 Leather Timing Belts

[BLW]

Hello,

I have 2 Singer 95-1's. One is converted to 16x257 from 88x1 needles and is still sewing okay with her leather timing belt in fair condition. I bought her on Ebay a few months ago not knowing about the leather timing belt design. If I had known about this design, I never would have bought her. I was remembering my former 95-10 that was gear driven...never should have sold her when I wasn't using her for a while a few years ago.

THEN...I found another one locally on Craigslist that was from the same early 1900's. It was complete with lots of accessories and the original Singer clutch motor. However, the timing belt was broken and I got the whole lot for $150 thinking she would be a parts machine.

But, being the "fixer" I am, I decided to try and replicate the timing belt. I'm working with a retired machinist friend of mine and we are close to getting to the point where we will be able to offer for sale replacement leather timing belts for the 95-1.

If you own a 95-1 and can't use her because of the broken or just worn out belt, please let me know. I'm curious to learn if there will be any demand for these belts.

Thanks for your interest!

Bob

Edited January 28, 2012 by BLW

[CowboyBob]

Singer sure made alot of great machines over the years but I'd have the think the type of belt they made for this one never held up.We all know how leather stretches after you use it..Maybe belting leather will hold up?

We do get calls for the belt once in a while & we usually end up" fixing" the machine by selling them a 44 class machine which will fit in their table,sewing thicker & use up to #138 thread since they are like a mini 31-15.

Keep us posted if you can make them work & they hold up.

Bob

[BLW]

Here's an update on my timing belt work for Singer 95-1s:

I have perfected the makHere's an update on my timing belt work for Singer 95-1s:

I have perfected the making of leather replacement timing belt. I make them better and tougher than the original Singer belts I have seen found rotted away inside these otherwise great high speed factory garment machines. The 95-1 was rated at 3,500 stitches per minute using the leather timing belt.

I sew across the glue connection and along both edges of the belt. PLUS, I test them on my 95-1 that I bought to test them at speed before I send them out to buyers.

You will find the belts for sale on Ebay and can see a YouTube video of how to install a replacement belt in to a 95-1.ing of leather replacement timing belt. I make them better and tougher than the original Singer belts I have seen found rotted away inside these otherwise great high speed factory garment machines. The 95-1 was rated at 3,500 stitches per minute using the leather timing belt.

I sew across the glue connection and along both edges of the belt. PLUS, I test them on my 95-1 that I bought to test them at speed before I send them out to buyers. The attached photo is a reinforced and tested timing belt for a Singer 95-1.

You will find the belts for sale on Ebay and can see a YouTube video of how to install a replacement belt in to a 95-1.