Members CustomDoug Posted March 7, 2012 Members Report Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) I have a swing away edge guide that I've never used (obtained in a used machine purchase) but I'm missing the two screws that hold this thing down. The bed of the Consew (model 18, that I can't seem to shut up about lately as ya'll have probably noticed) is machined for this of course but I need the screw dimensions. My wild guess is 4mm x .60(pitch) x ?(Length) . Singer part number 190J for the Singer model 16-188 should be the exact same item... but I really should be able to source this locally since it's just a simple screw really. Though it'll probably take traveling to a specialized fastener vendor. Anybody have a clue on these screws? Thank. ~ Doug Edited March 7, 2012 by CustomDoug Quote Does Anyone Know Where the Love of God Goes When the Waves Turn Minutes to Hours?
Contributing Member Ferg Posted March 8, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted March 8, 2012 Doug, Lowe's has a fairly good supply of metric screws/bolts. If you have a good Ace Hardware close to you they are more likely to have what you need. I think I remember that screw is a "4" and what we would call a fine thread. What the stores have will possibly be longer than you need, I just cut them to the length I need. A "Fastenall" store may them also. ferg I have a swing away edge guide that I've never used (obtained in a used machine purchase) but I'm missing the two screws that hold this thing down. The bed of the Consew (model 18, that I can't seem to shut up about lately as ya'll have probably noticed) is machined for this of course but I need the screw dimensions. My wild guess is 4mm x .60(pitch) x ?(Length) . Singer part number 190J for the Singer model 16-188 should be the exact same item... but I really should be able to source this locally since it's just a simple screw really. Though it'll probably take traveling to a specialized fastener vendor. Anybody have a clue on these screws? Thank. ~ Doug Quote
Members CustomDoug Posted March 8, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 8, 2012 Well I went to an Elliott's today, which is way better than the Home Depots, etc. and they only had the 4mm x .70 thread pitch. That ended up being the wrong thread count/pitch. They didn't have any other count/pitch for 4mm bolts (to my surprise). So that's why I thought about a fasteners company...but Ferg now that you mention it, I do think Lowe's may have a better selection than Home Depot. I did notice earlier today though that the small bolt that holds the needle to the needle bar - fits those holes... so I'll take it with me. And I will need them to be a little longer, but there's just empty space under the bed at this location so no problems. ~ Doug Quote Does Anyone Know Where the Love of God Goes When the Waves Turn Minutes to Hours?
Members CustomDoug Posted March 8, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 8, 2012 ... oh yea, I forgot to mention - while looking at this whole apparatus today, I realized that thumb screws would really be the most convenient choice of all. I wonder if Singer offers that, I'll have to look into it. ~ Doug Quote Does Anyone Know Where the Love of God Goes When the Waves Turn Minutes to Hours?
CowboyBob Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 Doug, This screw is a 9/64 40 tpi Bob Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members CustomDoug Posted March 8, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 8, 2012 Doug, This screw is a 9/64 40 tpi Bob Perfect. Thanks a lot Bob! I'll get a couple of temporary machine screws using that info. But it looks like Singer part number 284D is a thumb screw version for this purpose, on the list it goes I guess. ~ Doug Quote Does Anyone Know Where the Love of God Goes When the Waves Turn Minutes to Hours?
Contributing Member Ferg Posted March 8, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted March 8, 2012 Doug, Call Bob Kovar at Toledo Industrial. 1-866-362-7397. He has at least one of everything ever made for a sewing machine. BTW: Lowe's has a board attached to a post next to the Metric screws. It has "fittings" on it for your correct sizing etc. ferg ... oh yea, I forgot to mention - while looking at this whole apparatus today, I realized that thumb screws would really be the most convenient choice of all. I wonder if Singer offers that, I'll have to look into it. ~ Doug Quote
Members jack523 Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 I know this i an old post but can anyone point me in the right direction concerning a "swing-A-way edge guide" for a Juki DNU 241? Doug, Call Bob Kovar at Toledo Industrial. 1-866-362-7397. He has at least one of everything ever made for a sewing machine. BTW: Lowe's has a board attached to a post next to the Metric screws. It has "fittings" on it for your correct sizing etc. ferg Quote
Northmount Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 1332990715[/url]' post='241416']I know this i an old post but can anyone point me in the right direction concerning a "swing-A-way edge guide" for a Juki DNU 241? Take a look at this post. Lots of options. Swing away and lift up types. Guides CTG Quote
Members jack523 Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 The type of edge guide i'm looking for attaches to the head near the needle, ball bearing roller and has a spring that keeps it positioned up out of the way or down depending on use. I know this i an old post but can anyone point me in the right direction concerning a "swing-A-way edge guide" for a Juki DNU 241? Quote
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