Old Clutch Motor Setup - Never Saw One What Is It ?

[Back Alley]

Hello all,

I just picked up an old singer with a butcher block table and a clutch motor I never saw before.

The setup is completly separate from the motor. Can anyone tell me about this and what I might look up to check adjustments etc.

Check the pics...

Thanks

[Gump]

About the only thing about these clutches is that they have to be parralell and concentric, ie lined up top and bottom and side to side. If it runs smooth with no jumping or vibration, leave it alone and it will probably outlast the machine. Gump

[Back Alley]

Thanks Gump...

[Cobra Steve]

This is called an Atlas Clutch. This was before clutch motors. They were used in the 20's and 30's and there are many still around. The cork clutch rings are still available. Steve

[Back Alley]

Thank you Steve.

[cdthayer]

I recently sold one of these to a boot maker in Texas. It’s powering a 1939 Singer 31-15. I used the machine for a short time, test-sewing with it by making a fitted cover out of billboard vinyl.

I was impressed with the slow stitching control that I could get out of it. The new owner had thought that he would want to replace it with a Servo motor, until he tried it out. Now he’s thinking he’ll just use it as-is.

I’m going to keep my eye out for another one for me.

CD in Oklahoma

Edited May 25, 2013 by cdthayer

[Back Alley]

Thanks for that info...

The machine is a 31-15 with that same wood table. Is that rubber stick a break for the machine ?