Universal Model Knb Domestic Machine

[Cascabel]

I realize that this is a long shot, but does anybody have an old Universal Model KNB domestic machine lying around ? I broke the bobbin winder on mine, and would like to replace it. I use this machine quite a lot for everything EXCEPT leather and canvas quite frequently. I know aftermarket bobbin winders are available, and I can wind them on one of my other machines, but this one has been my friend of many years, and I would like to fix it with an original part. The machine was a popular Japanese make back in the 50's and 60's, so parts would be kinda scarce.

Edited November 15, 2014 by Cascabel

[SARK9]

>>The machine was a popular Japanese make back in the 50's and 60's, so parts would be kinda scarce<<

Actually, there is a good chance that some of the other machines from that era share common parts...Most of these were manufactured by a short list of Japanese companies and rebranded/rebadged to suit the retailer or importing customers. You might inquire at:

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vintagejapansewingmachines/info

...to see if someone there knows of an original, or what parts interchange with what.

-DC

[SARK9]

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Universal-Model-KNB-Zig-Zag-Sewing-Machine-18792999.html

Says there it was also sold as some model of "Dressmaker" machine.... I know someone that has a couple of those...

-DC