Cascabel Report post Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARK9 Report post Posted November 15, 2014 >>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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARK9 Report post Posted November 17, 2014 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
