Members Constabulary Posted November 21, 2015 Author Members Report Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) @ EVO160 / Darren - he has none Still looking for the needle bar diameter and length of Singer 17, 18, 31, 16, 128, 96 or similar machines so I can compare the measures. Meanwhile I know the 31-15 needle bar has the correct length but for some reason I can´t figure out diameter. Singer 17 / 18 bars will most likely fit but they are a bit shorter. I don´t like ordering parts and send them back as it annoys me and the seller. Would be nice if some of you guys could pull out your calipers... Edited November 21, 2015 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
CowboyBob Posted November 21, 2015 Report Posted November 21, 2015 The 16,17 & 18 should all be the same since they are all like a 16 class,the 31 bar is .283 & 91/4" long,the 17 is .283 81/4"long ,the 96-80 is .250 ,6" long Let me know if you need info on anything else. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members Constabulary Posted November 21, 2015 Author Members Report Posted November 21, 2015 Thanks a lot Bob + Wizcrafts for replying my post and PM and taking some measures. I think I can deal with these information. Fingers crossed. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Ole South Posted November 28, 2015 Members Report Posted November 28, 2015 I know it's not on your list but Consew 28 (Singer 78-3 clone, circa 1973) diam - 7. 24 mm and roughly 21.5mm length. Diameter is digital mic'd the length is eyeball and ruler. Quote
Members pcox Posted November 28, 2015 Members Report Posted November 28, 2015 I may have a 16-88 needle bar extra. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted November 28, 2015 Author Members Report Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks Folks! @ Pcox I think they are a bit too short. Better too long than too short. @Ole South I think that would have been the closest but I already have ordered a Class 31 and Class 17 bar last week but if they don´t work the next I´ll try will be the Class 78 bar. Too bad you have not replied earlier but no problem at all Thanks anyway! Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Ole South Posted November 28, 2015 Members Report Posted November 28, 2015 I'm sorry Conny, I just saw your thread last night :/ I was guessing they were originally designed around the same time so might share similar traits. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted April 14, 2016 Author Members Report Posted April 14, 2016 Finally got the old Lady working again - bought a dial gauge to find the wobble in the upper shaft and hammered it back to almost zero wobble. Adjusted the shaft bushing a bit and finally I found a working needle bar. Actually the needle bar of a Singer 17 did the job. Seems there are different needle bar length for the same machine sometimes (maybe for special purposes). I tried a needle bar from a pretty beaten Singer 16 before but it was too short. Singer Part # 4264 needle bar in combination with a longer 135x17 needle is working fine. I´m very pleased and I again rescued some old cast iron (this one has been rescued twice actually). Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Geneva Posted August 21, 2017 Members Report Posted August 21, 2017 I hope you have found your needle bar by now. The one on my machine is 10.5 inches long and measures .373. I need to know the operating stitches per minute for this machine. Do you have any idea as to how much it weighs?? You do very nice work on your restorations. Keep up the excellent work. Regards vernon nichols Quote
Members Constabulary Posted August 21, 2017 Author Members Report Posted August 21, 2017 Working fine again. My 34K5 is not like your 34K11 - the K5 has the head part of a Singer 16 or the like and the K11 has the head part of a Singer 45K which is much heavier. The K11 is using System 328 needles (AFAIK) and my K5 is now setup for 135x17 (orig. needle system was a different). I don´t know the max stitch per minute, its not mentioned in the manual. My 34KSV5 weights approx 29Kg. Hope this helps. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
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