Members tew45 Posted December 18, 2015 Author Members Report Posted December 18, 2015 The machine is dirty with a little surface rust. I have oiled and cleaned most bearing surfaces. I have a small problem with the bobbin holder but I am cleaning that area now and will see if I need parts. The reason I am fooling with this machine is that it was not hurt so much in the fire as the water to put it out. I have been working on this machine since I think I can Use it and I can't afford a better machine for my purposes. Now hand sewing is the best I can do and I have arthuritis in both hands and think I need a machine. Hang me but I have also thought about the Chinese shoe repair machine on the market now. Quote
Uwe Posted December 18, 2015 Report Posted December 18, 2015 To post pictures of a machine that was pulled from the smoldering remains of a factory fire after they lifted the massive H-beam that had fallen on the machine, click the "More Reply Options" button in the lower right. It will then show you options to upload picture files. Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Members tew45 Posted December 18, 2015 Author Members Report Posted December 18, 2015 OK, I finaly got my brain on straight! Quote
Moderator Art Posted December 18, 2015 Moderator Report Posted December 18, 2015 Keep in mind that you have to upload the pics, and then in a separate step post them into your reply (they will go in at the cursor location. The first time is always fun, but don't worry, you can't break anything. Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Uwe Posted December 18, 2015 Report Posted December 18, 2015 Cylinder arm machines in good working condition tend to command a significantly higher price than similar flatbed machines. If you can get this one going, good for you. Just keep an eye out for when this project machine might become more of a burden than a bargain. Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Members tew45 Posted December 18, 2015 Author Members Report Posted December 18, 2015 I think if I can just find the belt the rest will be hard cleaning and my memory on how to reassemble it. Thank You for your advice. Quote
Members tew45 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Members Report Posted December 20, 2015 I have confirmed that I need a 38 tooth belt for my 153W101. I have looked for a while and I can find no source for a 38 tooth neoprene belt. They seem to be as scarce as hens teeth! If anyone might know of a source please let me know. I also have a wheel foot on it and was considering trying to go back to the walking foot system (only needs a few parts since it has been before) but I have been told the wheel foot is very good for knife sheaves and small holsters. I also may to find a parts machine to change the sprockets for the 224195 belt. If I live long enough, I will get this machine running!!!!! Quote
Moderator Art Posted December 20, 2015 Moderator Report Posted December 20, 2015 When in doubt, go to McMaster-Carr Catalog, and have one made-up. Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members tew45 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Members Report Posted December 20, 2015 I have checked their stock and I didn't find one. I knew they made some flat belts but I didn't know they made timing belts. I had them make a belt for my tool post grinder! If I don't find a stock one I will check them. Quote
Members gottaknow Posted December 20, 2015 Members Report Posted December 20, 2015 I may have one. I'll look tomorrow. Regards, Eric Quote
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