Members gottaknow Posted March 15, 2016 Author Members Report Posted March 15, 2016 Ya think that hole was punched to make sure the drip pan could be adequately oiled? What's weird about this hole is as close as the lower shaft is below the bed, there's not a scratch or anything underneath. So I'm thinking Professor Plum in the study with the lead pipe. Anyone? Quote
Members pcox Posted March 15, 2016 Members Report Posted March 15, 2016 I have seen many casting flaws over the years. I think this one slipped by the factory. They may have filled it but the patch fell out later. Repairing defects in casting is common in foundries. Really will not hurt the operation of the machine. I have Consew 28 It does not have a feed dog just a slot for the needle and inside foot to feed works well and does not leave marks on the bottom. Eric why does this have a feed dog with no presser foot over it? Quote
Members dikman Posted March 15, 2016 Members Report Posted March 15, 2016 That makes sense, it certainly hasn't been drilled and if someone had actually knocked it out I would expect there to be lots more damage because it's cast material. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members gottaknow Posted March 15, 2016 Author Members Report Posted March 15, 2016 I have seen many casting flaws over the years. I think this one slipped by the factory. They may have filled it but the patch fell out later. Repairing defects in casting is common in foundries. Really will not hurt the operation of the machine. I have Consew 28 It does not have a feed dog just a slot for the needle and inside foot to feed works well and does not leave marks on the bottom. Eric why does this have a feed dog with no presser foot over it?Yeah, I wondered the very same thing, nice catch! That left side of the upper feed dog was ground off on purpose, smooth, good angle. I'm sure someone had a reason to eliminate all but just a small portion of what feeds material through this machine. I ordered a new set today. I figured I'd use this machine to make hanger loop for our heavy wool jackets. I'm having a folder made to take 1.5" of our 26 oz wool and fold it with finished edges, 3/8" wide. The beauty of using this type of feed on wool is that I can run the upper and lower feed dogs at different speeds. When sewing wool, the bottom ply will feed in. A skinny loop comes out of the machine twisted. We can still use it, just makes it harder to cut into 5" lengths. While I'm waiting for parts, I'll round up a table and get it all set up. This machine is really clean with just a smidge of rust. I'll take some fine steel wool to the hook and stuff. Regards, Eric Quote
Members 5shot Posted March 31, 2016 Members Report Posted March 31, 2016 For some reason I can't see the pictures, but my 18 has an extra hole as well. If you can post a link to the photo I'll take a look and see if they are identical. Also, where did you find your parts? Always looking for new sources. John Quote
Members gottaknow Posted March 31, 2016 Author Members Report Posted March 31, 2016 53 minutes ago, 5shot said: For some reason I can't see the pictures, but my 18 has an extra hole as well. If you can post a link to the photo I'll take a look and see if they are identical. Also, where did you find your parts? Always looking for new sources. John All of the old pictures have seemingly disappeared after the site upgrade. Makes a lot of the threads confusing. I buy parts from Universal Sewing Supply. Regards, Eric Quote
Members 5shot Posted April 1, 2016 Members Report Posted April 1, 2016 Thanks for the info. If you happen to run into a bunch of seconds in a size 42 Short let me know! Or some Tin Pant/Chaps in a 32-34 Waist. Love me some Filson. Quote
Members 5shot Posted April 13, 2016 Members Report Posted April 13, 2016 Quick question for you...can you adjust the lift on the walking foot? I am trying to stitch through some foam, and it would be nice if the foot would go a touch higher than it does right now. Quote
Members gottaknow Posted June 9, 2016 Author Members Report Posted June 9, 2016 Finally have time to get back to this machine. I received the new top feed dogs and have placed the head into an old Singer table. The footprint was an exact match. I'm going to convert the foot lift to a chain. The only part of this machine that I found was the head itself. No table or motor. A chain lift will work nicer with less fuss. I'm still planning on setting it up to sew heavy twill binding. I'll post some pics as I get farther along. We rebuilt 2 Singer 153K103's yesterday and this was next up until my new gauge set arrives for my long arm Singer 320W. It never ends. Regards, Eric Quote
Members gottaknow Posted June 10, 2016 Author Members Report Posted June 10, 2016 Put the 18 into an old Singer stand today. Bolted on an old Singer motor, thread stand, converted the knee lift to a foot pedal. A new light and bobbin winder will complete the stand. I included some pics below, including something Singer did that unless you know specifically what it is, is a head scratcher. I have a new top feed dog ready to install after I check the timing. I should be ready to sew next week, time permitting. Regards, Eric Quote
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