!s there a trick to removing the balance wheel on the singer 31-15 sewing machine?

[TheHuntressAngel]

1 minute ago, suzelle said:

No kidding! I would never have known. Better than taking a sludge hammer to it, haha!

Trust and believe those closest to me suggested I beat it off. They are only allowed to look at what I am doing. Not saying that won't work in some cases. That is how my Dad use to fix the

Television lol (imagine)?

 

[Darren Brosowski]

On rare occasions I use the gear pullers but usually a couple of "scientific taps" with a hammer and block of wood will get things moving.

[suzelle]

On 5/4/2016 at 7:01 AM, TheHuntressAngel said:

Trust and believe those closest to me suggested I beat it off. They are only allowed to look at what I am doing. Not saying that won't work in some cases. That is how my Dad use to fix the

Television lol (imagine)?

 

Your Dad was Phonzie

[suzelle]

Angel,

There are many here much more experienced than myself, although I have fixed a few things on a few machines. LOL!

Hammer, screwdriver, whatever works. But I start gently always.

Hey, I thought I'd say that you might want to keep all of the 31-15 parts, even if you plan to replace any. Reason being:

When I got my 31-15 running, I had to replace quite a few parts in and around the bobbin area. Got a new hook and a bunch of little things for it, but what I remember doing was going back to some of the original older parts I'd replaced because they just fit better and made the machine run better than the parts I'd purchased new. Not saying I did that with all the parts, but there were a few. So don't throw out anything until you know for sure.

[TheHuntressAngel]

2 hours ago, suzelle said:

Angel,

There are many here much more experienced than myself, although I have fixed a few things on a few machines. LOL!

Hammer, screwdriver, whatever works. But I start gently always.

Hey, I thought I'd say that you might want to keep all of the 31-15 parts, even if you plan to replace any. Reason being:

When I got my 31-15 running, I had to replace quite a few parts in and around the bobbin area. Got a new hook and a bunch of little things for it, but what I remember doing was going back to some of the original older parts I'd replaced because they just fit better and made the machine run better than the parts I'd purchased new. Not saying I did that with all the parts, but there were a few. So don't throw out anything until you know for sure.

Oh Trust and believe I will not throw anything away,  I have purchased the things I have come across like new cords, Belts and such, tried to purchase a new bobbin case because the one with it has a broken latch and quickly found that just because it says it will fit this machine, means nothing, so far that is the only thing I have bought that is useless.  I still have sometime before I am sitting down sewing with this one, but would like to have everything when I am ready to do that.  which means I am still looking for reputable places to buy what I know I am going to need. without getting parts that I will have to hold onto until I find someone that can use them. Thanks this is good advice for all things

Edited May 5, 2016 by TheHuntressAngel
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[TheHuntressAngel]

2 hours ago, Darren Brosowski said:

On rare occasions I use the gear pullers but usually a couple of "scientific taps" with a hammer and block of wood will get things moving.

Oh I am sure, like I said it was my dads go to for the TV