Who uses a Pearson #6

[atexascowboy]

2 hours ago, Singermania said:

the old Singer manual test was holding the thread taut at 45 degrees and seeing if the needle slid down it, or I find if the thread is difficult to shove thru the eye of the needle then you need a bigger needle, or if it slops about then a smaller needle.   In the end the machine will sew badly with the wrong needle.

Thank you Singer.

Seeing as the 7 cord is fairly thick I will go ahead and purchase a pack of the 300s. 

Not knowing anything about sewing I am having the machine setup prior to shipping in order to bypass a lot of headaches .

 

[catskin]

[catskin]

The above post is the bobbin winder I made for my Pearson # 6.  Had trouble getting it loaded and text didn't seem to get on.  Sorry if I did something wrong  mods.

Edited December 2, 2018 by catskin

[atexascowboy]

6 minutes ago, catskin said:

Is this a homemade bobbin winder ?

[catskin]

2 minutes ago, atexascowboy said:

Is this a homemade bobbin winder ?

Yes it is.  I started with a winder from a 100 old year old sock knitter .  Made a new top shaft with pully and the part that the other end of the bobbin runs in.  I tried to post 2 pictures from different angles but got a message that I could not.   Will try to post the others on separate posts.

[atexascowboy]

1 minute ago, catskin said:

Yes it is.  I started with a winder from a 100 old year old sock knitter .  Made a new top shaft with pully and the part that the other end of the bobbin runs in.  I tried to post 2 pictures from different angles but got a message that I could not.   Will try to post the others on separate posts.

Thanks. I may have to give it a go.

[catskin]

Tried to post more pictures but got a message that I have reached my limit.  If anyone wants more pictures please private message me your email and I will email more pictures.

[MariaMS]

Hi all.  We have what I think is a Pearson HM, possibly pre  #6.  The main difference I've noticed is in the shuttle, in that it has a series of open holes and no tension springs except for the one under the bobbin, perhaps to stop the thread loosening off.  Does anyone know which model machine this is, possible date?  Also how the shuttles are threaded?  I was wondering if each hole marks 1/8 decrease in leather thickness?  TIA

Edited April 19, 2022 by MariaMS
adding more pics

[MariaMS]

The other machine we have is somewhat the worse for wear, having possibly been involved in a fire at some point in it's life...... thoughts on the model, again possibly a Pearson of some type?  I have a feeling I saw a container which could well hold some of the missing pieces, but I hold little hope of getting it back to a working machine.  I will uplift it from the Livery onto my operating table once the Singer 7-5 has a place to sit, and have a closer look.

[gordond]

2 hours ago, MariaMS said:

Hi all.  We have what I think is a Pearson HM, possibly pre  #6.  The main difference I've noticed is in the shuttle, in that it has a series of open holes and no tension springs except for the one under the bobbin, perhaps to stop the thread loosening off.  Does anyone know which model machine this is, possible date?  Also how the shuttles are threaded?  I was wondering if each hole marks 1/8 decrease in leather thickness?  TIA

 

BUSM#2.. regular arm length (could be a BUSM#1 .. literature is vague at best)..also take a look at my albums in this forum ..shows restoration of this one pictured...I also have a BUSM #2 long arm

I just pass the thread through respective holes to get the right tension.. hadn't considered thickness sewn..may impact as well.