New to me Chandler 305-64

[JimTimber]

Pffftttt....  Once you thread it and get the tension set right, it's just sewing.

You might want to re-work the pedal set up.  Having the throttle under the bench puts you at an odd angle to the needle unless you're bow legged.  Look at some stands/tables for the other cylinder arm machines for ideas on how to make the linkages.

Btw, the tension disk you added is cranked down way too tight unless that spring is much lighter than mine are.    And don't mess with the bobbin tension at first.  There's a lot of adjustment that can be made with the top tension to get good stitches without changing the bobbin.  My 441 will run 69 to 207 thread without any adjustment of the bobbin tension.

[Chayse]

Thanks! I am in the process of refurbing the table now, as whomever cut the end off the table. I plan to move the motor control pedal out from under the machine to a more practical location. As for the foot left pedal, it will be close by in a comfortable location. 

The tension assembly is like we put it together yesterday at the shop and will adjust accordingly when finally setting up the machine to sew. The owner handed me a couple different springs for the tension assembly, in different weights, to help in getting things dialed in...but that is a long way off.

I still have to sand/stain the top and get it mounted. Then I will focus on designing the foot control bracketry...just time, steel, and a welder at that point. All of which I have, will just have to find the time in between the rest of my 'projects'!

I appreciate all of the helpful advice that everyone has provided thus far...one of the reasons why I finally joined this group!

 

V/r,

 

Chayse 

[dikman]

You're doing well, Chayse. Now you've got to admit, isn't it a lot of fun fixing these things up?

[Chayse]

@dikman...yes, I would agree, it is fun and I do enjoy a good challenge! This isn't new to me....I have rebuilt my 1946 Atlas lathe, 1938 Atlas drill press....and although it took me 5 years, a frame off resto-mod of my 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser. Currently, I am redoing a '96 Ford Bronco for a friend...in the wings is my '80 1st generation Toyota pickup. All in do time...as we have plenty of it... 

I do like seeing the end result...a functional machine that you have helped to rebuild, giving it yet another breathe of life. I am sure my boys will probably hate me when it comes to getting rid of things when I can no longer do what I love to do.  But until then, I will continue to do what gives me peace and joy...working on such things that hopefully, will give some one else joy...and...of importance, saving a vintage machine from being recycled into things we know today....junk! Nothing is built like it was in times past. If I can save just one from the scrap heap...then I have done my job...

Thanks again to all that have provided information and insight...without one another...well...we would be clueless I think!

 

 

V,r

 

Chayse

[patria]

I feel you @dikman @Chayse

I found rebuilding / restoring old sewing machine to be addictive mainly because it is a simple challenge ahead relatively. I used to rebuild and restore vintage motorcycles before, but found it was irrelevant after my son was born and the company transferred me to another city then. Keep it up 

Edited March 27, 2017 by patria

[Littlespade]

I have the same machine and I also need the tension unit. Also I need the little tension Rod that is on top of the machine. 
Does anyone know where I could get them