Members humanshoes Posted March 19, 2018 Members Report Posted March 19, 2018 Hello all. Does anyone here know where in the world I might be able to buy a looper (part #95967) for my Singer 91K5 glove sewing machine. I know that this is probably an impossible quest, but I thought I'd throw it out here anyway. Thanks!
Rockoboy Posted March 19, 2018 Report Posted March 19, 2018 Depending on where you are based, do you want to go international, where have you tried? So many questions that might assist with getting an answer for you. I am sure you will find, the more you share, the luckier you will be! Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members shoepatcher Posted March 19, 2018 Members Report Posted March 19, 2018 Try Ralph's in Denver, Colorado. That bought a lot of discontinued parts that Singer was getting rid of. glenn
Members shoepatcher Posted March 19, 2018 Members Report Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) Also, I would see about getting the part made. They can 3D a part out of stainless steel, bronze, aluminum, copper, titanium and other metals today. Really quite amazing what can be built today with 3D printers. glenn Edited March 19, 2018 by shoepatcher missed something
Members humanshoes Posted March 20, 2018 Author Members Report Posted March 20, 2018 Thanks for the helpful suggestions folks. I will try anywhere in the world to get this part. I have tried most of the US parts supplier's and the folks in the UK, but not Ralph's. I'll give them a call tomorrow so thanks much for that lead. Also, I'm trying to source a local machinist, gunsmith, or anyone else that may be able to make the part. No luck so far. The looper is tiny as it has to fit into the top of the very narrow post. I was using this machine for the first time on a table set up with a Consew servo motor. Something went wrong with the motor speed control and it ramped up to full speed which the 100+ year old machine just couldn't handle. The needle torqued and rammed down into the looper and, of course, the rest is history. Needless to say, I will never trust another Consew motor.
Members trash treasure Posted March 21, 2018 Members Report Posted March 21, 2018 Have you thought about trying to get a looper from one of these Chinese glove machines, and seeing if it might fit, or at least be adapted ? The Chinese often copy and modify existing designs for their sewing machines, and who knows, maybe the looper is the same - Stranger things have happened ........ The model number giveth, and the subclass taketh away ......... Sometimes
Members humanshoes Posted March 24, 2018 Author Members Report Posted March 24, 2018 Thanks for the suggestion Trash Treasure. I have started reaching out to a few of the Chinese manufacturers. No luck so far, but one never knows.
Northmount Posted March 24, 2018 Report Posted March 24, 2018 @humanshoes I would suggest you add your location to your profile. It helps to get answers that are relative to your area of the world. From your IP address, it appears you are in Atlanta Georgia. Tom
Members humanshoes Posted March 26, 2018 Author Members Report Posted March 26, 2018 Thanks for the tip Tom. I've added my location.
Members InTheMist Posted April 17, 2021 Members Report Posted April 17, 2021 I know this was a couple of years ago, but I was able to buy parts for a Singer 91K6 that was damaged in shipping, coming in from overseas from NewBerry Knitting 518 355 1630. Address is 1420 Curry Rd. Schenectady, NY 12306. Glenn Miller a hockey glove restorer gave me the lead.
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