AI6YR BenHey, the patent on this sewing machine cabinet has run out! Feel free to copy the design and sell if you like... #sewing #antique
The details on this cabinet are fabulous. I fixed the bobbin winder with a new bobbin tire, still waiting for the replacement leather belt for the treadle. Removed 116 years of four different threads on the bobbin (moldy, stinky, smoky) and will rewind some. Was able to dislodge the needle (20x1, no longer made), will see if a new needle will hold. I guess most people just collect these as antiques instead of use them and keep them in working order.... #sewingmachinerepair #sewing #antique
Adrianna Pińska@ai6yr One more needle thing: here's someone's forum post about making a magnetic spacer to make it easier to position a 15x1 correctly on a 20x1 needlebar every time (assuming all goes well with clamping): https://www.victoriansweatshop.com/post/15x1-rather-than-20x1-needles-8224067
15x1 rather than 20x1 needles
OK, so you have a machine such as my Damascus that uses the once common 20x1 needles, 📷 and you're as tired as I am of hunting for the now hard(er) to get needles. Or finding the correct version of same if your machine is picky about that. Forum member Jon told me there are at least 5 versions of the 20x1. So I decided to not only short seat the 15x1 needle, but make an spacer that would allow me to R&R the shorter needle without having to measure the setting each time. 📷 L = 15x1 R = 20x1 📷 Using a strip magnet you can buy at hobby stores, cut a small piece the width of the needle grove, and the length that will compensate for the difference in length between the two needles. 📷 Fit the spacer into the needle grove up against the needle stop. It's best to clean the needle bar and grove first. I didn't this time, but it will get cleaned later. 📷 Now the 15x1 needle will set to the same length every time. 📷 Sews perfect! Yayyyyyyyyyy!!!!!! To set this machine up I used Schmetz Universal needles because they are readily available. Joe