I am so happy to see you well and back on TH-cam. Hubby and I were married 65 years and I loved repairing old machines and bringing them back to life. He has been goon 4 years now and I have had to give up repairing machines because I can't lift them, tight screws etc., he did all that for me. I do so love to watch you bring machines back to life and useful again so thank you so much for coming back and letting us watch.
It is wonderful seeing you and hearing you back. You are very missed and loved by all. BTW, your wife bought you that machine because she loves you, and knows that you need to keep occupied. Pity that Singer took such a cheap way out. Manufacturing costs for steel vs plastic gears was about $1.00 per machine, $10.00 @ retail. Timing belt about $5.00 cost, $25 @ retail. Pity.
I lost interest in restoring the over 100 machines that I have acquired, but now that you are back making videos, I am feeling the urge to get back to it. Thank you Andy❤️
Whew, that's some collections! Like a very long trip, just do one at a time, right? Thanks for keeping them from the landfill, and for watching my channel.
.95 amp motor. I wish I had that much juice in my 404 and 503. Looks like a great project. My wife told me once I needed a hobby when I got laid off from the railroad (I was driving her nuts). I took up violin repair. After about 6 years of repairing and playing fiddles I quit the railroad and got a job repairing violins full time. I ended up doing it for almost 24 years until I retired. I started sewing about 7 years ago and started sewing dog winter boots with a plastic geared Singer. I saw a Singer 503 on Craigs list about 140 miles from my house. $250 with all the basic accessories. It needed a little work so I went on TH-cam and found Andy Tube. I cleaned it and rebuilt the motor. I taught myself to replace the drive end bearing of the motor (bent the shaft on the first one) and used that to sew back packs and lots of other kinds of outdoor gear. It was a little down on power for the heavy nylon so I found a Singer 404 straight stitch on Ebay for $70. What a machine that is. Andy Tube had just put one in the shower so that's what I did with this one. I even named her Wendy as Andy Tube had named some of his. Went through the motor and changed the brushes. If you ever work on one of those P8 motors get the brush seating sticks like Andy has on one of his videos. That thing is magic. Anyway I guess I'm done writing my book here. Thanks Andy, I hope you can take us along with your "new" Singer. I've enjoyed all the videos I've ever seen on Andy Tube. Thanks.
I had a nice ride with your comment, Ralph. Couldn't agree more about the 404. Same motor but just straight to the needle w/o the cam stack & vibrating bracket to push around. Thanks for watching my channel.
❤love all ur videos! You are a great inspiration to me. I love sewing machines and repairing them ❤ I’m in my serger phase rate now trying to fix them ❤
@@krystleroy3068 thanks for watching my channel and for all the machines you have saved. I've never done a serger but they look very interesting. If you ever make some videos about your serger repairs, please let me know as I would be a real noob working on them
Yay, yay! Mrs. Tube is one very shrewd and loving wife! You better keep that lady around, her surprise was perfect! Listen to how upbeat you sound, and that chuckle of yours is very uplifting to all your groupies out here! Yes, my vote is a refurb video on this baby. Too hot to be outside now anyway. Our mockingbirds were just here for a couple of weeks and have flown on to prettier places. So cool to listen to them! Thanking God for your return, I hope you feel even better than you sound!! Jonee
@@andytubesewing1953 Retirees before they move to Arizona always remark when they're told it's hot down there "but it's a dry heat". They move back here in 3 to fiver years. Another thing they say is "did you know they paint their lawns green?"
@@ralphwatten2426 haha the green lawns are real. I first saw them in the late 1960s in del Webb's new Sun City, where all kinds of people from the east coast and Midwest were moving here. Many of the front yards just had small rocks larger than pea gravel and we're painted green and when people found out that the local Bermuda grass turn brown in the winter they hated it. So every winter they would put a coat of green dye on the grass that hasn't been done in a long time. And it is a very dry heat here often as slow as under 10% humidity. But the best comment I heard was a guy name d. John from Kalamazoo, Michigan. When I mentioned to him it's a dry heat. He says yeah well so is an oven but I don't stick my head in it
Awww, Andy, you and your wife sound like one of the sweetest couples ever! She's thoughtful and you have such a lovely sense of humour! Please continue making these wonderful educational videos, so much appreciated!!! 😍😍😍😉👏👏👍💟💖💖
I read your comment to her, but she said you, and all the viewers of my videos were due the thanks. When I asked for an explanation, she replied if you guys did not watch my videos then I would not make them. If I was not busy making videos then...well, you get the idea. So we both thank you, and all my viewers. 🙏
Definitely interested Andy...very selfishly hoping that you will post videos of your restoration...enjoy your content and always learn something from your presentations
Thank you, Gary. I've been studying that top gear a little and it looks a lot more complicated than the 457 top ear I did. It may have to come out the top of the arm, YIKES! 🤔
I was able to replace the top gear in a 477. You have to remove the stitch length dial and pull off the light switch, then the little clips to remove the face plate. I even pulled out the light fixture to make some space. With some effort I removed the set screws from the gear and with chopsticks I inched out the gear, dropped it down by the motor and tried to remove the motor to retrieve it. I finally retrieved it, but could not get the motor all the way out. Replaced the motor then went back up to the top. I’m trying to remember now, I think I had to go in through the stitch regulator space after removing that in order to get the new gear in. I got it in and had to remove it AGAIN! As it was a bit too tall. I sanded the bottom of the gear off slightly and re-installed it. This time it fit better and was not binding. Whew! i watched your video and received documents from you (thank you) in order to find out how to replace the gear. However, this machine and the one I worked on have a lot more bits of machinery near the gear. You can do it! You won’t have to totally disassemble the top end. Good luck, nice to hear your voice. I’ve been married nearly 51 years and my husband helps and encourages me in my sewing machine hobby!
@@cynthiaporter8300 thank you for all the tips and I have heard from a number of people over the last year that some vendors are selling a gear that the metal base is a little bit too tall and most of them found out the hard way like you. If I get this year out I plan to measure the base so I can post it for people to let them know what the new gear should be like. I appreciate you watching my channel and taking the time to share the information?
Well, this was a treat-and-a-half and such a delightful surprise. It brightened up my mid-week blaaaaas quite considerably (it came out on a Wednesday here in New Zealand). As always, I couldn't click on the video fast enough - while simultaneously exclaiming to my hubby "I've got a video from AndyTube to watch!". He was chuffed to hear you've posted something too and says "Hello" and he hopes you're doing well. I've just reported to him that you sound wonderful and he grinned ear-to-ear and declared this to be "Excellent". I quite agree. :-) It is a joy to see and hear you again, Andy. Thank you for taking the time to video your initial tour of the machine and sharing it with us. And a big thank you to your wonderful wife too!
The gear will be a challenge for me, but I've nothing much to do anyway as in between treatments and already hot weather. It's a well made model, in good shape, and good for a seamstress. I think of you and Clark often and it's odd in a way... half a world apart, but close in friendship. Be well and God Bless.
Andy, I am so glad you're back making helpful and interesting videos. You impart peripheral information in each video that I find very interesting. I hope you're feeling well and that you will keep making videos on vintage Singer machines. You're a National Treasure! 😍
Andy is back! So glad to see you well! Just started watching your channel a few weeks ago after i picked up a Singer 237 fashion mate….. don’t have a clue about sewing machines but i find these vintage ones so interesting…… I’ve chosen you as my mentor for this project! Hahaha! No pressure, it was only $3.99 at the local thrift…. Your a natural teacher and enjoying your channel so much!
I am so thrilled to see you here with another video! You are so missed by all of your fans! I have 2 1964 600E Singer Touch & Sews- learned to sew on one in 1969 at the age of 13. Hope you enjoy this one. 💗
@@paulage1art Wasn't the 600E the first "Touch & Sew" model? It was that "auto reel" that got the attention, I think. Seems like a 600E can sew forever. Thanks for watching,
It’s 4 o’clock in the morning here in south Texas and I grab my phone to find your post came out about nine hours ago. Let’s see what you do here Andy! The first thing I thought of was that your wife liked the machine for herself but I like your story better☺️. Take care, I’ll be watching.
Thanks to your thoughtful wife for gifting you an interesting singer machine to work on. I’m looking forward to watching your journey with this machine, replacing a gear and whatever else it will need. Looks like it’s in pretty good shape with just a good cleaning and a few replacement parts. 💕
Hi there Andy. I just wanted you to know you taught me to love vintage Singer sewing machines and I think that will always be in my mind and heart, I've been in depression since the day my father passed, he used to watch me clean and oil the sewing machines I have collected, unfortunately he didn't see me fixing the 404 I got at a flea market but I know he would be very proud of me. THANK YOU ALWAYS, ALWAYS ON MY MIND!
What a nice comment you left for me here. Thank you. I think your dad is watching and loves what you're doing. I started working on the machine as a therapy for constant pain and really fell in love with them so it was a double pleasure for me as I would forget my pain and learn to appreciate these beauties so God bless and take care of yourself please
ha ha ha! Your wife knows you well. Glad to see you back making vids again! Always a pleasure to watch yours and I get a chuckle out of your comments as well. looking forward to see you replace that nylon gear.
@@willhayward4000 wow that's an incredible price congratulations it's worth the effort to clean it up it's a very nice little machine especially for around the house sewing and can last many more years good luck and thanks for the nice comment
@@willhayward4000 with that new gear it's going to be a heck of a machine and can last you for decades again that's my theory with these models that have that gear if it's not broken when you get the machine it'll break when you try and use it good luck and have a little bit of fun with it
Hi Andy thank you for this video on the singer 466, i have this machine waiting with my stack of Brocken machines to be repaired ore just spares. Hope you can make more videos as it would be very helpful to me. Keep on making videos, all the very best Trevor from opposite Liverpool England. ( by the Mersey Ferries }
One half of another old married couple here. Your interpretation of "wife speak" made me laugh. We celebrated 50 years this month and I have learned to interpret "husband speak" 😁
Congrats on your golden anniversary. Yes, you probably noticed I did not mention "husband speak", haha. I took the 5th on that. Thanks for watching my channel.
She got you a beauty, Congratulations to yourself and your misses, relationships are challenging to put it mildly lol. Bless you both for standing strong to one another
@@andytubesewing1953 She knows how to keep you occupied, out of trouble, and her hair lol. i say thankyou to her for her bargain hunting skills so we can all keep on learning from you. you both make the day great
@@annamaxflair I have to say she's a terrific bargain. Hunter, I think her favorite is when she buys an unworn designer $50 blouse for about five bucks dismantles it redesigns it and puts it back together to fit her perfectly. I've often volunteered to buy her her own clothing label haha
Oh, Andy, so happy to have seen you are back tonight and hear your voice and your laugh. I have learnt so much from your videos and it made my heart happy to find you were back and to be able to listen to you and your giggle again. xoxox
I bought the same machine at goodwill about 9 mo ago..loved it loved it had trouble with the bobbin case. Some one had replaced the bobbin case with a newer one. I got rid of it because I wanted original parts
It's usually cheaper to buy the newer plastic Apollo bobbin case, but I can usually find an original on eBay. I understand your feeling about the original parts as I prefer the vintage presser feet also if I keep a machine. Thanks for watching my channel, and take care.
Hello Andy!!!! I listened to your new video while sewing a linen bag on my Singer 115. So very enjoyable! Your wife takes very good care of you. You sound really happy. I'm currently working on a Kenmore 10, 1975 or so, model 158, $16. These newer vintage machines are starting to grow on me a little.
I read that the Sears Kenmore machines where made by different companies over the years. The ones made in Japan were highly rated in the article. Thanks for saving machines, and for watching my channel.
I sure hope that I can. I've been looking at it a couple days and it's a nice machine. I'm just struggling with finding an approach to the gear replacement thanks for watching my channel
Oh I hope I can get it running. I've been looking at it for a couple days but still not finding an approach to get to that gear and get it changed but it's early days. I appreciate you watching my channel and hope to give you some helpful videos
Andy, you must fix this one. I just got a singer 478 from goodwill, same family. Will be going through it when it arrives. Not many videos popping up on them. You have helped me save so many. Let's do another one. This will help more of us figure this out. Good to see you again.
My pleasure. They fascinate me and I love restoring them. I have almost 600 videos and many of them are showing dismantle, installing, cleaning, adjusting, and how they work inside. I appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment.
Hee hee 'wife speak'! I too, Andy, know how to speak that language to my husband also! Great seeing this. There are similarities with my Singer 507. Both made in Clydebank, Scotland, UK of course,
Yes, Kilbowie, Clydebank, Scotland. The parts manual does designate it as model 466K with 'K' meaning Kilbowie. The birthplace of many wonderful sewing machines. Thank you for watching, Heddy. BTW, I had a thought that the feed dog on your 507 may be crooked. Just a thought. Sometimes after removing and replacing a dog it's a little crooked from tightening one screw 100% then installing the second. One of the Singer guys told me to tighten the screws back and forth a little at a time to make sure the screw head seats into the hole and the dog sits flush on the lifting bar. I'm probably bring up another false lead, haha.
First thing I do is spray everything all surfaces and arms rods gears bearings with 99% alcohol Then rags hand rub car compound and wax. Then Lighter fluid mixed with mineral oil to free up everything. Works quickly does great job.
and he’s back doing what we all love to see. Great to see you Andy. I did try to get your help on my 611 which is remarkably similar to this one and I never did get it working properly so maybe if i see what you do , i could perhaps get mine going too. Or it may just end up back in our good will too but mine was £100 so your lovely lady did brilliantly! You certainly got my 201k and 15k going beautifully though right? Ive used them both a ton since our lockdown endeavours. Fantastic machines. Great to see you sounding so well too ❤
611? Hmm... don't remember that one. If it looks like this 466, maybe there is a 5aa model over there? Hopefully if I make videos they will be helpful then. Thanks for the nice comment.
@@moiraberniegatt9491 I asked a friend about the 611 and found some info. You can buy a service manual for it for just $8.99 : manualsoncd.com/product/singer-611-sewing-machine-service-manual/ You can get a free copy of the parts manual here if you ask for it: andymanuals53@gmail.com It's a newer version of the 401A with slide controls instead of the knobs, but the cam stack parts, lifters & followers look the same. Here are my videos about the 401A: th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKLiDl9yFTP6mJgQmz5lj4NO.html Here is a short video about servicing the 611 (maybe you've seen this?) th-cam.com/video/NoZpwRi9HTI/w-d-xo.html
What a coincidence! I just picked up one of these same machines a goodwill a couple of weeks ago! I actually bought it for the table it was in. But since I now have the machine I thought I may as well have a look at it and see if I can get it to run. It has no power cord but does have a knee pedal. I used a power cord with a foot pedal off of a 501 but the 466 does not seem to be getting power. So I am hoping you will do a video on getting yours up and running and maybe I can get mine running also! SO GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK!!!❤️
@@jacquelinespivey2413 They do not make the same style of "in-line" cord nowadays, but this reputable seller guarantees this cord will fit model 466 (you can shop around for price, too): www.sewingpartsonline.com/lead-cord-singer-604-sewing-machine.aspx
I restored a 337 and it's a marvelous model. th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJxbOOMKQPvmeTRqi0dhGa5.html My daughter saw my videos and asked me to do a 338 b/c she wanted a few more ZZ patterns. th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKK4y8dsq3oMKJFTGsoNJWmi.html Recently she helped other moms sew badges on the team's uniforms b/c no one's modern machine could handle the heavy Karate outfit cloth. They could not believe something like a 338 was that old and strong. You picked a winner, I think. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing.
So glad to see you posting! You have produced an incredible collection of tutorials for vintage sewing machines; they have helped me fix and maintain (and appreciate) these beautiful tools.
I love sewing machines. I have 13…lol. Love taking things apart, to see how they work. This is so fun. That looks like a great little machine with lots of extras, for that age. The older machines were so much better. I have newer and some older. I even have an industrial, and a long-arm quilter. left to me by my mom. Nothing better than finding a sewing machine at a yard sale or the local thrift shop. Your lucky. I would be sew happy if my husband brought one home for me. TFS. Have fun.
13 machines sound like a good start for you 😊Yes, she was quite happy to find this machine for the price. She never thought she'd win the bidding with the minimum. Her luck, my gain. Thanks for watching.
I can't find ANY documents for the 467 but found info on Google & TH-cam. Really is very similar with a slightly different ZZ pattern control dial and maybe cam stack. I don't think it was sold here in the USA, maybe. Have you looked at the top gear on the vertical shaft? It must be plastic like the other models. Thanks for watching my channel.
@@andytubesewing1953 I could not find any documents either. I'm working with the Series 400 Service manual and take what works from different model. You are right that the only difference is on the ZZ pattern. The 467 has a control dial with two settings only, ZZ and blind stitch. The Camstack is identical to your Stylist 457. My 467 is basically the 457 but with the Stitch length dial control of the 466. I bet the 467 was only available here in Canada. The top gear is plastic like the one you replaced on the 457. Your Series of video are very informative and are helping me a lot to learn about Sewing Machine restoration. Thanks Andy!
@@TessierWork well thank you for sharing that info. It's always puzzled me why singer has such different models in different places, but I guess they knew their market pretty well because they sure sold a lot of machines over the century also, thanks so much for saving the machines that you have rescued
I have a few old Singers. I have a Singer 258 and a Singer 648 that I love. I bought both from the Goodwill. I haven’t had them serviced yet. But I use them, I really should have them serviced. They’re great machines.
Добрый день . Давно уже не было ваших роликов , правду говоря уже соскучился. Интересный экземпляр вам прислали , нужно немного поработать и будет шить. Я помню свою когда то ремонтировал то старую высохшую смазку смывал спрэем для для очистки карбюратора , смывает старую смазку очень хорошо. Удачи вам в работе и ждём следующее видео ка будет шить.💛🩵
Always listen to the wife Andy - happy wife, happy life :) I too shop for machines online from Goodwill. Just received a Singer 237 and am anxious to get at it. I look forward to future videos from you. All the best to you and your wife.
Thank you Mark. You're going to really enjoy working on that. 237 one of the most interesting zigzag systems I've ever seen and it's built like a small tank for me. The only weak spot is the slide cover for the bobbin area but it sure can sew. Have fun and thanks for watching my channel
Just found you. I have three vintage singers -2 are wonderful. (Featherweight and rocketeer/slantomatic) I do have a treadle that might work but I’m intimidated by it. Glad to see others enjoy your video as much as I did. Thanks for putting it up!
Welcome to my channel. I appreciate you watching. Can't help with the treadle (never worked on one) but I have 50+ videos for your other machines. th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKIA1OPw0k6QOSTE-wAUZ4kp.html th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKIk6-t-zdVJKQVVAE6TjrE-.html th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJZaZn2zl3LsnV2d7UhrqvX.html
I have 2 of these models, my main one just started to play up, the motor not turning the belt, also pre existing my ownership one of the pattern stitches not working and feed dog adjuster stiff to move, We bought a spare from eBay, the only fault it was dropped on its face prior to us getting it, the corner plastic smashed and the thread take up lever is broken, such a shame it was well serviced and sounds beautiful, so lots of fun trying to fix one to make one good again. Look forward to your vlogs on this model, which are of great help and fingers crossed I get my one running again. ⭐️
Man that is really sad to hear and I'm sorry that happened. Yeah my one machine definitely has a bad gear. I've been studying this machine for a couple days trying to figure out how to change that top gear and it's a struggle so far. I may just start restoring it like I do all machines starting at the nose and working my way towards the motor and as I learn more about the machine maybe I can figure a way. But thank you for trying to save this machine and for watching my channel. I hope my future videos can be of help
I was happy to see your video post today. As with all your videos, it was very interesting to watch. Would love to see you restore your new gift. Your video on the 301 was very useful when I had to free up a frozen take up bar. Do you have any videos on loosening the stop motion wheel on a 501a to remove it or to wind a bobbin? I can turn the hand wheel and the machine still sews,but when raising the needle with the hand wheel, the needle bar will not stay in place. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with your awesome videos.
Thanks for watching, Shelly. It sounds like the washer in the handwheel was put on 180 degrees wrong. Here is a playlist of 7 handwheel videos: th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKLkg187yG6E4sV8ZdMzrHob.html Most Singer handwheels work the same on the vintage models. Maybe the one on model 403A would help the most, but most show how to remove and replace the type of handwheel you have. The stop-motion screw on your 500A is a bigger style but still works the same. Good luck, and let me know if you still need help with it.
Thank you for your quick response. I finally got the stop wheel unstuck by getting behind the machine so I could push instead of pull on the wheel to loosen. The washer on the 500a is smooth on both sides & does not have the indentations like the 403 in your suggested video. It does have the 3 protrusions. I moved the washer to various positions but did not fix the problem of the needle bar/needle/wheel moving down after manually turning the wheel & releasing it. Oh well, the machine sews beautifully so I guess I should leave it alone. Thanks again!
@@shellyjacob6037 Sorry that did not help. I asked another person who does repairs and she felt it would be the stop motion washer also. We believe the tension of the handwheel gear to the pinion gear on the motor shaft would be enough to hold the Needle Bar in any position when the motor stopped or you turn the handwheel and stopped. I guess we are as puzzled as you then. BTW, you are only turning the wheel TOWARD you and not away from you, right?
@@andytubesewing1953 Yes, I’m turning the wheel toward me like I would when I insert the needle in the fabric before sewing. I’ve noticed that if I remove the wheels & washer and turn the shaft manually toward the front of the machine & stop, the needle stays in place which makes me think the problem has to be the washer, but I’ve tried moving it to different positions. When the parts are reassembled, the problem reappears. I’m assuming it has the correct washer which is smooth on both sides. What is the purpose of the counter balance?
@@shellyjacob6037 I looked at the parts diagram for model 500A (there is no model 501A that I know of) and the washer is flat with three "ears" or "tabs" that stick out from the outside edge. They act the same as the 3 pins on the 403A washer. You can get a free copy of the parts diagram/manual by asking Alan for it at andymanuals53@gmail.com. You can also get a free copy of the original service manual for the 5oo/503 models from the sewing dude at this link: sewingdude.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/singer-500-service-manual.pdf The handwheel info is on page 18.
I just bought a new machine, wish I could attach a picture. I got a Singer 500 with the table (the granddaughter didn't know it could be removed from the table lol) I got it for $30 Canadian which is around $22 US with all the extra attachments (Cams and feet) along with the buttonholer (still in the original Styrofoam). Unfortunately, it also came with a lot of waxy grease. I sent it to be professionally cleaned, thinking I could maintain it with your helpful videos after a trip to the spa. It came back with lots of black grease. I could have done better myself (after watching your videos I know how it should look after being cleaned properly, you've spoiled me!). He actually bragged that he was able to clean 37 machines in 1 day! Now I know why! He didn't do any of the well! I was so disappointed. Sure wish you lived closer Andy!
Oh, brother. 37 machines in a day? I imagine he uses an air hose then carburetor spray cleaner and has a big "Tub-O-Axle Grease". The exact reason I started making videos. You did not mention the cost, but I think most Sewists would rather maintain their machine and spend the savings on fabric and notions for their projects. (37... whew 😲) )btw, you can always post short video on your TH-cam Channel)
Can't wait to see how you replace the top gear that is broken. I can usually fix anything on this machine, I have the 466, but no where can I find out how to replace this gear let alone the part number to get a new one since this seems to be my problem as I can see a loose tooth on the gear. Everything else works good. I will be waiting for the video.
I hope to make videos of the repairs, but in the meantime the part number for the top gear on the vertical shaft is #155819. I prefer the white vs black plastic. A few viewers have report some sellers are providing gears where the metal base is too tall and binds the horizontal shaft. They took the gear back out and sanded down or used a grinder on the bottom of the metal base.
Great video and initial walkthrough inspection. Thanks for taking the time to show this. Looking forward to the gear replacement. I assume there is a timing setup needed when reassembled ?
I’ve got a good one for your wife Andy. I bought a 201K a month ago on a Goodwill auction. It was (or looked), like it was in good shape. Won the auction at $165. They added $60 FOR SHIPPING and the other miscellaneous charges. When it got here, my box looked a little beaten but not too bad. Opened up the box and the bobbin winder had completely broken off during shipping. I know that because it was intact on the photos. I quickly emailed the Goodwill I bought it from but never heard back and I’m assuming I never will. Well, so far super glue hasn’t worked so well… I don’t know what to do but maybe get one of those portable bobbin winders. The machine needs new electrical and I haven’t had the guts yet to tackle it. I used your videos (which are so helpful), to clean her up and she looks nice except for that darn bobbin winder. I looked at your tools list too. Boy, that’s a big list and I don’t know how much more $$ I want to put in her. I’ve already purchased a new vintage box of accessories and a vintage manual. The case it came in was smelly and so beat that I striped it down and put beautiful fabric on it. Polished the black on the case with shoe polish and it looks brand new. Now, I think the case might be worth more than the machine! I just thought I’d tell you this story as I think I’ve learned my lesson from buying a machine from Goodwill. I can’t wait to see how you fix this one up! I wish I knew a place to take her in Minneapolis to get her electrical fixed and get her running. The place that used to work on vintage machines is closing up (bummer)! Thanks for all you do Andy!
Too sad about that BW. I'd email back again or even call the store that sold it to you. They do have a help center listed on the bottom of the main page, and you may even be able to return it unless the seller said no returns (the window of time probably passed). Have you thought about using a JBWeld product? I have used a couple of them to repair metal damage on some slant needle machines. One that I liked was the Steelstik where you mashed the clay-like product together to activate it, then mold it to the part or make a replacement part. It dried a dark gray and can be sanded, drilled, painted, etc. www.jbweld.com/collections/metal I also saw a couple of complete BW for sale on eBay in the $16 to $26 dollar range. I've never worked on a 201-2 or 201k, but I did bookmark a blog where they show rewiring a 201K with pictures and descriptions: www.igorkromin.net/index.php/2016/04/12/rewiring-a-singer-201k-sewing-machine/ Again, I have not done this myself, but maybe it will give you some ideas. EDIT: BTW, the tools are suggestions. When I started doing this I had regular screwdrivers, a rubber mallet, and a couple of wrenches. Over the years I've accumulated many more tools that make it easier.
Thank you so much for the advice. I ordered the JB Weld product and I think this is going to do the trick! I have been surfing eBay too to find the right part. The bobbin winder is molded into part of the motor case. I found one and took a night to think about it and the next day it had sold. One will show up again, I’m sure. For now, I’m anxious to see if the JB product will do the job with cast iron. Reading all the reviews, I think it will! Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction…
@@icacoordinator I sure hope it works out. Thanks for doing your best to save that machine. Maybe you would consider making videos of your adventure? There must be many people with this problem. Good luck.
I always liked the looks of this machine, but it's one I don't have. Congrats on figuring out wife speak! So few men ever really achieve that knowledge, lol! Do you have any videos or advice for me on a Singer 600E that cycles fast and slow when the foot pedal is depressed? The motor commutator is clean and the foot pedal works perfectly on my other 600E. Even went so far as to try another motor and still get the same thing.
Thanks for watching. I never worked much on the Touch & Sew Models. If you feel that the speed cycling is NOT electric from your testing then maybe it is a mechanical binding. I have had machines do this and found the cam stack wheel gear set too close to the worm gear of the arm shaft. I have heard from a couple of viewers with your model that thread can get trapped under and around the shaft inside the hook that raises the bobbin case up and down for winding the bobbin. First thread pieces, then those attract lint and they get bunched together and create problems. Their advice was to keep the bobbin case/hook area super clean. Any of the moving parts can cause binding and be hard to isolate; take up lever mounting screw set too tight, bent needle bar. and one of the gear pairs can be meshed together too tight. It sounds like you used good methods to start troubleshooting through the electrical, *****} but what if it's the electrical connections on your machine? You took the pedal from the "bad" machine and used it on the "good" one, but did you take the pedal/cords from the "good" machine and try it on your "bad" machine? {***** Of course, you should always be sure the machine is clean and fully lubricated as shown in the Instruction Manual. Lack of proper oil/grease can cause problems no doubt. Model 600 is the 3rd generation of the 401A, and some parts are similar to it. I have some videos for Models 401A: th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKLiDl9yFTP6mJgQmz5lj4NO.html One of them is about removing, and cleaning the cam stack. th-cam.com/video/aphiW06yp64/w-d-xo.html Not that you should do that, but I think it shows the gearing underneath so you could see the pinion gear, etc. IMO, the Guru of T&S machine is Terry at store.tandtrepair.com/ He was a lead tech when the 600 came to market and then has his own sewing shop. He sells Service and Repair manuals and even repair guides he wrote himself. store.tandtrepair.com/tosew600se.html Some of those manuals may be of help to you. I thought the 600 models had steel gears like the 301/401/500 models did. If the gears on your machine happen to be plastic they could be starting to lose the "teeth" on the gears and that can cause the problem you have until enough teeth break off that the hook and feed don't even move. Wish I had an answer for you but my lack of working on T&S models prevents that. Good luck.
aha another Singer discarded because of the dread broken top gear. This looks so much like my 478 Stylist 'Special ZigZag' model, the only change is the 'pattern selector'. When I replaced the top gear in my 478, space was more than a bit tight - pulled the front panel off, but even with needle nose pliers there was limited room to remove the broken top gear. A tiny offset screwdriver is like gold. But I just wanted to add, if you have an old clam shell pedal, its best to not leave the machine plugged in when you are not there. Otherwise you might see a machine start sewing all by itself, and smoke fill the room. Taught me a valuable lesson - leave unplugged, when not working on it or using it. Good luck and I'm confident you will have this machine purring and performing beautifully in no time flat. I am ordering new belts for my old Singers because I worry about getting parts 10 years from now. The new ones don't have the fibers, so maybe I I will order a few. Thanks for your wonderful videos Andy, I really enjoy all your hard work. So do a lot of other do-it-yourselfers out there.
Thanks for sharing this info, Cheryl. I've been getting some good tips and I appreciate yours. Btw, your clamshell controller needs a tuneup and reset and that will fix the self-start problem most likely. Here is a playlist of videos to clean it up and adjust it: th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKItPLWcK24FBoMdHK8vTXNi.html When it's out of adjustment the contacts are making slight connections and the carbon stack is overheating. The only other reason would be an old capacitor inside is failing. They were put in decades ago to prevent TV interference but I think your is too new for that. Thanks again, and good luck
@@andytubesewing1953 oh yes, i have retrieved ALL your videos, and have even catalogued the urls. oh yes! I think the most likely destination for that particular clamshell pedal that went on fire is the garbage can.. I am going to order a new pedal, I can't remember if you said it was the capacitor or the resistor, but whatever it was, there was a lot of smoke and burning plastic smell, and whhhhhrrrrrr the machine started sewing all by itself, faster and faster... i thought the old Stylist was haunted. Just mesmorizing, watching this machine from across the room. sewing all by itself. When the smoke started spewing out of the pedal, I snapped out of it, and went across the room and pulled the plug. I still have the pedal, but I just saved it to make sure I get the same configuration of the plug, when I order a new pedal. BTW, Like everyone else here, I am so happy to see you back at work. Where would we be without you ? Just a bunch of unhappy people with broken sewing machines, instead of a bunch of happy people with fixed sewing machines!
@@cherylmckelvey9816 Wow, thank you for watching so many of my videos and keeping the machines in service. I've heard of the "smoking pedals" and "ghost machines" a few times. Thank goodness you were home at the time as some of the folks say their pedal started a fire. Yikes!
I told my wife she got a very good price and I will say that this time the machine was packed very well wrapped double with tight bubble wrap. The box was used and you can see in the picture it didn't hold up well but the machine arrived safely. I bought a couple in the past where the case was in pieces and one where the hand wheel was completely broken off so I haven't bought one from them in a long time. I'm sorry you had that experience and I appreciate you watching my channel
I am so happy to see you well and back on TH-cam. Hubby and I were married 65 years and I loved repairing old machines and bringing them back to life. He has been goon 4 years now and I have had to give up repairing machines because I can't lift them, tight screws etc., he did all that for me. I do so love to watch you bring machines back to life and useful again so thank you so much for coming back and letting us watch.
An incredible married life, God Bless you both! I appreciate you watching my channel, and hope I can do a few more videos.
Hi Andy , missed you and may need some advise, could you work on my Singer 503 or advise of someone near SJ Cherry hill area? Thanks Lee
It is wonderful seeing you and hearing you back. You are very missed and loved by all.
BTW, your wife bought you that machine because she loves you, and knows that you need to keep occupied.
Pity that Singer took such a cheap way out. Manufacturing costs for steel vs plastic gears was about $1.00 per machine, $10.00 @ retail. Timing belt about $5.00 cost, $25 @ retail. Pity.
I agree, Ronald, a pity. I think the cheaper price of foreign machines was a big threat to Singer. I am so fortunate my wife ins in my life!
@@andytubesewing1953
You are blessed
I lost interest in restoring the over 100 machines that I have acquired, but now that you are back making videos, I am feeling the urge to get back to it. Thank you Andy❤️
Whew, that's some collections! Like a very long trip, just do one at a time, right?
Thanks for keeping them from the landfill, and for watching my channel.
That must be overwhelming. Good luck you can do it!
You sound great! Good to see you back!
It's a good break for me. Thanks for watching, Dawn.
I think all the machines you find at Goodwill have that special smell. Anyhoo, that Mrs. Andytube sounds like a real keeper. 🙂
Maybe that IS the goodwill smell, ahaha. I never thought of that. Yes, a keeper, and a keeper of my heart. 💖✨
.95 amp motor. I wish I had that much juice in my 404 and 503. Looks like a great project. My wife told me once I needed a hobby when I got laid off from the railroad (I was driving her nuts). I took up violin repair. After about 6 years of repairing and playing fiddles I quit the railroad and got a job repairing violins full time. I ended up doing it for almost 24 years until I retired. I started sewing about 7 years ago and started sewing dog winter boots with a plastic geared Singer. I saw a Singer 503 on Craigs list about 140 miles from my house. $250 with all the basic accessories. It needed a little work so I went on TH-cam and found Andy Tube. I cleaned it and rebuilt the motor. I taught myself to replace the drive end bearing of the motor (bent the shaft on the first one) and used that to sew back packs and lots of other kinds of outdoor gear. It was a little down on power for the heavy nylon so I found a Singer 404 straight stitch on Ebay for $70. What a machine that is. Andy Tube had just put one in the shower so that's what I did with this one. I even named her Wendy as Andy Tube had named some of his. Went through the motor and changed the brushes. If you ever work on one of those P8 motors get the brush seating sticks like Andy has on one of his videos. That thing is magic. Anyway I guess I'm done writing my book here. Thanks Andy, I hope you can take us along with your "new" Singer. I've enjoyed all the videos I've ever seen on Andy Tube. Thanks.
I've learned so much from Andy's videos too. I'm blessed to have found his channel. Very thorough teacher!
I had a nice ride with your comment, Ralph. Couldn't agree more about the 404. Same motor but just straight to the needle w/o the cam stack & vibrating bracket to push around. Thanks for watching my channel.
Sew good to see you Andy. I look forward to seeing you work your magic on this machine.
Thank you very much.
Andy!! It will be a treat to see you tear that machine down & make her whole again...
Hoping I can.
❤love all ur videos! You are a great inspiration to me. I love sewing machines and repairing them ❤ I’m in my serger phase rate now trying to fix them ❤
@@krystleroy3068 thanks for watching my channel and for all the machines you have saved. I've never done a serger but they look very interesting. If you ever make some videos about your serger repairs, please let me know as I would be a real noob working on them
Yay, yay! Mrs. Tube is one very shrewd and loving wife! You better keep that lady around, her surprise was perfect! Listen to how upbeat you sound, and that chuckle of yours is very uplifting to all your groupies out here! Yes, my vote is a refurb video on this baby. Too hot to be outside now anyway. Our mockingbirds were just here for a couple of weeks and have flown on to prettier places. So cool to listen to them! Thanking God for your return, I hope you feel even better than you sound!! Jonee
And $14.01, Mrs. T got you “otherwise occupied” very inexpensively…heh heh….! Us girls gotta stick together I always say!
Well, I am kind of a cheap date, I guess. 😊
She's the best!💖✨🌸🌺🌼🌻🌞Yes, hot already, or as Mrs. T. says "100 and hot".
@@andytubesewing1953 Retirees before they move to Arizona always remark when they're told it's hot down there "but it's a dry heat". They move back here in 3 to fiver years. Another thing they say is "did you know they paint their lawns green?"
@@ralphwatten2426 haha the green lawns are real. I first saw them in the late 1960s in del Webb's new Sun City, where all kinds of people from the east coast and Midwest were moving here. Many of the front yards just had small rocks larger than pea gravel and we're painted green and when people found out that the local Bermuda grass turn brown in the winter they hated it. So every winter they would put a coat of green dye on the grass that hasn't been done in a long time. And it is a very dry heat here often as slow as under 10% humidity. But the best comment I heard was a guy name d. John from Kalamazoo, Michigan. When I mentioned to him it's a dry heat. He says yeah well so is an oven but I don't stick my head in it
Awesome to hear your voice. I would watch you work on a toaster!
🤣 ... toaster,,, hahaha. If this 466 doesn't work out maybe I'll try an old Toastmaster, Thanks for the smile, and for watching my channel.
Hello! I'm so glad you are back!
Thanks so much, Amy.
Awww, Andy, you and your wife sound like one of the sweetest couples ever! She's thoughtful and you have such a lovely sense of humour! Please continue making these wonderful educational videos, so much appreciated!!! 😍😍😍😉👏👏👍💟💖💖
Thanks very much, Jo. 👫
Thank you, Mrs. Andy!
I read your comment to her, but she said you, and all the viewers of my videos were due the thanks. When I asked for an explanation, she replied if you guys did not watch my videos then I would not make them. If I was not busy making videos then...well, you get the idea. So we both thank you, and all my viewers. 🙏
Hey Andy, nice to see you back in the workshop! Your wife is a smart cookie!!!
Thanks. She's the best for sure!🌺💖
Missed your videos on restoring these beauties!
Thank you. I miss making them. Just sticking my toe back in the water for now, but I appreciate you watching.
Of course we're interested!
So glad you're back on!
Thanks Mrs AndyTube!
Thanks very much, Tim. Hope you're headed into a nice summer.
Definitely interested Andy...very selfishly hoping that you will post videos of your restoration...enjoy your content and always learn something from your presentations
Thank you, Gary. I've been studying that top gear a little and it looks a lot more complicated than the 457 top ear I did. It may have to come out the top of the arm, YIKES! 🤔
I was able to replace the top gear in a 477. You have to remove the stitch length dial and pull off the light switch, then the little clips to remove the face plate. I even pulled out the light fixture to make some space. With some effort I removed the set screws from the gear and with chopsticks I inched out the gear, dropped it down by the motor and tried to remove the motor to retrieve it. I finally retrieved it, but could not get the motor all the way out. Replaced the motor then went back up to the top. I’m trying to remember now, I think I had to go in through the stitch regulator space after removing that in order to get the new gear in. I got it in and had to remove it AGAIN! As it was a bit too tall. I sanded the bottom of the gear off slightly and re-installed it. This time it fit better and was not binding. Whew! i watched your video and received documents from you (thank you) in order to find out how to replace the gear. However, this machine and the one I worked on have a lot more bits of machinery near the gear. You can do it! You won’t have to totally disassemble the top end. Good luck, nice to hear your voice. I’ve been married nearly 51 years and my husband helps and encourages me in my sewing machine hobby!
@@cynthiaporter8300 thank you for all the tips and I have heard from a number of people over the last year that some vendors are selling a gear that the metal base is a little bit too tall and most of them found out the hard way like you. If I get this year out I plan to measure the base so I can post it for people to let them know what the new gear should be like. I appreciate you watching my channel and taking the time to share the information?
@@andytubesewing1953 Another possibility is to adjust the cam followers
Well, this was a treat-and-a-half and such a delightful surprise. It brightened up my mid-week blaaaaas quite considerably (it came out on a Wednesday here in New Zealand). As always, I couldn't click on the video fast enough - while simultaneously exclaiming to my hubby "I've got a video from AndyTube to watch!". He was chuffed to hear you've posted something too and says "Hello" and he hopes you're doing well. I've just reported to him that you sound wonderful and he grinned ear-to-ear and declared this to be "Excellent". I quite agree. :-)
It is a joy to see and hear you again, Andy. Thank you for taking the time to video your initial tour of the machine and sharing it with us. And a big thank you to your wonderful wife too!
The gear will be a challenge for me, but I've nothing much to do anyway as in between treatments and already hot weather. It's a well made model, in good shape, and good for a seamstress. I think of you and Clark often and it's odd in a way... half a world apart, but close in friendship. Be well and God Bless.
What a beauty!! Of course, I'm talking about your wife.
I couldn't agree more! A blessing in my life.
Andy, I am so glad you're back making helpful and interesting videos. You impart peripheral information in each video that I find very interesting. I hope you're feeling well and that you will keep making videos on vintage Singer machines. You're a National Treasure! 😍
So kind of you, Elaine. I'm blushing 😊 I guess I'd rather be King, but Treasure is great, too. Hehehe.
Of course we’re interested Andy! Always good to see you.
Thanks very much Tony. I appreciate it
Andy it's good to hear you again! And sounding pretty chipper!
It's a good period for me right now and until late July no med things going on. Thanks for watching.
Andy is back! So glad to see you well! Just started watching your channel a few weeks ago after i picked up a Singer 237 fashion mate….. don’t have a clue about sewing machines but i find these vintage ones so interesting…… I’ve chosen you as my mentor for this project! Hahaha! No pressure, it was only $3.99 at the local thrift…. Your a natural teacher and enjoying your channel so much!
Thanks Timothy, and I appreciate you rescuing that 237
welcome back
thanks
I am so thrilled to see you here with another video! You are so missed by all of your fans! I have 2 1964 600E Singer Touch & Sews- learned to sew on one in 1969 at the age of 13. Hope you enjoy this one. 💗
@@paulage1art Wasn't the 600E the first "Touch & Sew" model? It was that "auto reel" that got the attention, I think. Seems like a 600E can sew forever. Thanks for watching,
It’s 4 o’clock in the morning here in south Texas and I grab my phone to find your post came out about nine hours ago. Let’s see what you do here Andy! The first thing I thought of was that your wife liked the machine for herself but I like your story better☺️. Take care, I’ll be watching.
I was just falling asleep then. Thanks for watching, Rhonda, and take care.
Andy it is wonderful to see you, I am so glad to see your wife thinking about you and what you like whatever the reason.
She's a very generous lady, and a blessing in my life. Thanks for watching.
Thanks to your thoughtful wife for gifting you an interesting singer machine to work on. I’m looking forward to watching your journey with this machine, replacing a gear and whatever else it will need. Looks like it’s in pretty good shape with just a good cleaning and a few replacement parts. 💕
Thank you. Yes, good shape, strong bones, just needs a gear and some TLC.
I appreciate you watching.
Thank you Andy. It's so wonderful to have you back x
Thanks, Jenny. I appreciate you watching.
So good to see you back❤. Hope you are doing well. Give us as many videos as you can.
Thank you so much, Doras.
Hi there Andy. I just wanted you to know you taught me to love vintage Singer sewing machines and I think that will always be in my mind and heart, I've been in depression since the day my father passed, he used to watch me clean and oil the sewing machines I have collected, unfortunately he didn't see me fixing the 404 I got at a flea market but I know he would be very proud of me. THANK YOU ALWAYS, ALWAYS ON MY MIND!
What a nice comment you left for me here. Thank you. I think your dad is watching and loves what you're doing. I started working on the machine as a therapy for constant pain and really fell in love with them so it was a double pleasure for me as I would forget my pain and learn to appreciate these beauties so God bless and take care of yourself please
Andy! It’s so fabulous to see you here on TH-cam again. You’ve been missed!
Thank you very much, Katherine. 🙏 ✨
Love to see more videos on this!
I'll be trying to make them.
Great to have you back!
Thank you, Tina. 🙏
I applaud your fluency in wife speak. 😆
😂🤣 now that's funny hahaha thanks for watching Laura
ha ha ha! Your wife knows you well. Glad to see you back making vids again! Always a pleasure to watch yours and I get a chuckle out of your comments as well. looking forward to see you replace that nylon gear.
Oh she knows me well sometimes I think she knows me better than I know myself haha. Thanks for watching my channel and I hope to figure out that gear
Got this exact machine today at a flea market for $15! Looking forward to cleaning it and getting it running smoothly! Thanks for your videos
@@willhayward4000 wow that's an incredible price congratulations it's worth the effort to clean it up it's a very nice little machine especially for around the house sewing and can last many more years good luck and thanks for the nice comment
@@andytubesewing1953You called it, after oiling up the machine, the little plastic gear snapped. Going to order one tonight!
@@willhayward4000 with that new gear it's going to be a heck of a machine and can last you for decades again that's my theory with these models that have that gear if it's not broken when you get the machine it'll break when you try and use it good luck and have a little bit of fun with it
Welcome back!! Lol you read her mind like my hubby!!!! Lolol Good to see your videos going again. Hope & pray your health is better.
Thanks! I appreciate the prayers and that you watch my channel.
A gift from the wife! How Sweet!!!😏👍
Yes it was! She is very thoughtful. Thanks for watching.
That was a fun introduction to that machine.
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Andy, great to hear you again and see another machine. I had 25 notices on youtube videos. I saw your video, and couldnt wait. Thanks for returning!!
Your comment really lifted me this afternoon. Thanks for watching.
I love to hear you laugh!!
It feels good to laugh again.
Good to see you back Andy. I love to hear your little chuckle again.
Thank you! 😃
Anxiously awaiting the restoration of this pretty little machine!! Glad to see you are back!
thanks very much.
Great to hear you again. I replaced the top plastic gear on my singer genie, bought online at Sewing parts online. Worth a try.
Oh, good job! The 353/354 Genie/Starlet models have this same gear problem. I'm glad you kept the machine in service, and thanks for watching.
Andeeee! You married a smart woman. So glad to hear your voice and see this machine. Thank you for posting again!
Still not sure how I convinced her, but count my blessings all the time. Hope you have a wonderful summer.
Hi Andy thank you for this video on the singer 466, i have this machine waiting with my stack of Brocken machines to be repaired ore just spares. Hope you can make more videos as it would be very helpful to me. Keep on making videos, all the very best Trevor from opposite Liverpool England. ( by the Mersey Ferries }
I hope to be sending some video across the Mersey my friend.
Good to hear your voice again!
It's kind of you to say so, Debra.
One half of another old married couple here. Your interpretation of "wife speak" made me laugh. We celebrated 50 years this month and I have learned to interpret "husband speak" 😁
Congrats on your golden anniversary. Yes, you probably noticed I did not mention "husband speak", haha. I took the 5th on that. Thanks for watching my channel.
Great to see you again! Keep going on this machine.
I hope to do that, Doug. Thanks for watching.
She got you a beauty, Congratulations to yourself and your misses, relationships are challenging to put it mildly lol. Bless you both for standing strong to one another
Thanks for the blessing, Anna. I think it more challenging for her, hehe, but I do try.
@@andytubesewing1953 She knows how to keep you occupied, out of trouble, and her hair lol. i say thankyou to her for her bargain hunting skills so we can all keep on learning from you. you both make the day great
@@annamaxflair I have to say she's a terrific bargain. Hunter, I think her favorite is when she buys an unworn designer $50 blouse for about five bucks dismantles it redesigns it and puts it back together to fit her perfectly. I've often volunteered to buy her her own clothing label haha
@@andytubesewing1953 that is wonderful, saves a mint and mrs andytube looks & feels great in what she wears
Oh, Andy, so happy to have seen you are back tonight and hear your voice and your laugh. I have learnt so much from your videos and it made my heart happy to find you were back and to be able to listen to you and your giggle again. xoxox
Thanks very much for the kind words. Happy to see you still watch my channel, Wanda. Take care.
That machine looks hardly used at all! Looking forward to working through it with you!
I agree. I think it's going to clean up nicely. Just needs the gear and new bed feet.
Thanks for watching.
I bought the same machine at goodwill about 9 mo ago..loved it loved it had trouble with the bobbin case. Some one had replaced the bobbin case with a newer one. I got rid of it because I wanted original parts
It's usually cheaper to buy the newer plastic Apollo bobbin case, but I can usually find an original on eBay. I understand your feeling about the original parts as I prefer the vintage presser feet also if I keep a machine. Thanks for watching my channel, and take care.
Nice gift Andy, nice machine. Looking forward to the "repair" video.
Thanks for watching!
Mr!!! Andy so good to hear from you again!!!!! God bless you!!!!!!!
Thank you, Viviana I'm happy you still watch my channel.
Always!!!!!!
Hello Andy!!!! I listened to your new video while sewing a linen bag on my Singer 115. So very enjoyable! Your wife takes very good care of you. You sound really happy. I'm currently working on a Kenmore 10, 1975 or so, model 158, $16. These newer vintage machines are starting to grow on me a little.
I read that the Sears Kenmore machines where made by different companies over the years. The ones made in Japan were highly rated in the article. Thanks for saving machines, and for watching my channel.
wonderful to see & hear you! cute little machine, hope you can make it useful once again!
I sure hope that I can. I've been looking at it a couple days and it's a nice machine. I'm just struggling with finding an approach to the gear replacement thanks for watching my channel
Oh I hope I can get it running. I've been looking at it for a couple days but still not finding an approach to get to that gear and get it changed but it's early days. I appreciate you watching my channel and hope to give you some helpful videos
Oh Andy! I'm so glad you're back!
Thanks very much, Aimee 😊
So glad to see you again!
😃thank you
Thank you. I would love to see videos on cleaning and restoring this vintage machine. So many of us started out on one of these older Singers
Hope to do it! Thanks for watching.
Andy, you must fix this one. I just got a singer 478 from goodwill, same family. Will be going through it when it arrives. Not many videos popping up on them. You have helped me save so many. Let's do another one. This will help more of us figure this out. Good to see you again.
Thank you. Planning to start soon
I have never seen the inter workings of a sewing machine, interesting! Thank you!
My pleasure. They fascinate me and I love restoring them. I have almost 600 videos and many of them are showing dismantle, installing, cleaning, adjusting, and how they work inside. I appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment.
Hee hee 'wife speak'! I too, Andy, know how to speak that language to my husband also! Great seeing this. There are similarities with my Singer 507. Both made in Clydebank, Scotland, UK of course,
Yes, Kilbowie, Clydebank, Scotland. The parts manual does designate it as model 466K with 'K' meaning Kilbowie. The birthplace of many wonderful sewing machines. Thank you for watching, Heddy. BTW, I had a thought that the feed dog on your 507 may be crooked. Just a thought. Sometimes after removing and replacing a dog it's a little crooked from tightening one screw 100% then installing the second. One of the Singer guys told me to tighten the screws back and forth a little at a time to make sure the screw head seats into the hole and the dog sits flush on the lifting bar. I'm probably bring up another false lead, haha.
@@andytubesewing1953 Awh thank you Andy for this little tip. I shall certainly try that and keep you posted. x
I have that machine. Glad to see you work on it
Hope you find it interesting going forward. Thanks for watching.
I’m so happy to see a new video from you!! Love your videos and you have taught me so much. 😍👍🏻👏🏼
Thank you very much Lois. I appreciate you watching my channel
First thing I do is spray everything all surfaces and arms rods gears bearings with 99% alcohol Then rags hand rub car compound and wax. Then Lighter fluid mixed with mineral oil to free up everything. Works quickly does great job.
What an interesting process. Have you thought about doing a video showing us how? Thanks for watching my channel.
and he’s back doing what we all love to see. Great to see you Andy. I did try to get your help on my 611 which is remarkably similar to this one and I never did get it working properly so maybe if i see what you do , i could perhaps get mine going too. Or it may just end up back in our good will too but mine was £100 so your lovely lady did brilliantly! You certainly got my 201k and 15k going beautifully though right? Ive used them both a ton since our lockdown endeavours. Fantastic machines. Great to see you sounding so well too ❤
611? Hmm... don't remember that one. If it looks like this 466, maybe there is a 5aa model over there? Hopefully if I make videos they will be helpful then. Thanks for the nice comment.
@@andytubesewing1953 yes Andy. It has lots of the black cams. It keeps jumping out of them and jamming so something is awry 😆
@@moiraberniegatt9491 I asked a friend about the 611 and found some info. You can buy a service manual for it for just $8.99 :
manualsoncd.com/product/singer-611-sewing-machine-service-manual/ You can get a free copy of the parts manual here if you ask for it: andymanuals53@gmail.com It's a newer version of the 401A with slide controls instead of the knobs, but the cam stack parts, lifters & followers look the same. Here are my videos about the 401A: th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKLiDl9yFTP6mJgQmz5lj4NO.html Here is a short video about servicing the 611 (maybe you've seen this?)
th-cam.com/video/NoZpwRi9HTI/w-d-xo.html
Hope you make some videos of your new project. So glad to see you back!
Thanks very much and I do hope to make some videos with this machine
So happy to see you back here doing what you love doing. Thanks to your wife for the wife talk. Yay!!!! We missed you. Be well.
Thank you and I appreciate you still watching my videos
What a coincidence! I just picked up one of these same machines a goodwill a couple of weeks ago! I actually bought it for the table it was in. But since I now have the machine I thought I may as well have a look at it and see if I can get it to run. It has no power cord but does have a knee pedal. I used a power cord with a foot pedal off of a 501 but the 466 does not seem to be getting power. So I am hoping you will do a video on getting yours up and running and maybe I can get mine running also! SO GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK!!!❤️
cord may be wired different as the 466 has on/off switch. I do hope to do videos so maybe we can learn this model together? Thanks for watching.
Do you know where I can get a power cord for a 466?
@@jacquelinespivey2413 They do not make the same style of "in-line" cord nowadays, but this reputable seller guarantees this cord will fit model 466 (you can shop around for price, too): www.sewingpartsonline.com/lead-cord-singer-604-sewing-machine.aspx
For me that vintage sewing machine was new. Perfectly good machine even to day. My Singer 337 electric was bought in 1964 and I am still using it.
I restored a 337 and it's a marvelous model. th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJxbOOMKQPvmeTRqi0dhGa5.html
My daughter saw my videos and asked me to do a 338 b/c she wanted a few more ZZ patterns. th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKK4y8dsq3oMKJFTGsoNJWmi.html Recently she helped other moms sew badges on the team's uniforms b/c no one's modern machine could handle the heavy Karate outfit cloth. They could not believe something like a 338 was that old and strong. You picked a winner, I think. Thanks for watching, and happy sewing.
So glad to see you posting! You have produced an incredible collection of tutorials for vintage sewing machines; they have helped me fix and maintain (and appreciate) these beautiful tools.
Thanks very much Carol. I appreciate your kind comment and that you watch my channel
I love sewing machines. I have 13…lol. Love taking things apart, to see how they work. This is so fun. That looks like a great little machine with lots of extras, for that age. The older machines were so much better. I have newer and some older. I even have an industrial, and a long-arm quilter. left to me by my mom. Nothing better than finding a sewing machine at a yard sale or the local thrift shop. Your lucky. I would be sew happy if my husband brought one home for me. TFS. Have fun.
13 machines sound like a good start for you 😊Yes, she was quite happy to find this machine for the price. She never thought she'd win the bidding with the minimum. Her luck, my gain. Thanks for watching.
I’d like to see it work. Have fun
Slowly going, but having fun. Count on seeing it work, no worries.👍
Hi Andy. Great to see you back again. You helped me replace the top gear on my Singer Stylist 467. The machine is still going strong.
Thank you, Margaret. Thanks for saving the 467. I hope my videos for this 466 will be entertaining. Maybe you should give me some tips? 😊 Take care.
Hi Andy what a treat
Thanks for watching, Michael.
Oh my gosh, are you back?! We have missed you so much! 🎉❤
For a while at least. Thanks for watching. 😊
So good to see you!! Thanks for the great demo 🎉
Thanks very much!
Good to "see" you my old friend. Miss the computer parts days. Hope you are doing well bud.
It was a good time! I'm still running my 2 PCs with the Ivy Bridge I7-3770Ks. Regards you and your family Kelly.
@@andytubesewing1953 Looks like you gained exponentially more success on TH-cam then I ever did. Very impressed, you knocked it out of the park!
@@Kelleytechreviews 😃
I'll be interested in how this progresses because of the plastic gears, and whether it is worth it to repair those, parts availability.
The gear is only about $10, but this one will be different than my 457K gear replacement I think.
I’m currently restoring a Stylist 467 which looks to be similar. Looking forward to see you working on this one.
I can't find ANY documents for the 467 but found info on Google & TH-cam. Really is very similar with a slightly different ZZ pattern control dial and maybe cam stack. I don't think it was sold here in the USA, maybe. Have you looked at the top gear on the vertical shaft? It must be plastic like the other models. Thanks for watching my channel.
@@andytubesewing1953 I could not find any documents either. I'm working with the Series 400 Service manual and take what works from different model. You are right that the only difference is on the ZZ pattern. The 467 has a control dial with two settings only, ZZ and blind stitch. The Camstack is identical to your Stylist 457. My 467 is basically the 457 but with the Stitch length dial control of the 466. I bet the 467 was only available here in Canada. The top gear is plastic like the one you replaced on the 457. Your Series of video are very informative and are helping me a lot to learn about Sewing Machine restoration. Thanks Andy!
@@TessierWork well thank you for sharing that info. It's always puzzled me why singer has such different models in different places, but I guess they knew their market pretty well because they sure sold a lot of machines over the century also, thanks so much for saving the machines that you have rescued
I have a few old Singers. I have a Singer 258 and a Singer 648 that I love. I bought both from the Goodwill. I haven’t had them serviced yet. But I use them, I really should have them serviced. They’re great machines.
Добрый день . Давно уже не было ваших роликов , правду говоря уже соскучился. Интересный экземпляр вам прислали , нужно немного поработать и будет шить. Я помню свою когда то ремонтировал то старую высохшую смазку смывал спрэем для для очистки карбюратора , смывает старую смазку очень хорошо. Удачи вам в работе и ждём следующее видео ка будет шить.💛🩵
Спасибо за ваш добрый комментарий. Я ценю, что вы смотрите мой канал. Спасибо за совет по обезжириванию.
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Always listen to the wife Andy - happy wife, happy life :) I too shop for machines online from Goodwill. Just received a Singer 237 and am anxious to get at it. I look forward to future videos from you. All the best to you and your wife.
Thank you Mark. You're going to really enjoy working on that. 237 one of the most interesting zigzag systems I've ever seen and it's built like a small tank for me. The only weak spot is the slide cover for the bobbin area but it sure can sew. Have fun and thanks for watching my channel
Love to see you in action again.
Thank you.
Just found you. I have three vintage singers -2 are wonderful. (Featherweight and rocketeer/slantomatic)
I do have a treadle that might work but I’m intimidated by it.
Glad to see others enjoy your video as much as I did. Thanks for putting it up!
Welcome to my channel. I appreciate you watching. Can't help with the treadle (never worked on one) but I have 50+ videos for your other machines. th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKIA1OPw0k6QOSTE-wAUZ4kp.html
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You caught my attention and I enjoyed watching.
Thanks very much. I appreciate you watching my channel and hope you'll do so in the future
great video Andy
Thank you very much. BTW, where are the Scotland Pictures? I replied to your comment with an email address 😃
I love your videos!
It's very kind of you to say so I appreciate that you watch my channel. Thank you 🙏
I have 2 of these models, my main one just started to play up, the motor not turning the belt, also pre existing my ownership one of the pattern stitches not working and feed dog adjuster stiff to move, We bought a spare from eBay, the only fault it was dropped on its face prior to us getting it, the corner plastic smashed and the thread take up lever is broken, such a shame it was well serviced and sounds beautiful, so lots of fun trying to fix one to make one good again. Look forward to your vlogs on this model, which are of great help and fingers crossed I get my one running again. ⭐️
Man that is really sad to hear and I'm sorry that happened. Yeah my one machine definitely has a bad gear. I've been studying this machine for a couple days trying to figure out how to change that top gear and it's a struggle so far. I may just start restoring it like I do all machines starting at the nose and working my way towards the motor and as I learn more about the machine maybe I can figure a way. But thank you for trying to save this machine and for watching my channel. I hope my future videos can be of help
I was happy to see your video post today. As with all your videos, it was very interesting to watch. Would love to see you restore your new gift. Your video on the 301 was very useful when I had to free up a frozen take up bar. Do you have any videos on loosening the stop motion wheel on a 501a to remove it or to wind a bobbin? I can turn the hand wheel and the machine still sews,but when raising the needle with the hand wheel, the needle bar will not stay in place. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with your awesome videos.
Thanks for watching, Shelly. It sounds like the washer in the handwheel was put on 180 degrees wrong. Here is a playlist of 7 handwheel videos: th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKLkg187yG6E4sV8ZdMzrHob.html Most Singer handwheels work the same on the vintage models. Maybe the one on model 403A would help the most, but most show how to remove and replace the type of handwheel you have. The stop-motion screw on your 500A is a bigger style but still works the same. Good luck, and let me know if you still need help with it.
Thank you for your quick response. I finally got the stop wheel unstuck by getting behind the machine so I could push instead of pull on the wheel to loosen. The washer on the 500a is smooth on both sides & does not have the indentations like the 403 in your suggested video. It does have the 3 protrusions. I moved the washer to various positions but did not fix the problem of the needle bar/needle/wheel moving down after manually turning the wheel & releasing it. Oh well, the machine sews beautifully so I guess I should leave it alone. Thanks again!
@@shellyjacob6037 Sorry that did not help. I asked another person who does repairs and she felt it would be the stop motion washer also. We believe the tension of the handwheel gear to the pinion gear on the motor shaft would be enough to hold the Needle Bar in any position when the motor stopped or you turn the handwheel and stopped. I guess we are as puzzled as you then. BTW, you are only turning the wheel TOWARD you and not away from you, right?
@@andytubesewing1953 Yes, I’m turning the wheel toward me like I would when I insert the needle in the fabric before sewing. I’ve noticed that if I remove the wheels & washer and turn the shaft manually toward the front of the machine & stop, the needle stays in place which makes me think the problem has to be the washer, but I’ve tried moving it to different positions. When the parts are reassembled, the problem reappears. I’m assuming it has the correct washer which is smooth on both sides. What is the purpose of the counter balance?
@@shellyjacob6037 I looked at the parts diagram for model 500A (there is no model 501A that I know of) and the washer is flat with three "ears" or "tabs" that stick out from the outside edge. They act the same as the 3 pins on the 403A washer. You can get a free copy of the parts diagram/manual by asking Alan for it at andymanuals53@gmail.com. You can also get a free copy of the original service manual for the 5oo/503 models from the sewing dude at this link: sewingdude.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/singer-500-service-manual.pdf The handwheel info is on page 18.
I just bought a new machine, wish I could attach a picture. I got a Singer 500 with the table (the granddaughter didn't know it could be removed from the table lol) I got it for $30 Canadian which is around $22 US with all the extra attachments (Cams and feet) along with the buttonholer (still in the original Styrofoam). Unfortunately, it also came with a lot of waxy grease. I sent it to be professionally cleaned, thinking I could maintain it with your helpful videos after a trip to the spa. It came back with lots of black grease. I could have done better myself (after watching your videos I know how it should look after being cleaned properly, you've spoiled me!). He actually bragged that he was able to clean 37 machines in 1 day! Now I know why! He didn't do any of the well! I was so disappointed. Sure wish you lived closer Andy!
Oh, brother. 37 machines in a day? I imagine he uses an air hose then carburetor spray cleaner and has a big "Tub-O-Axle Grease". The exact reason I started making videos. You did not mention the cost, but I think most Sewists would rather maintain their machine and spend the savings on fabric and notions for their projects. (37... whew 😲) )btw, you can always post short video on your TH-cam Channel)
Can't wait to see how you replace the top gear that is broken. I can usually fix anything on this machine, I have the 466, but no where can I find out how to replace this gear let alone the part number to get a new one since this seems to be my problem as I can see a loose tooth on the gear. Everything else works good. I will be waiting for the video.
I hope to make videos of the repairs, but in the meantime the part number for the top gear on the vertical shaft is #155819. I prefer the white vs black plastic. A few viewers have report some sellers are providing gears where the metal base is too tall and binds the horizontal shaft. They took the gear back out and sanded down or used a grinder on the bottom of the metal base.
Great video and initial walkthrough inspection. Thanks for taking the time to show this. Looking forward to the gear replacement. I assume there is a timing setup needed when reassembled ?
Thanks. Yes, it will need retiming of the hook to needle. Very similar to what's shown in this video: th-cam.com/video/dW6haHu4-hU/w-d-xo.html
I’ve got a good one for your wife Andy. I bought a 201K a month ago on a Goodwill auction. It was (or looked), like it was in good shape. Won the auction at $165. They added $60 FOR SHIPPING and the other miscellaneous charges. When it got here, my box looked a little beaten but not too bad. Opened up the box and the bobbin winder had completely broken off during shipping. I know that because it was intact on the photos. I quickly emailed the Goodwill I bought it from but never heard back and I’m assuming I never will.
Well, so far super glue hasn’t worked so well… I don’t know what to do but maybe get one of those portable bobbin winders. The machine needs new electrical and I haven’t had the guts yet to tackle it. I used your videos (which are so helpful), to clean her up and she looks nice except for that darn bobbin winder. I looked at your tools list too. Boy, that’s a big list and I don’t know how much more $$ I want to put in her. I’ve already purchased a new vintage box of accessories and a vintage manual. The case it came in was smelly and so beat that I striped it down and put beautiful fabric on it. Polished the black on the case with shoe polish and it looks brand new. Now, I think the case might be worth more than the machine!
I just thought I’d tell you this story as I think I’ve learned my lesson from buying a machine from Goodwill. I can’t wait to see how you fix this one up! I wish I knew a place to take her in Minneapolis to get her electrical fixed and get her running. The place that used to work on vintage machines is closing up (bummer)! Thanks for all you do Andy!
Too sad about that BW. I'd email back again or even call the store that sold it to you. They do have a help center listed on the bottom of the main page, and you may even be able to return it unless the seller said no returns (the window of time probably passed).
Have you thought about using a JBWeld product? I have used a couple of them to repair metal damage on some slant needle machines. One that I liked was the Steelstik where you mashed the clay-like product together to activate it, then mold it to the part or make a replacement part. It dried a dark gray and can be sanded, drilled, painted, etc. www.jbweld.com/collections/metal
I also saw a couple of complete BW for sale on eBay in the $16 to $26 dollar range. I've never worked on a 201-2 or 201k, but I did bookmark a blog where they show rewiring a 201K with pictures and descriptions: www.igorkromin.net/index.php/2016/04/12/rewiring-a-singer-201k-sewing-machine/ Again, I have not done this myself, but maybe it will give you some ideas. EDIT: BTW, the tools are suggestions. When I started doing this I had regular screwdrivers, a rubber mallet, and a couple of wrenches. Over the years I've accumulated many more tools that make it easier.
Thank you so much for the advice. I ordered the JB Weld product and I think this is going to do the trick! I have been surfing eBay too to find the right part. The bobbin winder is molded into part of the motor case. I found one and took a night to think about it and the next day it had sold. One will show up again, I’m sure. For now, I’m anxious to see if the JB product will do the job with cast iron. Reading all the reviews, I think it will! Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction…
@@icacoordinator I sure hope it works out. Thanks for doing your best to save that machine. Maybe you would consider making videos of your adventure? There must be many people with this problem. Good luck.
I always liked the looks of this machine, but it's one I don't have. Congrats on figuring out wife speak! So few men ever really achieve that knowledge, lol! Do you have any videos or advice for me on a Singer 600E that cycles fast and slow when the foot pedal is depressed? The motor commutator is clean and the foot pedal works perfectly on my other 600E. Even went so far as to try another motor and still get the same thing.
Thanks for watching. I never worked much on the Touch & Sew Models.
If you feel that the speed cycling is NOT electric from your testing then maybe it is a mechanical binding. I have had machines do this and found the cam stack wheel gear set too close to the worm gear of the arm shaft.
I have heard from a couple of viewers with your model that thread can get trapped under and around the shaft inside the hook that raises the bobbin case up and down for winding the bobbin. First thread pieces, then those attract lint and they get bunched together and create problems. Their advice was to keep the bobbin case/hook area super clean.
Any of the moving parts can cause binding and be hard to isolate; take up lever mounting screw set too tight, bent needle bar. and one of the gear pairs can be meshed together too tight.
It sounds like you used good methods to start troubleshooting through the electrical, *****} but what if it's the electrical connections on your machine? You took the pedal from the "bad" machine and used it on the "good" one, but did you take the pedal/cords from the "good" machine and try it on your "bad" machine? {*****
Of course, you should always be sure the machine is clean and fully lubricated as shown in the Instruction Manual. Lack of proper oil/grease can cause problems no doubt.
Model 600 is the 3rd generation of the 401A, and some parts are similar to it. I have some videos for Models 401A: th-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKLiDl9yFTP6mJgQmz5lj4NO.html One of them is about removing, and cleaning the cam stack. th-cam.com/video/aphiW06yp64/w-d-xo.html Not that you should do that, but I think it shows the gearing underneath so you could see the pinion gear, etc.
IMO, the Guru of T&S machine is Terry at store.tandtrepair.com/ He was a lead tech when the 600 came to market and then has his own sewing shop. He sells Service and Repair manuals and even repair guides he wrote himself.
store.tandtrepair.com/tosew600se.html Some of those manuals may be of help to you.
I thought the 600 models had steel gears like the 301/401/500 models did. If the gears on your machine happen to be plastic they could be starting to lose the "teeth" on the gears and that can cause the problem you have until enough teeth break off that the hook and feed don't even move. Wish I had an answer for you but my lack of working on T&S models prevents that. Good luck.
aha another Singer discarded because of the dread broken top gear. This looks so much like my 478 Stylist 'Special ZigZag' model, the only change is the 'pattern selector'. When I replaced the top gear in my 478, space was more than a bit tight - pulled the front panel off, but even with needle nose pliers there was limited room to remove the broken top gear. A tiny offset screwdriver is like gold. But I just wanted to add, if you have an old clam shell pedal, its best to not leave the machine plugged in when you are not there. Otherwise you might see a machine start sewing all by itself, and smoke fill the room. Taught me a valuable lesson - leave unplugged, when not working on it or using it.
Good luck and I'm confident you will have this machine purring and performing beautifully in no time flat. I am ordering new belts for my old Singers because I worry about getting parts 10 years from now. The new ones don't have the fibers, so maybe I I will order a few.
Thanks for your wonderful videos Andy, I really enjoy all your hard work. So do a lot of other do-it-yourselfers out there.
Thanks for sharing this info, Cheryl. I've been getting some good tips and I appreciate yours. Btw, your clamshell controller needs a tuneup and reset and that will fix the self-start problem most likely. Here is a playlist of videos to clean it up and adjust it:
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When it's out of adjustment the contacts are making slight connections and the carbon stack is overheating.
The only other reason would be an old capacitor inside is failing. They were put in decades ago to prevent TV interference but I think your is too new for that. Thanks again, and good luck
@@andytubesewing1953 oh yes, i have retrieved ALL your videos, and have even catalogued the urls. oh yes!
I think the most likely destination for that particular clamshell pedal that went on fire is the garbage can..
I am going to order a new pedal, I can't remember if you said it was the capacitor or the resistor,
but whatever it was, there was a lot of smoke and burning plastic smell, and whhhhhrrrrrr the machine started sewing all by itself, faster and faster... i thought the old Stylist was haunted. Just mesmorizing, watching this machine from across the room. sewing all by itself.
When the smoke started spewing out of the pedal, I snapped out of it, and went across the room and pulled the plug. I still have the pedal, but I just saved it to make sure I get the same configuration of the plug, when I order a new pedal. BTW, Like everyone else here, I am so happy to see you back at work. Where would we be without you ? Just a bunch of unhappy people with broken sewing machines, instead of a bunch of happy people with fixed sewing machines!
@@cherylmckelvey9816 Wow, thank you for watching so many of my videos and keeping the machines in service. I've heard of the "smoking pedals" and "ghost machines" a few times. Thank goodness you were home at the time as some of the folks say their pedal started a fire. Yikes!
so glad you got a good machine from Goodwill.. I got ripped off with my used one for 40.00 i bought online from Goodwill..
I told my wife she got a very good price and I will say that this time the machine was packed very well wrapped double with tight bubble wrap. The box was used and you can see in the picture it didn't hold up well but the machine arrived safely. I bought a couple in the past where the case was in pieces and one where the hand wheel was completely broken off so I haven't bought one from them in a long time. I'm sorry you had that experience and I appreciate you watching my channel
Cool!
Thank you, Tim.
That should keep you busy for a bit! 😊
Haha. I've been looking at methods for replacing that gear...whew!