It is very rewarding getting hands into a piece of technology for first time and setting it back together and making it work. I have a few words that I always remind myself of; "the wheel has already been invented, all we have to do is know how to use it."
I love old vintage machines. It was great seeing how you cleaned/restored this machine. Old machines are so nostalgic and they seem to come with great memories whether you knew the previous owner or not.
Nice one would be good to see how you threaded it up and got her going too thanks for that it's great to see people getting these old work horses up and running
Incredible! Thanks for keeping these old workhorses going, always enjoy your uploads. My guess is that that machine is between 60 and 80 years old, would have loved to see it operate in its work environment.
@@AlexanderDyer over the last couple of years, watching your videos and others, I've gathered a few machines to try my hand at instauration. After recently having moved to a new location first is the task of setting up shop. Thank you for the inspiration!
Very cool old machine, great video !! You have taught me a ton. I have bought a bargain Consew 206rb and now a used but still new seiko sth-8bld for 1/3 of new price since I started watching. I am doing marine and RV canvas and upholstery. Thanks for the sharing of your knowlage. I got super bargains on my two machine partly because I had learned the ins and outs from you and what was what. I got great equipment that is perfect for what I do now. I still have my 2006 sailrite lsz-1 that has served me well and I like it a lot too.
That's amazing, man! I'm intimidated taking the hook out of my Consew 225 (Singer 111 copy)! I can't imagine working on that thing. Great work, thanks for sharing!!!
watched your video on the Consew...considering buying one locally and getting started in upholstery. Nice work. Thanks for sharing. I am also a new sub :-)
amazing. i love good old strong machines, so much parts and metal for one simple operation it has to do, you know you buy this machine for life time ! How did you come up with this hobby? how do you know to track your disassemble to be able to reassemble it all together? do you have knowledge in Mechanism engineering ? do you have any books recommends to achieve knowledge like this? i like sewing, i sew all kinds - army heavy equipment to clothes and hats but i will never forget my first machine (duerkopp adler 267) i had it first in the army, i had two of the same kind and that's when my roman begin with sewing machines. i was amazed by the quality of it, i loved how this machine was meant to be maintained and parts are replaceable, i loved the forces it can handle. since than i got new plastic domestic machine which i hate but what can you expect its like riding a horse and shifting to a donkey.. :)
@alexanderdyer I’ve recently acquired one of these for my in-apartment makeshift workshop. Unfortunately it didn’t come with the mount or motor. I’m sure I could figure something out with a servo mounted on the custom table top I’ve made to be able to fit the multiple machines I have into the small space I have for them in the second bedroom, alas I have no idea how to mount the FOTA machine and it didn’t come with the base. How were you able to manage to fit the one in this video on? Did it come like that or did you do it custom? Any help is appreciated, I’d really like to get this working!
Amazing video. Always a pleasure to see you work on these machines. I was wondering where you got the gasket sheet and wicks from? Thank you and keep up the great work. You're an inspiration.
you are a genius , how do you know, the all part to install back . Did you make a picture or some note. i am a woman ,i like technical stuff, you ideas, are always very didactic. thank you Kamilla Canada
Hi Alexander, I have always enjoyed your videos. We have two new old stock Union Special 35800dnu9 machines purchased a while back and another 35800 all set up for jeans with felled folder. I admire this machine....what a beauty. I'm curios is there a reason why you don't use blue loctite in the re assembling process? I saw one of your Merrow 60 class videos and had wondered what you are using for cleaning and after watching this now know it's diesel.....smart move and never heard of others using it they all use kerosene. I'm on the hunt for a Union Special flat lock machine myself 36200 series. They are pretty common. Best regards, Mike
Blue Loctite? Is that part of the original assembly? I don't know, I don't usually use locktite on sewing machines but then I am no expert. Would red be better? I have seen the kerosene used and that gave me the idea for diesel, I have diesel, I don't have kerosene. 🙂Thanks Mike.
Hi, I have just bought a used 5-7yr old Juki DDL 8700, and I have a servo motor problem. When you press the foot pedal, it won't stitch -unless you nudge it along with the handwheel. I took the belt off to see if I got the engine wheel to turn when I press the foot pedal to determine a tension issue with the belt, but again, the wheel will only turn if I nudge it along with my hand. Question is; can I repair the servo motor, could there be an electrical glitch or a connection issue between the foot pedal and the engine? Or am I better off just replacing the motor?? What is your experience? Many thanks in advance!
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Thank you for checking out my video and be sure to check out some more of my videos.
Where do you get your gasket stock from. I had to make one for my generator on my RV, I searched high and low and nobody cared sheets of gasket stock.
@@anthonycorriero4847 same exact question here.
I have a question. The jeans I'm designing & sewing have a curve on the inseam. Will the Feed off the arm machine and folder sew straight through it?
It is very rewarding getting hands into a piece of technology for first time and setting it back together and making it work. I have a few words that I always remind myself of; "the wheel has already been invented, all we have to do is know how to use it."
I love old vintage machines. It was great seeing how you cleaned/restored this machine. Old machines are so nostalgic and they seem to come with great memories whether you knew the previous owner or not.
I love seeing old machines. This was really cool to see. Thanks for sharing. LOVE your vids.
Same feeling
Great documentation, great restoration, stunning machine! No one did it quite like Union Special.
Hello from Brasil, i love your channel, you have de the best old sewing machines eveeeeeerrrrrr
Glad you like them!
Nice one would be good to see how you threaded it up and got her going too thanks for that it's great to see people getting these old work horses up and running
Good idea but this one has moved to it's new home. Thank you.
Incredible! Thanks for keeping these old workhorses going, always enjoy your uploads. My guess is that that machine is between 60 and 80 years old, would have loved to see it operate in its work environment.
I love these awesome old hunks of iron too, thanks for sharing this.
Exciting to see a serger working so nice and properly 🤗
Nice find. Thanks for showing it.
another good one!
Very cool machine
I think so too.
@@AlexanderDyer over the last couple of years, watching your videos and others, I've gathered a few machines to try my hand at instauration. After recently having moved to a new location first is the task of setting up shop. Thank you for the inspiration!
A legendary Machine. Well Dun Homie.
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What a great video and incredible machine! Anyone who has tried felling seams on a jacket arm or pant leg would appreciate how this design works
Fantastico grazie
Very cool old machine, great video !! You have taught me a ton. I have bought a bargain Consew 206rb and now a used but still new seiko sth-8bld for 1/3 of new price since I started watching. I am doing marine and RV canvas and upholstery. Thanks for the sharing of your knowlage. I got super bargains on my two machine partly because I had learned the ins and outs from you and what was what. I got great equipment that is perfect for what I do now. I still have my 2006 sailrite lsz-1 that has served me well and I like it a lot too.
Thanks. Having the right tool makes things fun.
Amazing workmanship!
Wow, Cool Machine 💞🧵💞
Hey it's cool
GREAT JOB DUDE
Thanks, that means a lot coming from you.
Thank you. Amazing
MUITO LINDO SEU TRABALHO CUIDANDO DE UM PATRIMÔNIO.QUE FAZ PARTE DA HISTÓRIA.
Very helpful, thankyou!
congratulations exelent video this machine like me realy its legendary
That's amazing, man! I'm intimidated taking the hook out of my Consew 225 (Singer 111 copy)! I can't imagine working on that thing. Great work, thanks for sharing!!!
That was a pretty cool machine. I like your new table setup for that 225, looks awesome.
@@AlexanderDyer Thanks man!
watched your video on the Consew...considering buying one locally and getting started in upholstery. Nice work. Thanks for sharing. I am also a new sub :-)
Amazing job of cleaning ! Have any parts left over?? Lol I certainly would have . As always...loved to see and hear it sew :)
No parts left over but i did have to buy a few.😅
hi sir , how to adjust the stitch length of this kind of machine.
amazing. i love good old strong machines, so much parts and metal for one simple operation it has to do, you know you buy this machine for life time !
How did you come up with this hobby? how do you know to track your disassemble to be able to reassemble it all together?
do you have knowledge in Mechanism engineering ? do you have any books recommends to achieve knowledge like this? i like sewing, i sew all kinds - army heavy equipment to clothes and hats but i will never forget my first machine (duerkopp adler 267) i had it first in the army, i had two of the same kind and that's when my roman begin with sewing machines. i was amazed by the quality of it, i loved how this machine was meant to be maintained and parts are replaceable, i loved the forces it can handle. since than i got new plastic domestic machine which i hate but what can you expect its like riding a horse and shifting to a donkey.. :)
The way it has the double needle and there is no zigzag on the underneath, would this work on making 6 panel structures hats?
That is an interesting idea.
@alexanderdyer I’ve recently acquired one of these for my in-apartment makeshift workshop. Unfortunately it didn’t come with the mount or motor. I’m sure I could figure something out with a servo mounted on the custom table top I’ve made to be able to fit the multiple machines I have into the small space I have for them in the second bedroom, alas I have no idea how to mount the FOTA machine and it didn’t come with the base. How were you able to manage to fit the one in this video on? Did it come like that or did you do it custom? Any help is appreciated, I’d really like to get this working!
Amazing video. Always a pleasure to see you work on these machines. I was wondering where you got the gasket sheet and wicks from? Thank you and keep up the great work. You're an inspiration.
Gasket material is at the auto parts store and the wick was from hendersonsewing.com
Always an educational and entertaining watch! Thanks for sharing a bit more of your process. How'd you get started with sewing machines?
Jimmy Diresta sewed leather onto his pants.
you are a genius , how do you know, the all part to install back . Did you make a picture or some note.
i am a woman ,i like technical stuff, you ideas, are always very didactic. thank you Kamilla Canada
I am used to this sort of thing. I learned on heavy equipment like Caterpillar. I may have made a video too. 😄
Where did that screw go
It is probably with all those socks that come up missing.
One of my most favorite videos yet. I appreciate the segment on custom gaskets cutting. Where can I get that casket material? Kevin
Any auto parts store
I think he used a rubber/fiber composite sheet from the auto parts. You can buy gasket sheets in assorted materials for different parts of the machine
Hi Alexander, I have always enjoyed your videos. We have two new old stock Union Special 35800dnu9 machines purchased a while back and another 35800 all set up for jeans with felled folder. I admire this machine....what a beauty. I'm curios is there a reason why you don't use blue loctite in the re assembling process? I saw one of your Merrow 60 class videos and had wondered what you are using for cleaning and after watching this now know it's diesel.....smart move and never heard of others using it they all use kerosene. I'm on the hunt for a Union Special flat lock machine myself 36200 series. They are pretty common. Best regards, Mike
Blue Loctite? Is that part of the original assembly? I don't know, I don't usually use locktite on sewing machines but then I am no expert. Would red be better? I have seen the kerosene used and that gave me the idea for diesel, I have diesel, I don't have kerosene. 🙂Thanks Mike.
Did you sell or plan to sell this machine? Thank you.
Yes I sold it. It is kind of my thing.
Hi, I have just bought a used 5-7yr old Juki DDL 8700, and I have a servo motor problem. When you press the foot pedal, it won't stitch -unless you nudge it along with the handwheel. I took the belt off to see if I got the engine wheel to turn when I press the foot pedal to determine a tension issue with the belt, but again, the wheel will only turn if I nudge it along with my hand. Question is; can I repair the servo motor, could there be an electrical glitch or a connection issue between the foot pedal and the engine? Or am I better off just replacing the motor?? What is your experience? Many thanks in advance!
worn brushes are an easy check and fix but anything else will cost the $120 bucks to buy new.
Where's the best place to go to find quality used machines?
Well, I just look in my local ads but if you can find defunct factories that is the best. Go to the source and then let me know what you find.👊
Do you have manuals for these old machines, or do you just have enough experience you can go by intuition and memory?
I found a few manuals online. That helped.
@@AlexanderDyer Thanks for the quick response. I really enjoy watching you clean/fix/restore these machines!
What is your cleaning fluid in the spray bottle?
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So what is the cost of a machine this age. Is price negotiable prior to refurbishment? Sincerely the Naked Tailor.
They are premium for sure. Black is the new black. I only have this one and I don't see any others to compare it to. Make me an offer.
Just based on your reply I am sure I cannot afford. Thank you, will keep looking.
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