THANK YOU!! This video helped solve a problem that has been plaguing me for ages. Using my first ever sewing machine, a vintage Singer which I immediately converted to hand crank, but was always disappointed because mine seemed unable to handle thick layers like the machines were praised for. Whenever I hit a thick spot, the wheel would just slide against the machine without turning the wheel. Turns out I put that little washer inside the wheel on backwards. With that corrected, it’s the beast of legend. 😼
I got one of these on Ebay, for Christmas, from my daughter. I really like it! It was easy to put onto my Featherweight, and it works fine. It does take a fair amount of turning to sew, but it's the only one I know of that allows you to go back and forth, between electricity and hand crank,without any trouble. It's very handy for precision sewing.
Awesome!!!! Now I can crack out my old electric! The belt keeps on breaking, and we've taken it a billion times to get a new one, but they just rip, so having an alternative that doesn't involve a stupid belt is amazing!
Learn something new every day. I remember using a hand crank machine when I was young. Don't know where but, nice to know that it can be modified... Who knows when we'll need it? Delightful video.
I have 2 of these. One as a back up & one for my Singer Featherweight that I use for my quilt guild & when traveling....they work great. No issues, no problems. I have left it on while using it with electric. Again, no problems. If the generator goes out on my RV or the Zombie Apocalypse occurs? I'm ready.
This is awesome... one more quick question: do you need to take the hand crank off to pack it into the box? I’m assuming so but just wanted to double check if you happen to know off hand.
That video is so helpful, I had use hand crack sewing machine from years and i was use to change handle crack. today I found another one from local, that's Westinghouse sewing machine, can i use same handle over that machine? I'm asking before I order online. There's only hand crack for singer I found.
I have just attached one of these to a Singer 128 'Godzilla' as a complete hand crank conversion. I am unable to loosen the clutch so as to wind a bobbin/stop needle from going up/down without the whole thing coming off...as both parts would now be moving in the same direction. Is this the bit of adjusting that little screw? Thank you...!
Hi there. Do you have suggestions as to where I might find one of those spiffy little objects? I only find big ol' cast iron type installations in my searches. Thanks
@@razzorbladz - We don't all have spoked handwheels, so this may not work for all of us. Plus, I'd still like to be able to use my bobbin winder. This option might work better for some of us. It's marked for Featherweighs, but it also works for 99 and 99K. www.ebay.com/itm/SINGER-sewing-machine-Model-221-222-Featherweight-Hand-Crank/192883539395?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
I want to change a Singer 99K31 from electric to hand turn. Can you tell me where l can purchase the adapter wheel (with hole in the middle) & the handle (as shown in your video), I'm in Australia & parts are really difficult to source.
We got the parts from a guy in the USA (there are some links in the comments here) but I don't know of any current supplier, sorry. If you can find a handle it shouldn't be that difficult for someone to make the hole for you.
Where did you buy that small knob with the hole in it? It looks like it is better than the generic one, but it is difficult to find. You said it is modified; did you make hole in it? Thanks.
You've probably long ago figured out your answer, but I thought I'd reply, in case others have the same question. I just bought a kit like this for my 99K, so the answer is, "Yes."
Hi, no, I don't sell these unfortunately. If you look through the other comments here you can see various people have put links that may or may not be helpful...
So that you can continue to use the motor if you want. I'm installing a hand crank for times when I want to be able to go very slowly, because I find it impossible to control the speed using my foot pedal.
Can someone please explain how this would damage the machine? I wish people would explain things when they make statements like this. I honestly have no clue and would like to be educated.
I don't see how this would damage a machine, as long as the crank isn't hitting anything as you turn it. Which it really shouldn't be able to do anyways. I'd like to hear how this could possibly damage a machine as well.
It is not necessary going to damage the machine, but you are turning the machine now by the middle knob not flywheel and using the little screw as the point of contact pushing on the tab of the brake . This is a home made solution, not very robust. But I guess ok for small things. The proper way is to put a spoke wheel and then the geared hand crank. But that's the point, it isn't like you can get spoke wheels in wal-mart for vintage machines...
Very poor design, one revolution equals one stitch. Buy a proper geared hand crank and the ratio is one revolution equals 3 stitches. Tripling your sewing speed.
THANK YOU!! This video helped solve a problem that has been plaguing me for ages. Using my first ever sewing machine, a vintage Singer which I immediately converted to hand crank, but was always disappointed because mine seemed unable to handle thick layers like the machines were praised for. Whenever I hit a thick spot, the wheel would just slide against the machine without turning the wheel. Turns out I put that little washer inside the wheel on backwards. With that corrected, it’s the beast of legend. 😼
I got one of these on Ebay, for Christmas, from my daughter. I really like it! It was easy to put onto my Featherweight, and it works fine. It does take a fair amount of turning to sew, but it's the only one I know of that allows you to go back and forth, between electricity and hand crank,without any trouble. It's very handy for precision sewing.
But i did not find it. Please send me the link
Awesome!!!! Now I can crack out my old electric! The belt keeps on breaking, and we've taken it a billion times to get a new one, but they just rip, so having an alternative that doesn't involve a stupid belt is amazing!
Learn something new every day. I remember using a hand crank machine when I was young. Don't know where but, nice to know that it can be modified... Who knows when we'll need it? Delightful video.
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I have 2 of these. One as a back up & one for my Singer Featherweight that I use for my quilt guild & when traveling....they work great. No issues, no problems. I have left it on while using it with electric. Again, no problems. If the generator goes out on my RV or the Zombie Apocalypse occurs? I'm ready.
My motor is dead, so I need this! Many thanks for the video!
Thanks for showing this!
Thank you. 💕💕 Great video.
This is awesome... one more quick question: do you need to take the hand crank off to pack it into the box? I’m assuming so but just wanted to double check if you happen to know off hand.
That video is so helpful, I had use hand crack sewing machine from years and i was use to change handle crack. today I found another one from local, that's Westinghouse sewing machine, can i use same handle over that machine? I'm asking before I order online. There's only hand crack for singer I found.
I have a nice Singer 201-2 but would like the capability to do this. Will this kit work on a 201-2?
I have just attached one of these to a Singer 128 'Godzilla' as a complete hand crank conversion. I am unable to loosen the clutch so as to wind a bobbin/stop needle from going up/down without the whole thing coming off...as both parts would now be moving in the same direction. Is this the bit of adjusting that little screw?
Thank you...!
Just picked up 1 of these today. I want the ugly motor off it what parts will I need to buy
hi i need to knw how to set a new usha mechine ?
Where can I get the part for the hand crank?
Where would you buy that unit
Hi there. Do you have suggestions as to where I might find one of those spiffy little objects? I only find big ol' cast iron type installations in my searches. Thanks
+Rachael Bohannon
Got it from here: www.ebay.com/itm/161952816105
Thanks!
The eBay link is all out of stock. Do you know where to get these conversion parts?!
here is a better option www.ebay.com.au/itm/Chinese-Balance-Wheel-and-Hand-Crank-Set-budget/222602559818?hash=item33d425814a:g:HN0AAOSwJLJZhBzz
@@razzorbladz - We don't all have spoked handwheels, so this may not work for all of us. Plus, I'd still like to be able to use my bobbin winder. This option might work better for some of us. It's marked for Featherweighs, but it also works for 99 and 99K. www.ebay.com/itm/SINGER-sewing-machine-Model-221-222-Featherweight-Hand-Crank/192883539395?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
I want to change a Singer 99K31 from electric to hand turn. Can you tell me where l can purchase the adapter wheel (with hole in the middle) & the handle (as shown in your video), I'm in Australia & parts are really difficult to source.
We got the parts from a guy in the USA (there are some links in the comments here) but I don't know of any current supplier, sorry. If you can find a handle it shouldn't be that difficult for someone to make the hole for you.
Where did you buy that small knob with the hole in it? It looks like it is better than the generic one, but it is difficult to find. You said it is modified; did you make hole in it? Thanks.
+Thecla
Got it from here: www.ebay.com/itm/161952816105
+siwilson
Thank you very much!
siwilson g
So can you no longer disengage the main clutch to wind bobbin??
Yes you can still disengage the clutch to wind the bobbin
Do you know if it will work on a Singer 99k?
You've probably long ago figured out your answer, but I thought I'd reply, in case others have the same question. I just bought a kit like this for my 99K, so the answer is, "Yes."
Hi. This is just what I'm looking for! Problem is, I can't find any. Do you sell them yourself or can you let me know where I can get one? Thanks.
Hi, no, I don't sell these unfortunately. If you look through the other comments here you can see various people have put links that may or may not be helpful...
They are being sold on eBay.
Where can i get the clutch knob? Thank you
Sorry I don't have a source for one any more.
Why not just switch over the solid hand wheel for a spoked one and get a hand crank?>
So that you can continue to use the motor if you want. I'm installing a hand crank for times when I want to be able to go very slowly, because I find it impossible to control the speed using my foot pedal.
Do you have a link to that crank?
If you look through the comments I think you can find various links but they're no longer available from where I got this one.
Do I need to remove electric motor when I convert to hand crank
No there is no need to remove the motor
How to wind a bobbin when using this hand crank?
Hi, it's exactly the same as you would do it with the motor, just wind the handle at a constant speed.
@@motorbikewhisperer thank you for your reply but the big hand wheel is disengaged, isn’t it? Or did I misunderstand how the mechanism works?
I can't remember off the top of my head but you can still turn the wheel by hand as well as the motor. Or you can slip the belt off.
Where did you buy kit?
Hi I bought it from a seller in the USA but he doesn't appear to be selling them any more.
Found it on eBay! From the manufacturer.
@@eyeonart6865 Could you please provide a link, I've looked & cannot find them, cheers
a window crank handle IS NOT GOOD for a featherweight! you will damage the machine
Can someone please explain how this would damage the machine? I wish people would explain things when they make statements like this. I honestly have no clue and would like to be educated.
I don't see how this would damage a machine, as long as the crank isn't hitting anything as you turn it. Which it really shouldn't be able to do anyways. I'd like to hear how this could possibly damage a machine as well.
It is not necessary going to damage the machine, but you are turning the machine now by the middle knob not flywheel and using the little screw as the point of contact pushing on the tab of the brake . This is a home made solution, not very robust. But I guess ok for small things. The proper way is to put a spoke wheel and then the geared hand crank. But that's the point, it isn't like you can get spoke wheels in wal-mart for vintage machines...
Very poor design, one revolution equals one stitch. Buy a proper geared hand crank and the ratio is one revolution equals 3 stitches. Tripling your sewing speed.