Nice tip, thanks Bob! Also, I want to say how sorry I was to see that your kitty went over the Rainbow Bridge. I lost my dog Charlie the Sunday after Easter, April 7th. He was a very special part of my life and I miss him terribly. I'm trying to say I understand the hole you have in your heart and maybe you can replace her space with another kitty after some time. ❤
Great video Bob! I use finishing nails to make mine,and for the 15 class which have a flattened end, I simply use an anvil ( or a small block of metal like you have ), and flatten the end of the nail instead of cutting it off. Matches the original perfectly.
I wonder -- if the pin is a little too long it could put too much pressure on the flimsy little bar it pushes against on the release disc. I've had one or two machines where that bar was broken or bent. This reminds me, I have one machine where the pin is just a smidge too short. Now, where did I put that box of nails?
Question, I was just gifted a 1910 treadle singer red eye 66 and it has a good stitch, my question is regarding the treadle part. Can you give me suggestions to check the treadle is kind of sticking and a little klutzy. I’m brand new to this but really want to be able to sew regularly with it. I’ve oiled, cleaned etc but am pretty sure the treadle shouldn’t be so irregular. I can get go and then it gets hard to treadle. My husband has adjusted the feed dogs so I don’t think that’s the problem and a new cord. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
I would first make sure the problem lies within the treadle and not the machine. With the belt off, grab the top of the handwheel and give it a spin and see how free the machine spins over. It should go more than a single stitch! The next thing I would do would be to carefully clean all bearing surfaces - anywhere that one part moves against or spins through another. Flush out old oil and grease that may be slowing down the treadle mechanism. Check to see how free the treadle is WITHOUT the belt on the machine. Last, look carefully at the belt. Difficult operation can be caused by poor belt condition and/or improper tension. Too tight is as bad as too loose. I know I'm going to get some hate for this, but I have recently moved from leather to synthetic belts, and I have no intention of going back. I find the synthetic belts have superior grip to the treadle wheel and don't stretch or wear the way that leather does. The synthetics are also way easier to make, and if you mess up and make it too short, it's easy to splice an additional length in to bring it to correct size.
Bob, your videos are such a lifeline! Thank you.
Genius!... 💯%
Great Tip Bob thanks a mil!!!!
👌Necessity, the mother of invention. Good fix.
So useful. Haven't seen any more recent videos. Hope everything is ok with you - no sickness I hope
Nice tip.
Nice tip, thanks Bob! Also, I want to say how sorry I was to see that your kitty went over the Rainbow Bridge. I lost my dog Charlie the Sunday after Easter, April 7th. He was a very special part of my life and I miss him terribly. I'm trying to say I understand the hole you have in your heart and maybe you can replace her space with another kitty after some time. ❤
Another one to keep in my library.
Thank you sir.
Great video Bob!
I use finishing nails to make mine,and for the 15 class which have a flattened end, I simply use an anvil ( or a small block of metal like you have ), and flatten the end of the nail instead of cutting it off.
Matches the original perfectly.
I wonder -- if the pin is a little too long it could put too much pressure on the flimsy little bar it pushes against on the release disc. I've had one or two machines where that bar was broken or bent.
This reminds me, I have one machine where the pin is just a smidge too short. Now, where did I put that box of nails?
Just like Rolls-Royce! Custom fit.
Question, I was just gifted a 1910 treadle singer red eye 66 and it has a good stitch, my question is regarding the treadle part. Can you give me suggestions to check the treadle is kind of sticking and a little klutzy. I’m brand new to this but really want to be able to sew regularly with it. I’ve oiled, cleaned etc but am pretty sure the treadle shouldn’t be so irregular. I can get go and then it gets hard to treadle. My husband has adjusted the feed dogs so I don’t think that’s the problem and a new cord. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
I would first make sure the problem lies within the treadle and not the machine. With the belt off, grab the top of the handwheel and give it a spin and see how free the machine spins over. It should go more than a single stitch! The next thing I would do would be to carefully clean all bearing surfaces - anywhere that one part moves against or spins through another. Flush out old oil and grease that may be slowing down the treadle mechanism. Check to see how free the treadle is WITHOUT the belt on the machine. Last, look carefully at the belt. Difficult operation can be caused by poor belt condition and/or improper tension. Too tight is as bad as too loose. I know I'm going to get some hate for this, but I have recently moved from leather to synthetic belts, and I have no intention of going back. I find the synthetic belts have superior grip to the treadle wheel and don't stretch or wear the way that leather does. The synthetics are also way easier to make, and if you mess up and make it too short, it's easy to splice an additional length in to bring it to correct size.
@ Thank you so much for answering! I will try all that😀
The CRITICAL point is where Bob takes a “schneck” off of the pin. 😂