Nova.....you are awesome, Thankyou so much for your reply......just started messing with it, I have some of your lubricant....I think you may be right about the electrical issue, if I need work done on it, I will send it to you! Thanks again
Wow great video. I have 2 of these great machines and the motors do hesitate when starting to so. I have used singer lube in a tube in these all the time. Do i have to send the whole machine or just the motors for service. They don't hesitate all the time.
It would be better (for you) to send the entire machine. That way I can check out other possible issues. It sounds like the motors are sooted, though. It is classic that it does not happen all the time. You will find packing instructions for your machine on the Repair Page of my web site (www.novamontgomery.com). Communication with me is easier through my email (nova@novamontgomery.com). Please keep in mind that with motors this old, there are no guarantees, but I will do everything in my power to preserve the motors.
When I press on the foot pedal the motor makes no noise at all. The machine is a 1938 FW and looks to be in pristine condition like it has been in its box for years...... Do you think the motor may just need lubricant?
The motor DEFINITELY needs my lubricant! However, I do not believe from the limited information that I have that simply lubricating the motor will correct the issue. You stated that the machine is in pristine condition - therefore, it doesn't sound like it has been used enough for carbon soot to build up in the motor. This could be an electrical issue of some type. I would be honored to service your machine for you.
+Sara Strange HI, Sara! There is an instruction sheet that comes packed with the lubricant. It gives you full color photos and instructions for application, etc. As per the instruction sheet, I recommend that you lubricate your motor and gears at the completion of every major project or, (at a minimum) every other month. The grease wells (or ports, or shafts) may still look full. However, the "good stuff" out of the lubricant will have been absorbed into the wicks (see the photos from my Tip of the Month on my web site from late August 2014), so you can not look and tell when to lubricate.
HI, Eleonore! You should be lubricating the motor on your Singer Featherweight regularly. How often depends on how much you are using the machine. The more you are using the machine, the more often you need to be lubricating the motor. I have the ONLY chemist tested motor lubricant on the market for the motor of your Singer Featherweight. Beware of the copycats. They have made their product look as much like mine as they could. It is NOT all the same. You will find a video of instructions under the product description of the motor lubricant on my web site (www.novamontgomery.com). There is also an instruction sheet that comes with the lubricant that will assist you with knowing when to lubricate.
Many times the sluggishnes is not the motor, so I would like to have the entire machine to go through, troubleshoot, and service. You will find safe packing instructions on the Repair page of my website. I will not place any parts on your machine without discussing it with you first.
I just bought a Singer Featherweight and I really think that my motor needs looked at. How much do you charge to look at the motor and fix it if need be?
Hi, Nancy, I would be honored to service your machine for you! I would recommend that we begin with general mechanical service ($85 plus parts). Many times my customers believe that they have motor problems when there are other issues. If you could email me: nova@novamontgomery.com we could further investigate why you believe that there are motor problems.
Hi, I have a Singer sewing machine that was my mother's I have no idea how old it is The only information I have is Cat. 3-120, 110-120 volts, 0.4 /amp., 25-75 cycles, A.C.& D.C. The Singer MFG. Co. Elizabethport N.J. Underneath this information is 678-3. My machine went through Hurricane Katrina. I had it worked on at a Singer dealer however I don't think they did a very good job. The storage box was ruined. I have been using it, however today it stopped working and the motor sounds like a ratchet and does not go. I am going to order some of your sewing machine oil but I have a feeling this is not the problem. I may have to send it to you. Can you tell me from the information I have given how old it is? I have no instruction booklet however I have several attachments. Thank you
Betsey Colton Hi, Betsy, The information you provided is off of the motor and can't be used to date the machine. You will find the serial number on the bottom of the machine on the needle end if this is a Singer Featherweight. That will allow us to date the machine. I would be honored to service your machine for you. Feel free to contact me via email : nova@novamontgomery.com. That is a better way to communicate.
Betsey Colton Hi, Betsy, The information you provided is off of the motor and can't be used to date the machine. You will find the serial number on the bottom of the machine on the needle end if this is a Singer Featherweight. That will allow us to date the machine. I would be honored to service your machine for you. Feel free to contact me via email : nova@novamontgomery.com. That is a better way to communicate.
Thank you for the information. I did find the serial number when I removed the bottom/drip pan plate. AH973951 and from your chart, my machine was made December 1948. I ordered the Nova machine oil yesterday and have been watching your You Tube videos. I found the instructions for the 221 on line. I never know there is a zig-zag attachment can I order it from you.
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Nova.....you are awesome, Thankyou so much for your reply......just started messing with it, I have some of your lubricant....I think you may be right about the electrical issue, if I need work done on it, I will send it to you! Thanks again
Wow great video. I have 2 of these great machines and the motors do hesitate when starting to so. I have used singer lube in a tube in these all the time. Do i have to send the whole machine or just the motors for service. They don't hesitate all the time.
It would be better (for you) to send the entire machine. That way I can check out other possible issues. It sounds like the motors are sooted, though. It is classic that it does not happen all the time. You will find packing instructions for your machine on the Repair Page of my web site (www.novamontgomery.com). Communication with me is easier through my email (nova@novamontgomery.com). Please keep in mind that with motors this old, there are no guarantees, but I will do everything in my power to preserve the motors.
When I press on the foot pedal the motor makes no noise at all. The machine is a 1938 FW and looks to be in pristine condition like it has been in its box for years...... Do you think the motor may just need lubricant?
The motor DEFINITELY needs my lubricant! However, I do not believe from the limited information that I have that simply lubricating the motor will correct the issue. You stated that the machine is in pristine condition - therefore, it doesn't sound like it has been used enough for carbon soot to build up in the motor. This could be an electrical issue of some type. I would be honored to service your machine for you.
how often should I add fresh lubricant to the two holes of the motor?
+Sara Strange HI, Sara! There is an instruction sheet that comes packed with the lubricant. It gives you full color photos and instructions for application, etc. As per the instruction sheet, I recommend that you lubricate your motor and gears at the completion of every major project or, (at a minimum) every other month. The grease wells (or ports, or shafts) may still look full. However, the "good stuff" out of the lubricant will have been absorbed into the wicks (see the photos from my Tip of the Month on my web site from late August 2014), so you can not look and tell when to lubricate.
Hi Nova:) I found my lubricant with the instructions inside. Thank you much!
How often do I Lubricate my 221 it sews well, however I do no know when it was lubed before thank you Eleonore L
HI, Eleonore! You should be lubricating the motor on your Singer Featherweight regularly. How often depends on how much you are using the machine. The more you are using the machine, the more often you need to be lubricating the motor. I have the ONLY chemist tested motor lubricant on the market for the motor of your Singer Featherweight. Beware of the copycats. They have made their product look as much like mine as they could. It is NOT all the same. You will find a video of instructions under the product description of the motor lubricant on my web site (www.novamontgomery.com). There is also an instruction sheet that comes with the lubricant that will assist you with knowing when to lubricate.
My motor ( machine) seems to run slow, do I send you the motor or how can you help me do this myself?
Many times the sluggishnes is not the motor, so I would like to have the entire machine to go through, troubleshoot, and service. You will find safe packing instructions on the Repair page of my website. I will not place any parts on your machine without discussing it with you first.
I just bought a Singer Featherweight and I really think that my motor needs looked at. How much do you charge to look at the motor and fix it if need be?
Hi, Nancy, I would be honored to service your machine for you! I would recommend that we begin with general mechanical service ($85 plus parts). Many times my customers believe that they have motor problems when there are other issues. If you could email me: nova@novamontgomery.com we could further investigate why you believe that there are motor problems.
Hi, I have a Singer sewing machine that was my mother's I have no idea how old it is The only information I have is Cat. 3-120, 110-120 volts, 0.4 /amp., 25-75 cycles, A.C.& D.C. The Singer MFG. Co. Elizabethport N.J. Underneath this information is 678-3. My machine went through Hurricane Katrina. I had it worked on at a Singer dealer however I don't think they did a very good job. The storage box was ruined. I have been using it, however today it stopped working and the motor sounds like a ratchet and does not go. I am going to order some of your sewing machine oil but I have a feeling this is not the problem. I may have to send it to you. Can you tell me from the information I have given how old it is? I have no instruction booklet however I have several attachments. Thank you
Betsey Colton Hi, Betsy, The information you provided is off of the motor and can't be used to date the machine. You will find the serial number on the bottom of the machine on the needle end if this is a Singer Featherweight. That will allow us to date the machine. I would be honored to service your machine for you. Feel free to contact me via email :
nova@novamontgomery.com. That is a better way to communicate.
Betsey Colton Hi, Betsy, The information you provided is off of the
motor and can't be used to date the machine. You will find the serial
number on the bottom of the machine on the needle end if this is a
Singer Featherweight. That will allow us to date the machine. I would
be honored to service your machine for you. Feel free to contact me
via email :
nova@novamontgomery.com. That is a better way to communicate.
Thank you for the information. I did find the serial number when I removed the bottom/drip pan plate. AH973951 and from your chart, my machine was made December 1948. I ordered the Nova machine oil yesterday and have been watching your You Tube videos. I found the instructions for the 221 on line. I never know there is a zig-zag attachment can I order it from you.
Great video! Thanks.
yes, I have the zigzaggers.