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Hello, about the #8 bobbin and tension: I wonder if the spring tip on mine is bent in?I struggle to pull the thread past that bend into the fork. Someone said the thread shoul come from the other side

Thanks for thei info Miller. I think I knew these were D9’s, seems I remember someone telling me that before, I just forgot. Ken Jansen ________________________________ Sent: Friday, June 15, 2018

Hi to All Members; I have just added two members (I hope Successfully) as Moderators for our group to assist me in handling computer problems.? They are Paul Fox & Helen Howes. Those of you who are

miller wrote: Thanks Miller -- those dates all match what I have, from the ismacs pages. And yes -- the two-speed pulleys are familar, both from my 29-4, and also from modern and not-so-modern power

Paul;You may already know this but Singer assigned their Serial numbers in blocks, Prior to actual production. I can give you the assigned date for all of your Singers except the 221K & the model

Welcome Ken;With 7-digit serial numbers your machines would be what are called D-9's. There are several minor differences between the #9 & the D-9 but the primary one is the bobbin arrangement. The #9

My 8's serial number and the price were both low, and it seems to have spent its life as a well loved companion, so, even with with the bum foot, I'm happy. And it does have some of the metal

My name is Ken Jansen, I live in Missouri. I have been addicted to sewing machines for about 5 years. Over 100 have been through my sewing collection in that time with probably at least 60 still here,

Paul, So interesting! Great writing and pix on your web site. Liz

treadle&gears wrote: Thanks!! I knew as soon as I opened the drawer and saw them, while examining the machien before buying, that it was a good purchase. It is. Oddly, it's the only part of the irons

Welcome! You are very lucky to get the glass feet. I also have an 8, but only a chipped 9 foot. Is your bobbin winder on the irons? 8s are really excellent machines. Maybe when your puppies are less

Hello, all. Many thanks to Miller for helping me get subscribed -- it took a while, but I'm here now. I've always liked sewing machines, since watching my mother with her old black Singer (whose exact

Hi All; All of you who were having trouble with membership check your status. Even though I kept getting there were no pending members I did find a list of 18 names which were separate from the

Lee;Excellent & informative post. I have never figured out why so many think the larger bandwheel of an industrial treadle will give More Power, when as you pointed out is the exact opposite.? I

Stepping firmly out of genre .. Industrial Machines 1.You need to have an industrial treadle to peddle an industrial machine. False .. White Sit Straight treadles and W&W treadles with the drive wheel

This is fun! I did not know about the D! K

Myth #6;?The thread check is to add extra tension to the upper thread, Wrong!Depending upon the exact location & type some thread checks will add just a wee bit of tension, others add none at all.

Deb;I remember Too Well several years ago I carried my #8 treadle to the TN TOGA. First day there among my Socializing Etc I tried to do some sewing on it, could not get it to make a stitch. I had

I remember getting my first #8. I cleaned and buff the cabinet,? cleaned, oiled the head, put on the new belt and was bummed that I couldn't get it to take a stitch. Cryed to Steve that I couldn't

This was great! Thanks!