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@@xyz12345457 You're very welcome I'm so glad that you asked about it the design is not intuitive to us it's kind of like putting something on backwards but now you know thanks for the nice comment

Thanks. They make beautiful buttonholes, IMO. My Grandma and Mom had a strip of fabric with button holes of each size. When they went to make buttonholes they could slip the button through the holes to determine the best size to use. My Aunt embroidered lace handkerchiefs and used the "eyelet" size buttonhole with great success in the corner area. Thanks for the comment, Bill, and for still watching my channel.

No comment on the screws that fell out. This video has parts that show the removal and installation of the handwheel: ua-cam.com/video/ghnNYyMC1xU/v-deo.html This video shows replacing the bobbin slide plate: ua-cam.com/video/AnLKB9CPrmE/v-deo.html

@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you so much!!! You are the absolute best. I love everything about the old Singers, it's great to be able to feel like I can actually take something apart and put it back together with your help. I've never disassembled the hand wheel, but I will give it a shot. I'll let you know how it goes. Thank you for making these videos and sharing them with us.

@@xyz12345457 I know you will do it, no worries. Have fun with it.

ua-cam.com/video/d4k2wlDFsj0/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/v3VMouJyB9k/v-deo.html On the end of the Tension Post into the machine there is a plastic "Gear" that can crack. That gear is used to stop the Check Spring (takeup spring) from just spinning. I've had luck just squeezing the crack together and using super glue to hold it.

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I'll start by saying I've never worked on this model of Fashion Mate. I do know that Singer says you have to pull the gear & shaft out the top of the machine and that is a long involved process requiring a lot of disassembly of of the main arm shaft and most of what is connected to it. You can buy the gear/shaft from several sellers for $16 to $22. You can buy a guide that Terry wrote for $10 store.tandtrepair.com/252-257-tvgearguide.html I looked into doing this for a 353 Genie once and it's about 15 steps to remove then all those steps in reverse plus timing the hook (which is easy.) I will say that a couple of my viewers said they made a hole in the backside of their machine to get to the spot where the gear connects to the shaft. One said the old gear had set screws he removed and then change the gear as in my video: ua-cam.com/video/M3bFtlV1Y6s/v-deo.html The other viewer felt the first guys' gear had been replaced once before and that was why it had set screws. He said the gear on his 252 was held on by a roll pin he had to punch out. Then he had to install the new shaft from the bottom and slip the new gear onto it (difficult) and use the hole he made in the backside to install the set screw to hold the new gear onto the new shaft. Both guys said they would never do it again.

I'm happy if you found it helpful and I appreciate your nice comment good luck

I have dozens of videos for working on all the parts of machines like this. ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKKHFzTFVJrwVQT6hMfXxFHt.html ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJxbOOMKQPvmeTRqi0dhGa5.html ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKK4y8dsq3oMKJFTGsoNJWmi.html This video shows removing and replacing the handwheel. ua-cam.com/video/6H-SDwXLQDk/v-deo.html

@andytubesewing1953 thank you!

I will search through your videos for a needle thread assembly. The machine has some stitch issues, and I think it is the spring in the needle thread tension. Thanks again

@@cocasio7190 Surely. If you have a different model number/type than in my videos let me know and maybe I have info for it. Good luck.

@@cocasio7190 oh that's interesting okay there should be something there if you can't find it let me know thank you

Thank you. I sold many restored 404s to crafters who did upholstery, sailmaking, camping bags, etc. It remains my favorite HD straight stitch Singer machine. Thanks for the comment and I appreciate you watching.

I have hundreds of Singer manuals, but nothing for the 1425. That usually means it was not sold in the US. I found an online site I have used, and they have a copy for download. www.manualslib.com/products/Singer-1425-352975.html From the body style, I think there is most likely some version like it sold in the US but they are newer than any model I worked on and most likely made in Brazil.

Intermittent problems are often the hardest to track down. I can't really diagnose it without having the machine. I would think you are on the correct track by checking the hook and/or motor. There are not a lot of places on a featherweight to seize. You say the flywheel seized, but that is only what you see externally. It's puzzling that the machine starts to work Ok even though you do not find a cause for the stoppage. Only once did I find this seizure being caused by a motor. The motor shaft bearings were not being lubricated b/c the wool wicks had dried to a solid, hard condition and the motor lube could not wick down to the shaft/bearing. The bearings apparently overheated, expanded, and seized the shaft. After the motor cooled down it would run again. I have no idea if your motor has this problem, but it does have oil wicks, and if it is the original motor it is 80+ years old so it may be something to think about. Here is my 26-video Plaist for model 221: ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKIA1OPw0k6QOSTE-wAUZ4kp.html Five of those videos are about rehabing the motor. You can also visit singer-featherweight.com/ They know more than anyone I can think of about the Featherweights. A wonderful family who have freely answered a few questions for me and bought and sold parts with me. They have a nice Schoolhouse section about maintenance and surely could advise you better than I can. Best of luck and please don't give up on the lovely machine.

@@andytubesewing1953 thank you for taking your time to try and help. I will not give up! I have ever so gently used a pin to see is the wicks felt soft…I have not pushed them in, just sort of softly scraped and they felt soft. It doesn’t seem to soak up much grease though, so I’m taking care to watch. I have had two people recommend adding one drop of oil to each wick to soften the wicks, and one said to put two drops of kerosine in each port…I have not done either…quite cautious. This last time it bound, I was taking the belt off to see if the wheel rotates and I found that the belt had bunched up under that decorative flange, once off the wheel spun easily. I was able to rotate the shaft on the motor where the belt goes. I have re cleaned the gib hook and was careful to have that .003 space when putting it back on the shaft, which I had not taken care to do that before…and thankful I have not lost any of those itsy bitsy screws! Tightened the belt a little, put some corn starch on it…hoping that does it.

@@suezeinstra2536 I've been told the same about a drop of oil or kerosene. Never tried it, just changed the wicks. A bunching belt could certainly cause a seizure. Gets warm and stretches. When was the belt last replaced? I've heard of cornstarch, too. I guess anything that works, right? Good luck, I'm sure you'll work it out.

Thank you for watching and happy sewing

@@selenapollard2841 it does seem like a wild idea doesn't it but I've done a few dozen machines like this and it worked well on all of them and they're all still working well some of the machines were really horrible and smelly but because singer made decent machines they all came out shiny and clean appreciate your comment and thanks for watching my channel

@@kindasmurfy3481 wow I haven't felt blessed like this in a while thank you very much☺️

You have the "M23" version of the 237, so 237-m23, also called the 237M. I've never seen one. The Service Manual is only for the 237 and does not show the parts of the 237M for the Feed Throw-Out. Oddly, I have two parts diagrams, one for the 237 and the other for the 237M. I'll be happy to share all this with you if you'd like to have it. Just email andymanuals53@gmail and ask for "ALL 237 DOCUMENTS" and I'll reply with the three PDFs. That's the best I can offer you.

@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you so much, that would be great! I will send you an email. Thanks again.

@@sattwawygmans4604 They are on the way. Good Luck!

@@andytubesewing1953 got them, thank you!

Thanks!

Thank you😊

This is a good adjustment to know about. When it is oof and causing a problem most folks are very confused about the cause, buy you have the "power" now!

Thanks again!

@@KR-pp7wp it's kind of amazing the difference it makes when you clean and adjust that foot pedal I'm glad that you found the videos and decided to do it and I'm happy that it worked out so well for you I appreciate your very kind remark thank you 🙏

@@LW-xm5pr oh sounds like you got a bad one there of course you don't want to strip the top with the screwdriver what can help is heating it with a hair dryer get it nice and hot and be sure to wear good gloves then when you try and hold the machine to turn the screw the other thing which you may need a third hand is that tap stiffly on the screwdriver as you're trying to turn like rap rap rap. I use a small 2 oz Hammer the idea is it makes a Sharp rapping on the metal which can break the screw loose

@@errinpardue5651 it surprised me the first time too. Thanks for watching and good luck with your new wheel

I appreciate you. Thank you for watching my channel. 🙏

I appreciate you watching 🙏

@@andytubesewing1953 You are the encyclopedia of singer sewing machine. Mine working perfectly again . I am a guy to a point but when it comes to sewing machine, can't do anything before watching your videos. 🤟😎🤟

@@andytubesewing1953 My singer 338 works like a Swiss watch. The next project is the White brand sewing machine. So satisfactory to rebuild these vintage machines. No way I could manage without your full support. Thanks again,

@@mehrzadrashidkhani3250 I've never worked on a white brand machine so it'd be interesting to know how that goes have you ever thought about making your own videos? Maybe that white brand machine would be a good choice to start

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Happy you found the video. I've never replaced the gear while the machine was in a cabinet. Teamwork should do it though. My wife has helped me several times and maintains her 301A & 403A machines. I know you guys will be fine and back to sewing quickly. Thanks for the great comment 🙏

Oh, those Italians! I did not know SInger made a 401M, but "M" is their designation for Monza, Italy so I guess they did. I don't know why they would make BQ the setting for regular ZZ. In all the 401 models I have seen (401A, 401G, etc) the setting is BL (BQ is for the multi-point ZZ as you mention. For stretch ZZ) Try the BL setting and see what happens. Yes, I have a few videos for the 401A & 403A ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKLiDl9yFTP6mJgQmz5lj4NO.html ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKKyqvdDRwS-9MfLuwSNJTcg.html The 401A playlist includes the camstack, followers, risers, etc. videos. Loose knobs can even throw off the dial settings. Sometimes the risers are dirty with old oil preventing the follower from rising to the correct pattern cam. Lots of moving parts on that model, isn't there? If you'd like free copies of the 401A manuals here is the Instruction Manual: ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/singer-401-slant-o-matic-sewing-machine.pdf and here is the Service Manual: sewingdude.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/singer-401-service-manual1.pdf I appreciate your nice comment 🙏and best of luck to you!

@@rendmendecclesiastes3728 wow that's a nice gift and it's a beautiful machine with a unique hook and needle bar system I really enjoyed learning about it I think you will too best of luck with it

Here are links to the two springs: www.sewingpartsonline.com/products/bobbin-winder-spring-singer-172552 www.sewingpartsonline.com/products/bobbin-winder-spring-singer-401-sewing-machine-2

@@tricia2701 I appreciate your kind comment thanks so much 🙏

Thank you, Cathy 🙏 It's always rewarding to hear that the video helped someone. ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKIIUgkEujqHc9iNWN9NPW2Z.html

Na vjen keq, nuk di për atë model. Mund t'ju sugjeroj të blini Manualin e Shërbimit për 7 dollarë? manualsoncd.com/product/singer-400-series-service-and-repair-sewing-machine-manual/ Do të ketë të gjitha udhëzimet për fiksimin dhe rregullimin e makinës. Paç fat.

That model was not sold in the US and I've never seen it or worked on it. I found an instruction manual for it. I would start by being sure I had the correct bobbin for it. From what I can tell is should be a plastic Class 66 Singer bobbin with the curved sides. Singer has a Class 15 bobbin with straight side that is a little taller. If you used a Class 15 bobbin in a Class 55 machine the needle thread catches on the bobbin. If I found I DID have a Class 66 bobbin I would check that I had inserted the bobbin in the correct direction into the Bobbin Case and I had followed the correct path for threading the needle from the Spool Pin all the way to the Needle. That is all shown starting on page 25 of the Insruction Manual. Remeber, I;ve never seen a model 974 so I could be mistaken about the Class of Bobbin.

Sure, you are wlcome. If you want to share the model number of your machine I may have videos specific to working on it. Good luck.

@@andytubesewing1953 Hi and yes sir! It’s a 500A. I also watched your video on the feed dog lever/needle plate. Mine is SUPER stuck under the plastic screw/nut. I can’t get it to push back/in at all. I’m going to keep working on it as the right side is moving fine. Thanks so much for your response and I hope you’re doing well!❤️

@@jodiepotter6029 Oh! The famous Rocketeer model. Congratulations! What prevents the lever from being pushed back so you can turn the plastic nut is the pins that push up the needle plate are stuck with dried or very gooey oil. I turn the machine upside down and use a WD40 spray (or similar, even alcohol) with a little tube down into the pin and tube the pin sits in. If you can raise the needle plate a little you can put it in the top around the pins. This can soften the gunk and allow things to start moving. I have also used a hair dryer to heat the parts from underneath (not too hot on the plastic nut) which can soften the gunk. Here are a couple playlists of videos that can help: ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJZaZn2zl3LsnV2d7UhrqvX.html ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKLiDl9yFTP6mJgQmz5lj4NO.html I like having the Service Manual for my machines. Singer made the manuals for their service techs and they are worthy documents. If you are interested in the manual you can download it FREE from the sewing dude: sewingdude.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/singer-500-service-manual.pdf Happy for you have that machine, Jodie, and thanks for watching my channel.

@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you so much sir!! I appreciate the service manual link as well as the playlist links. I feel so empowered!!! I’m going to take my time and work on getting that left post loose. Take care of yourself and thank you again! ❤️

Thanks. Happy sewing, and thanks for watching my channel. 🙏

Thanks. Sorry about your ZZ. The first thing I check is if the needle bar will swing. Put it in ZZ mode widest stitch and gently push the NB towards the handwheel end. It should easily swing and then come back when you let go. If that works you'll need to look under the arm cover to see if the pattern cam is there and if the little follower arm is resting against the cam to follow the pattern. Often an older machine just needs a proper lubrication. ua-cam.com/video/F5Bt8x1XsrE/v-deo.html I have many videos for working on Model 513 that show how it works inside. ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKLELksv_-MWE7tiAuzOgQj0.html ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKJKoWgl8z-QIZCK70z3yhdH.html You can also download a 78-page Service Manual for $4.99 manualsoncd.com/product/singer-500-sewing-machine-service-manual-518-538-513-514-533/

"" ... under the bobbin assembly... "" the bobbin assembly is below the needle bar ua-cam.com/video/epUB-5TWQBo/v-deo.html Some openings are to install or adjust shafts, rods, and pitman arms during manufacturing. Some were for frames that held the body during casting, coating with the black base, or the final coatings. Some near the handwheel are for the belt to pass through when used as a treadle machine. Most of these types of openings did not come with any cover. ua-cam.com/play/PLsCOZgzzaiKIIUgkEujqHc9iNWN9NPW2Z.html

@@mehrzadrashidkhani3250 That's great you've been really busy

@@andytubesewing1953 Yes Sir. Thanks to you again. It is so satisfactory to rebuilt these vintage sewing machines.

@@mehrzadrashidkhani3250 wow thank you very much I hope you're relaxing also

Thank you a gift for my daughter who is still using it.

I appreciate your kind comment thank you 🙏

Sorry, but I've never seen any of the German-made Slant Needle Singer machines in person or had the chance to work on them. I have not been able to find any parts manuals for them. Some viewers here who are owners of 401G/404G/411G/431G machines have said they are the same as the US-built Slant models.